Media releases Archives - Jesuit Social Services

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...
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...
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...
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;...
New report highlights importance of Indigenous-led solutions to improve outcomes
- 3 December 2020
A new Productivity Commission report measuring the wellbeing of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres...
Mobile phone ban would be cruel and inhumane
- 1 October 2020

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