Elections are times for asking what kind of a society we want. They invite us to name our own vision. At 
election times, too, politicians offer us their visions for a good society. We have a responsibility to assess what they offer, and have an opportunity to advocate for change.
Jesuit Social Services accompanies and works with people and communities who are excluded and isolated. Our work with people on the margins draws our attention to the multiple and interrelated factors that cause disadvantage, push people to the margins, diminish communities’ capacity to shape their future, and damage the natural environment we all depend on. We work with people with significant barriers to participation and social and economic inclusion.
The experiences of vulnerable people are diverse. So are their needs. Effective responses demand programs that can be tailored to individual needs, constant adaptation for successful delivery, and sustained commitment from governments. Above all, they must be founded on the recognition that every human being deserves a second chance.
To help realise this, in our election platforms we are calling on the elected Victorian Government to commit to building a just society, with key recommendations across the following key areas:
