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New play tells the story of suicide bereavement
Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program together with Anvil Productions were proud to produce contemporary new drama 2:20AM, which premiered in Melbourne in September. 2:20AM portrayed stories of suicide bereavement. The play revolved around four people bereaved by suicide, who met at a creative writing class. Playwright Rebecca Lister interviewed a number of program…
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Connexions built on trusting relationships
For young people dealing with mental illness and alcohol and drug problems, finding the right supports can be problematic, particularly if they are expected to travel large distances to access help. Connexions worker Jenny says patience is key when working with young people. Jesuit Social Services’ Connexions program lowers these barriers, offering an outreach model…
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The expression of grief after suicide
After his daughter Cassie suicided in 2012, aged 16, Greg felt like life would never be predictable again. Greg has found creative writing to be helpful following the death of his daughter. He found an outlet for his grief in Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program. Support After Suicide has provided specialised support including…
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‘You see violence that young and you get desensitised’
Speaking with Ignatius* is like speaking with any other young man. Ignatius looks forward to moving in with his fiancé He works as an apprentice tiler, is studying to become a personal trainer and is passionate about fitness including boxing and cycling. “In my spare time I play chess, hang out with my family, hang…
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Supported housing helping to shape new self-identity
Launched earlier this year, our Link Youth Justice Housing Program is an innovative pilot program that provides intensive support and housing to young people aged 15-22 who have had contact with the justice system and are at risk of homelessness. The Link Youth Justice Housing Program supports vulnerable young people to access stable housing The program,…
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New play explores experiences of Support After Suicide participants
The experiences of more than 50 people directly impacted by the suicide of a loved one are explored in a new Australian play produced by Anvil Productions and supported by Jesuit Social Services and program Support After Suicide. 2:20AM, which premieres in Melbourne on August 29, is written by award-winning playwright Rebecca Lister who has…
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John Holland Pathway Program participants share their stories
Participants of the John Holland Pathway Program, run by Jesuit Social Services and engineering, contracting and service provider John Holland, have shared their stories with ABC. Program participants Mamode Osikoye and Daniel Mabil. Credit: ABC News. The program, based on the successful African Australian Inclusion Program which Jesuit Social Services has operated with NAB since…
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Cyclists representing Support After Suicide in the Murray to Moyne In early April, staff and friends of Jesuit Social Services took part in the Murray to Moyne, an annual cycling fundraiser that covers over 500 kilometres from Swan Hill to Port Fairy. Twenty-four riders, including staff members and program participants, took part in the event…
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David Hammond with students at McCarthy Catholic College Our work in Western Sydney continues to grow, with six school communities participating in a food drive program to support The Store in Mt Druitt which offers free or heavily subsidised healthy food options to low income families. “We have developed a growing number of relationships with…
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Abdikadir and Federal Minister David Gillespie at a recent meeting between Jesuit Social Services staff and the Minister. Many people who settle in Australia from other countries face a range of challenges – from learning a new language, understanding and navigating health and housing systems to finding a job. For Abdikadir, who settled in Australia…