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CAPSA urges Federal Government to do more to protect Afghan refugees
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...
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Northern Territory’s Aboriginal Justice Agreement will improve outcomes, but further work needed
The Northern Territory Government’s landmark Aboriginal Justice Agreement is a significant step...
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Better approaches to supporting young people in the Northern Territory
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;...
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New report highlights importance of Indigenous-led solutions to improve outcomes
A new Productivity Commission report measuring the wellbeing of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres...
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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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Out for Good initiative will help vulnerable young people to reach their potential
The Victorian Government’s Out for Good initiative, launched yesterday, will support vulnerable young people to lead fulfilling lives and to reach their potential, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Marginalised jobseekers must be a key focus of Victorian State Budget
The Victorian Government’s 2019/20 State Budget is an opportunity to ensure that jobseekers who face significant barriers to employment aren’t overlooked, says Jesuit Social Services....