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Overcoming adversity to thrive
Jefry Yikwa has experienced significant adversity on his journey to Australia. He talks to KATHRYN KERNOHAN about the importance of feeling part of a community and his work with Jesuit Social Services' Speakers Program....
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How Sinke catalysed her corporate career through the African-Australian Inclusion Program
The single largest barrier to employment for migrants and refugees in Australia is the lack of opportunity and quality work experience. The African-Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) breaks down this barrier by providing six months of paid work, mentoring and career coaching to qualified...
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How 16-year-old Steven moved from truancy to carpentry
When Steven dropped out of school, the Navigator program helped him back into training. SEZ WILKS checks in on Steven's successful shift from school to trade....
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Justice Solutions tour kicks off in US and Europe
[caption id="attachment_4640" align="alignnone" width="600"] The Justice Solutions tour will visit Neustrelitz Youth Centre, Germany. Image credit: Jugendanstalt Neustrelitz[/caption]...
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Language support for Myanmar/Burmese seniors’ group in Sunshine
[caption id="attachment_4578" align="alignnone" width="600"] Settlement Program staff and Burmese participants at a group excursion to Sunshine Library.[/caption]...
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How prison shaped Ron's justice career
Youth justice practitioner RON ZARTH shares his journey and how he came to work in Jesuit Social Services’ justice programs. This story was originally presented as a speech at our 2017 Annual Dinner....
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International Jesuit Prison Network connects people working with prisoners
[caption id="attachment_4501" align="alignnone" width="500"] Image by Chris-Håvard Berge [/caption]...
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Reconnecting with parenthood after prison
Through Jesuit Social Services’ ReConnect program, Peter found the courage to ask for help leaving prison. He spoke to SEZ WILKS about the rewards of being a dad after five years inside....
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Singing justice: why music and youth diversion make a great mix
Young people in our Youth Justice Group Conferencing program can record their apology to victims as a song. SEZ WILKS chats to studio producer JESSE SULLIVAN about expressing remorse and avoiding ‘tough guy’ lyrics....