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Young job-seekers skill up with the Industry Employment Initiative
Connecting young job-seekers with national employers is helping foster bright career futures, writes VANESSA IENTILE....
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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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'AAIP changed my life': Sef finds resilience through employment
Despite excellent qualifications and language skills, migrants to Australia can face substantial barriers to getting a job in their chosen field. Sef chats with KATHRYN KERNOHAN about how our African-Australian Inclusion Program helped break down his work barriers....
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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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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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From long-term unemployed to long-term stability - National Youth Week 2017
This week (March 31 - April 9) marks National Youth Week....
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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....