Submission to the 2017/18 Victorian State Budget

Based on our experience working with vulnerable communities and evidence of what works, Jesuit Social Services’ submission to the 2017/18 Victorian State Budget calls on the Victorian Government to invest in the following areas:

entrenched disadvantage
addressing male violence
housing
out-of-home care
youth and adult justice
mental health

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Policy submissions

Priority investments for the 2024/25 Victorian State Budget

While we continue to advocate for a comprehensive set of changes to policies, practices, services and infrastructure, we have identified a priority list of investments we believe are critical and achievable to deliver real change for Victorians currently facing disadvantage. These investments will serve all those across the state by contributing to safe and thriving…

Policy submissions

Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25

Jesuit Social Services calls on the Federal government to devote resources towards reducing inequity and exclusion, and ensuring people on the margins are given every opportunity to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The upcoming budget must provide meaningful cost of living relief, especially for people on the lowest incomes, and must provide adequate and secure…

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Submission to the Draft Online Safety Standards consultation

In general, we support the proposed Standards and commend the eSafety Commissioner for proposing them. We believe that the right to protection from exploitation, violence and abuse, and the rights and best interests of children, are paramount.

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Submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper – A stronger, more diverse and independent community sector

Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper on the Federal Government’s election commitment for “a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector”. Our submission argues reform is needed to change the way Government works with and funds community services organisations.

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Submission to the NDIS Review

Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the NDIS Review, which examined the design, operations and sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework

Jesuit Social Services made submission to the Federal Government’s National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality in early 2023, advocating for a strategy that recognises and addresses harmful gender norms for people of all genders.

Policy submissions

Justice Reinvestment Design Submission

Read our submission to the Justice Reinvestment Design Project.

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