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Re-engaging disadvantaged learners in education, training and employment
Our policy paper looks at ways to re-engage disadvantaged learners in the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector....
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Response to the Victorian Inquiry into the Labour Hire Industry and Insecure Work
Our policy response proposes eight key ways to improve labour hire arrangements for Victorian workers, businesses and the broader community. It conveys our experience of particular groups in the Victorian community who are more likely to become 'trapped' in insecure work....
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Response to the Victorian Government's What's Important to YOUth? discussion paper
Our policy response makes 28 recommendations on what should be done to improve educational, training and employment opportunities for young people, as well as their mental health, housing and their lives in general....
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Response to the Victorian Government's Employment Programs Review
Our policy response calls for a coordinated strategy to address the employment needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, based on six key planks:...
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Response to Victoria's next 10-year mental health strategy
Our policy response proposes actions to: prevent and reduce suicide; reduce disadvantage and increase social and economic participation; respond to need with effective, coordinated treatment and support; and recognise and respond to the experience of trauma....
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Response to the independent review of delivery of Mental Health and Drug Treatment Services
Our policy response draws on our experience of over 38 years working directly with people with complex needs with mental health and substance misuse issues....
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Taking action to support people with mental illness and other complex needs
This position paper is one of four produced by Jesuit Social Services as part of our 2014 Victorian State Government Election Platform....
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Action to tackle educational disadvantage
This position paper is one of four produced by Jesuit Social Services as part of our 2014 Victorian State Government Election Platform....
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Submission to the Review of Australia's Welfare System
This submission responds to the Australian Government's 2014 Review of Australia's Welfare System....
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Submission to the Intentional Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour in Children Inquiry
This submission responds to the 2014 National Children's Commissioner Inquiry into Intentional Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour in Children....