Policy and advocacy

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Our policy and advocacy approach

SVA’s policy and advocacy practice was developed in recognition of the unique potential for impact that comes through influencing government.

We focus this work in areas where our expertise, insights and networks line up with a political and policy environment that is ripe for change.

We do this by

Distilling our learnings

We turn insights from SVA's work, and the work of our partners, into actionable policy.

Connecting and collaborating

We bring together and mobilise unlikely allies, to turn policy solutions into effective practice.

Advocating for change

We leverage SVA's voice, networks, knowledge and relationships to shift policy and service systems.

Focus areas

Education

We believe all children should have equal opportunity to access high quality education.

Employment

We believe everyone should be able to participate in the community and economy in a way that is fulfilling to them.

Housing

We are working to ensure there is an adequate supply of stable and affordable housing for all.

First Nations

A reconciled Australia is one in which substantive rights and opportunities are guaranteed for all Australians.

Recent policy submissions

Disruption in Australian classrooms

Response to Inquiry into disruption in Australian classrooms

South Australia Public Education

Submission on South Australia consultation on purpose of public education

Workforce Australia

Response to the inquiry into Workforce Australia employment services

Economic equity for women

Response to the inquiry into economic equity for Victorian Women

Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Letter in response to Indigenous Voice Interim Report

Federal budget 2021-22

2021-22 Pre-budget submission to the Australian Government

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To access all of our policy submissions since 2018, follow the link below.

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