Media releases Archives - Page 2 of 27

Mobile phone ban would be cruel and inhumane
- 1 October 2020
Reducing use of remand can stop revolving door of youth justice system
- 30 September 2020
Medevac repeal a shameful day in Australian history
- 5 December 2019
The Federal Government’s repeal of the Medevac laws is a shameful day in Australian history and equates to political point scoring with the lives of vulnerable people, says Jesuit Social Services....
PNG visit affirms need for safe, secure pathways for refugees and people seeking asylum
- 8 November 2019
Seven representatives from the Catholic community in Australia have returned from a visit to Papua New Guinea to listen, pray and express solidarity with people seeking asylum and refugees and gain a better understanding of the human experience and complexities of the situation....
New initiative to increase the number of African-Australians in Victoria Police
- 9 December 2018
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Victorian Government’s Jobs Victoria support for a new initiative to increase the number of African Australians in Victoria Police....
Letter to the Editor re: African young people in Victoria
- 19 July 2018
The below letter was submitted to the Herald-Sun on July 18, 2018 with regard to recent comments made by the Prime Minister about young African people in Victoria....
A joint Catholic statement about bridging visas
- 25 May 2018
In 2016 a small number of people seeking asylum were evacuated from Nauru and sent to Australia in need of medical care and support....
Federal Government’s decision to strip income support is shameful
- 24 May 2018
The Federal Government’s decision to strip income support and housing from a group of highly vulnerable families seeking asylum in Australia will impact the entire community, says Jesuit Social Services....
A Joint Catholic statement on SRSS income cuts for people seeking asylum in Australia
- 27 April 2018
The Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) is a vital safety net for people seeking asylum in Australia. It provides basic income support, casework services, and access to torture and trauma counselling services to many women, men, and children....
Backing greater career opportunities for African Australians
- 25 March 2018
NAB and Jesuit Social Services have today announced they will extend their award-winning African Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) to Sydney branches for the first time....