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Volunteering has a long lasting impact
Volunteer Stephanie Papazoglou talks to KATHRYN KERNOHAN about her rewarding experience tutoring at Homework Club....
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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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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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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....
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New photo exhibition captures Brimbank’s diversity
The Diversity Through The Lens photography project promotes cross-cultural exchange in Melbourne’s west. SEZ WILKS stopped by a workshop to preview new work by Brimbank’s community photographers....
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Talking to all kinds of people: Martin is a counsellor with Support After Suicide
When MARTIN RYAN was given a social work placement at Jesuit Social Services in 1978, he never imagined he’d be back in 2009. Now a counsellor with our Support After Suicide program, MARTIN chats to SEZ WILKS about a career spent helping others....
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Giving gratefully: Chantelle donates to help people affected by suicide
[caption id="attachment_4106" align="alignnone" width="600"] Image credit: Pexels[/caption]...
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Artful Dodgers Studios is a place of possibility
Our Artful Dodgers Studios program offers young people creativity and connection. Emerging artist Kris chats to SEZ WILKS about finding social support in the studio environment....