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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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Meet Betty, who sends salaries to our family of over 250 staff
As Jesuit Social Services turns 40, payroll officer BETTY MUNCKTON celebrates 20 years with the organisation. SEZ WILKS discovers how she balances family with balancing numbers....
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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....
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Group Conferencing gets smart on crime
Group Conferencing is proven to reduce reoffending by young people. KATHRYN KERNOHAN spoke to conference convenor Christy Hughes about how it benefits both offenders and victims of crime....
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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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Meet Jorge, community development manager at our Alice Springs office
Since 2008, staff like JORGE BASAVE in our Northern Territory Program have worked alongside Aboriginal communities to build their capacity for self-determination. JORGE tells SEZ WILKS about the realities of working in remote Australia – and how much he loves driving in the desert....