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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...
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Submission to the Northern Territory Government’s consultation on a draft Charter of Victims’ Rights
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Northern Territory Government’s new Charter of Victims’ Rights....
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Submission to the Northern Territory Government’s Climate Change Discussion Paper
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of a Climate Change Strategy for the Northern Territory....
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Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to respond to the inquiry into Regional Inequality in Australia. The terms of reference for the inquiry called on submitters to examine the indicators of, and impact of, regional inequality in Australia, with particular reference to government policies...
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Submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee’s inquiry into jobactive
Jesuit Social Services has seen how the current employment services system, with its focus on compliance and meeting narrowly prescribed outcomes, is failing the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people....