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Royal Commission into Family Violence
Jesuit Social Services submission to the Royal Commission into Family Violence calls for the current fragmented approach to family violence to be better integrated, and for a more systematic approach to be taken to those using violence against family members and intimate partners. We highlight the critical issues of safe and affordable housing, the support…
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Jesuit Social Services’ Perry House has had a facelift, thanks to the generosity of two retailers. Adriatic Furniture and Adairs recently provided discounted furniture, bedding and manchester, which alongside a new paint job by Rob Thomas of Sensory Bespoke, has given a breath of fresh air to the house. “We were really pleased that Adriatic…
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Jesuit Social Services staff and participants were out in force recently on the opening day of one of Australia’s biggest community events The Brunswick Music Festival. The recent festival opening day party held along Sydney Road Brunswick, had thousands of people flocking along to witness a smorgasbord of musical talent, taste multicultural food, check out…
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Jesuit Social Services has joined more than 50 non-profit organisations and peak bodies across the country in signing an open letter to Minister for Social Services Scott Morrison, calling for the Federal Government to commit to a four-year National Homelessness Partnership Agreement. The services are currently in limbo as the government has refused to commit…
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The ALEX zine project was officially launched on Monday 2nd February to an enthusiastic and supportive crowd. The project aimed to showcase the creative work happening in the LGBTQI and/or SSASGD communities and the launch was a great affirmation for all the young people involved. It truly was an evening of immense talent and joy.…
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Support After Suicide has recently released its fourth publication, Tell Me What Happened. The book features professional tips and advice on talking with children and young people about suicide, as well as first-person stories by program participants. Below is an extract from the story of Mark, aged 16. “I didn’t like the school aspect of…
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Jesuit Social Services’ ‘Just Voices’ 2021 program was launched recently with a wonderful first-time talk and performance by leading reggae, soul and hip-hop star Adrian Eagle. The rapper and singer appeared in front of 100 Year 11 St. Mary of the Angels students from Nathalia, a regional Victorian town, who travelled to Melbourne and stayed…