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Expanded access to skills and training will support cohesive communities
The Victorian Government’s expansion of a program that provides free and subsidised skills and...
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Vulnerable people need urgent support to navigate Omicron crisis
The ongoing Omicron crisis, which has seen tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases each day,...
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Australian-first recruitment program contributes to a more diverse Victoria Police
The Victorian Government’s one-of-a-kind police diversity recruitment program is contributing to a more diverse police force that provides Victorians from multicultural backgrounds with skilled employment pathways, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Youth detention reports emphasise need for skilled, supported workforce
Reports of safety concerns for young people and staff alike at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre have...
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New housing initiatives will support more people to flourish
The Victorian Government’s recent housing initiatives – including a new social housing complex and funding for projects to support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness – will ensure more Victorians have a safe and secure place to call home, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Small number of Australian communities continue to experience entrenched and persistent disadvantage
A small number of communities across the country continue to bear the brunt of multilayered...
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Federal Government must act immediately to protect Afghan refugees
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...
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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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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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Post-release housing project will help more people get back on track
The Victorian Government’s funding extension for a community residential facility in Maribyrnong...