Addressing the root causes of social problems
We know from experience that systems-based advocacy — which addresses the root causes of social problems — can make the most difference to those experiencing hardship and injustice.
Social Justice Stocktake
Taking stock of our communities in 2025. Read the national report, results by issue, state or territory, or electorate.
What can I do?
Follow our five-step submission guide to make your own submissions to committee inquiries.
The issues
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage
Alcohol and other drugs, and gambling
Emergencies and recovery
Family and domestic violence
Financial hardship and inclusion
Gender equity
Women are over-represented in almost all the services The Salvation Army provides and under-represented in almost all places of influence. According to the Women’s Gender Equality Agency, Australia’s gender pay gap — the difference between the average earnings for men and women — is the combined result of social and economic factors that reduce women’s earning capacity over their lifetime. Women are also disproportionately more likely to be doing unpaid work at home. Gender inequality also provides the underlying conditions for violence against women.
We need gender equality urgently. Gender equality prevents violence against women and girls and is essential for economic prosperity. Gender equality and women’s economic security will benefit boys and men too, through increased personal wellbeing, stronger relationships, greater economic growth and more peaceful societies. Societies that value all genders equally are safer and healthier — it’s in everyone’s interests to achieve gender equality.
Housing and homelessness
Health and mental health
Migration, modern slavery and decent work
Youth
Make your own submission
You can write your own submission to committe inquiries. We have produced a guide to help you make submissions.
Committees are made up of Members of Parliament who are selected to focus on a specific subject. Often these committees will conduct an in-depth investigation into a topic or issue, this is called an inquiry.
These inquiries will have a page on the committee webpage, which will call for community input into an inquiry. On this page you will find the Terms of Reference, which will provide greater detail about what the committee is trying to find out. There will also be contact details for the committee, including an email or postal address.
Writing a submission is much easier than it sounds.
Our five-step submission guide
