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MCM undertakes purposeful advocacy at all levels – government, private sector and community. We work closely with the sector to advocate for positive social change.
You can read our policy and research submissions below.
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Engaging young people. Drawing on participants’ diverse experiences of home and family, this report examines how young people first make contact with the homelessness service system and what their experiences are like. This report identifies four pathways into homelessness as well as exploring: What are young peoples’ service histories and experiences? What service offerings most effectively facilitate positive outcomes for young people, including prevention homelessness? What is the capacity for the service system to take family context and connection into account when addressing homelessness?
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People with disabilities encounter personal and systemic barriers to social and economic participation. While the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will effect significant transformation, there will still be a role for local, State and Commonwealth governments to ensure access and inclusion for people with disabilities. In our submission to the State Disability Plan 2017-20, we share our perspectives on how the Victorian Government can effect change in the areas of Active Citizenship, Rights and Equality, Economic Participation, and Making the Most of the NDIS.
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In this submission, Melbourne City Mission makes the case that any movement in this policy and service delivery space needs to be supported by timely access to high quality palliative care and end of life services that are responsive to diverse needs and preferences.
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The impact of Melbourne City Mission’s education model at a time when youth unemployment is high and demand for flexible learning programs is on the rise.
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Drawing on publicly available data, including selected agency and government reports, case studies, and interviews, this report offers ‘snapshots’ of how social exclusion is manifested in 10 Melbourne suburbs and sheds light on the structural, economic, cultural and physical factors that lead to the exclusion of some Victorians from mainstream society.