Policy submissions

Here you’ll find a wide selection of policy papers and submissions we’ve published. Each paper draws on our experience working with disadvantaged youth, families and communities.

Submission to the Review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement
- 23 March 2022
Jesuit Social Services works with many people – especially those with mental health and substance misuse issues, newly-arrived refugees and migrants, those exiting prison, and those leaving out-of-home care – who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness, inappropriate or unsafe housing,...
Feedback on the Draft National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children
- 4 March 2022
Jesuit Social Services strongly believes that addressing family violence requires tackling its root causes by supporting men and boys to live respectful, accountable, and fulfilling lives, and addressing the social conditions that contribute to violence. ...
Submission to the Inquiry into the Protections within the Victorian Planning Framework
- 21 February 2022
Jesuit Social Services recently contributed a submission to the Inquiry into the Protections within the Victorian Planning Framework. ...
Submission to the Federal Pre-Budget 2022-23 consultation
- 7 February 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified many of the pre-existing challenges experienced by people on the margins of society. These challenges include homelessness and housing stress, family violence, insecure employment, and poverty. ...
Prisons, climate and a just transition
- 19 January 2022
Australia, like many other countries, is seeing the damaging impact of climate change on communities and ecosystems. In the face of these worsening climate change impacts, marginalised people and communities are most at risk, including people in prison. In December 2019, when bushfires burned close...
Submission to the Cultural Review of the Adult Custodial Corrections System
- 13 December 2021
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a response to the Cultural Review of the Adult Custodial Corrections System. ...
Submission to Victoria's Gender Equality Strategy 2022
- 10 December 2021
Jesuit Social Services recently contributed a submission to Victoria’s Gender Equality Strategy 2022. The Strategy builds on the 2016 Gender Equality Strategy, which provided an important foundation to break the cycle of family violence. ...
Advocating for a mental health system that supports everyone to flourish
- 3 December 2021
A focus on mental health and wellbeing has become increasingly important for communities and all levels of government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building and nourishing strong mental health and wellbeing enables us to navigate challenges, reach our full potential and heal. This year, Jesuit...
Submission to consultation on addressing sexual harassment in Victorian workplaces
- 15 October 2021
Jesuit Social Services contributed to the Department of Justice and Community Safety’s consultation on addressing sexual harassment in Victorian workplaces. We welcome the Victorian Government’s efforts to develop reforms to prevent and better respond to sexual harassment in workplaces. ...
Submission to the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Home and Living Policy
- 15 October 2021
Jesuit Social Services recently contributed a submission to the development of the National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) Home and Living Policy. The aim of the consultation was to inform the way the NDIA supports participants to pursue their home and living goals. ...