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New job puts Behnaz’s analytical mind to good use
Every job setback further eroded Behnaz’s confidence, until she had the help of our Jobs Victoria Employment Service.
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Mature-aged student Natasha refreshes her numeracy skills in our pre-employment course
At first, Natasha doubted she would learn much from Jesuit Community College’s general education program – a 25-day Certificate I course for adults looking for work or further study.
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Café Operations Course puts on Andrés on an exciting new path
A fascination with coffee and a desire to spend less time on the phone is what drew Andrés to Jesuit Community College’s Café Operations course.
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Inaugural cohort of First Nations participants graduate police diversity program
Seven students have braved lockdowns, floods, and fitness tests to graduate from the inaugural Victoria Police Aboriginal Diversity Recruitment Program.
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Setting a better path for a teen in trouble
When a 14-year-old boy named Luke broke into Dave Hammond’s house and stole his car, he could have faced a punitive response simply designed to punish a young person for their actions with little consideration of the circumstances that led to their behaviour. But on this occasion things were different. Dave – who was previously the General Manager of Jesuit Social Services’ Western Sydney programs – and Luke both agreed to participate in a group conference, a process designed to repair harm and restore relationships rather than simply punish bad choices.
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Police pathway program gives Zahra the opportunity to achieve her dream
Zahra dreamed of becoming a police officer as a child in Pakistan, following in her father’s footsteps. ...
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A unique relationship puts Corey on the path to reach his potential
For young people who’ve spent time in out-of-home care, building trusting relationships with adults can take time. ...
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A call for collaborative action on climate justice in Melbourne’s west
The co-designed Plan is the result of a year-long project which brought together over 44 community health and service organisations and local stakeholders to identify where community health and service organisations and communities are currently connected, what is needed to strengthen those...