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Medevac repeal a shameful day in Australian history
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....
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PNG visit affirms need for safe, secure pathways for refugees and people seeking asylum
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....
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New initiative to increase the number of African-Australians in Victoria Police
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....
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Letter to the Editor re: African young people in Victoria
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....
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A joint Catholic statement about bridging visas
In 2016 a small number of people seeking asylum were evacuated from Nauru and sent to Australia in need of medical care and support....
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Federal Government’s decision to strip income support is shameful
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....
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A Joint Catholic statement on SRSS income cuts for people seeking asylum in Australia
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....
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Backing greater career opportunities for African Australians
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....