Media releases Archives - Jesuit Social Services

Refugee Week 2024: Jesuit Social Services celebrates the valuable contribution made by refugees
- 14 June 2024
Jesuit Social Services is proud to once again be a partner of Refugee Week, which runs this year from 16 to 22 June, and presents an important reminder for us all to reflect on the refugee experience and to warmly welcome people into our communities.
No referendum result a sombre outcome for all
- 15 October 2023
Jesuit Social Services says the No result of yesterday’s Voice to Parliament referendum is a disappointing outcome that hinders progress towards self-determination and reconciliation, and urges continued solidarity with First Nations communities.
Jesuit Social Services celebrates World Refugee Day
- 19 June 2023
Jesuit Social Services stands in solidarity and celebrates the positive contributions of refugees and people seeking asylum to acknowledge World Refugee Day on Tuesday 20 June and partner with Refugee Week, which runs until 24 June.
Jesuit Social Services welcomes announcement signalling end of temporary protection policy and concrete pathways to permanency
- 15 February 2023
Read our media release responding to the Federal Government's announcement it will abolish temporary protection visas.
Jesuit Social Services celebrates World Refugee Day
- 20 June 2022
This World Refugee Day, Jesuit Social Services acknowledges and honours the positive contributions that refugees and people seeking asylum have in our communities, both in Australia and around the world.
Incoming Federal Government must focus on creating a more compassionate and just Australia
- 22 April 2022
Less than one month out from the Federal Election, Jesuit Social Services calls on political leaders to commit to policies, practices and investments that allow all Australians the opportunity to reach their full potential
Federal Government must act immediately to protect Afghan refugees
- 26 August 2021
The Federal Government must show compassion and true leadership to support people impacted by the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan, including an immediate increase of Australia’s intake of humanitarian refugees, says Jesuit Social Services. “Like millions of Australians, we are deeply distressed at the scenes emerging from Afghanistan of people trying to flee the Taliban and…
CAPSA urges Federal Government to do more to protect Afghan refugees
- 21 August 2021
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA), representing leaders across the Catholic Church, health, education, refugee and social services, has called on the Morrison Federal Government to guarantee permanent visas for Afghans already in the country under temporary protection or currently being processed, and increase its intake of humanitarian refugees from Afghanistan. The call…
Northern Territory’s Aboriginal Justice Agreement will improve outcomes, but further work needed
- 12 August 2021
The Northern Territory Government’s landmark Aboriginal Justice Agreement is a significant step towards improving justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, but must be supported by a consistent approach across the justice system to keep young people out of detention, says Jesuit Social Services. The Aboriginal Justice Agreement has been developed in strong…
Better approaches to supporting young people in the Northern Territory
- 18 June 2021
In May, the Northern Territory Government introduced a number of legislative changes to the youth justice system that will see more children separated from family and community, and funnelled into detention. These deeply concerning measures include increasing grounds to refuse or revoke bail; reducing access to diversion; and more powers to place electronic monitoring devices…

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