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Just Transitions - Expanding the conversation: ecological justice series
This paper is part of an ongoing symposium series exploring Just Transitions and Ecological Justice hosted by Jesuit Social Services in Melbourne, Sydney and the Northern Territory.
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Submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
Supporting Victorians’ mental health and wellbeing is a complex issue. In listening to people with lived experience of mental illness, Jesuit Social Services understands how poor mental health can severely impact on an individual’s wellbeing across a wide range of areas including education and...
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The harsh reality of onshore immigration detention in Australia
“Rules for visitors have become stricter, procedures more onerous and conditions for visits less welcoming. Changes appear to be designed to deter visits. I believe they are achieving this goal. Because of this I have increased my visits to twice weekly.” – A detention visitor in Victoria...
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Submission to the 2019/20 Victorian State Budget
The re-elected Andrews Government is to be commended on a number of election commitments, including the announcement of $200 million for 1,000 new housing properties, free dental care for children and young people at public schools, 15 hours a week of kindergarten for three year olds, and a Mental...
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A more compassionate Australia – Jesuit Social Services’ Federal Election Platform 2019
At election times, familiar themes often dominate the political agenda: the economy, national security, infrastructure, to name a few. These are vital issues of governance. However, as these conversations take place, too often the needs of people on the fringes of society are overlooked....
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Our Vision for New South Wales - Election and Budget Priorities
Elections are a time to reflect on the state of our communities and consider our vision for the future. The success of our communities should be measured by the equality of access and opportunity its members enjoy. At this New South Wales State Election, we call on all sides of politics to commit...