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Submission to the Inquiry on the Implications of climate change for Australia’s national security
Jesuit Social Services recognises the evidence of the risks that climate changes pose for national and human security and the imperative to take immediate action to mitigate these risks. As an organisation, we have for several years sought to bring an ecological perspective to all our operations,...
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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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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 Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Affordable Housing
This submission focuses on how to best support the most disadvantaged people in our community to find safe and secure homes....
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Submission to the 'Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children in Out-of-Home Care' issues paper
This submission endorses the Truth, Justice and Healing Council's response to Issues Paper 4: Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children in Out-of-Home Care....
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Response to the Stronger Futures Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy
This joint letter by Jesuit Social Services and the Atyenhenge-atherre Aboriginal Corporation responds to the draft Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy....