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Upgrades to Perry House and Dillon House
- 8 September 2016
A recent grant by the Department of Health and Human Services has supported Jesuit Social Services to upgrade facilities at Perry House and Dillon House. The two properties provide supported accommodation for young people experiencing homelessness leaving the youth justice system. Dillon House is part of the Next Steps program, which also delivers intensive case…
Artful Dodgers Studios artist receives gift of music from new fans
- 2 August 2016
Support for the work of Jesuit Social Services comes in all shapes and sizes. A didgeridoo, made in Darwin 20 years ago, was recently donated to Artful Dodgers Studio participant and young indigenous performer Brent Watkins. The musical gift came from members of the Living Faith Church in Greensborough, who were “captivated and very moved”…
Aunty Pam Pedersen's leadership celebrated with farewell shindig
- 5 July 2016
Jesuit Social Services held a farewell celebration for respected and much-loved Aboriginal Elder, Aunty Pam Pedersen, who finished working at Jesuit Social Services in June 2016. Small in stature but huge in presence, Aunt Pam personifies energy: she rises early each morning for a lengthy pre-dawn run, still surfs, and constantly supports and encourages young…
Artful Dodgers at National Catholic Education Conference
- 4 July 2016
Representatives from Jesuit Social Services have taken a leading role in activities at the recent national National Catholic Education Conference in Perth. With a conference message of ‘Faith to Lead – Lead to Faith,’ the event was attended by more than 1,300 Catholic educators from around Australia and the world. Presenting a number of highly…
Reflections on leadership and collaboration
- 24 June 2016
International speaker and renowned author Chris Lowney was invited by Jesuit Mission and Jesuit Social Services speak about leadership and collaboration on Friday 24 June at Jesuit Social Services central office in Richmond. Challenging those in the room to understand what makes good leaders and to promote those qualities across all levels of their organisation,…
CAPSA's open letter to Australia's political leaders
- 22 June 2016
Open letter to The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull & The Hon. Peter Dutton, The Hon. Bill Shorten & The Hon. Richard Marles, Senator Richard Di Natale & Senator Sarah Hanson Young In a recent statement, A Vote For The Voiceless: a statement by the Catholic Bishops of Australia on the election, the Catholic Bishops of…
Marngrook Footy Show turns spotlight on Jesuit Social Services
- 6 June 2016
This year has seen the unique relationship between Jesuit Social Services and NITV’s top-rating Marngrook Footy Show continue to grow. The Logie-nominated panel show recently celebrated its 250th episode, and its name comes from the local Indigenous Gundtijmara language where ‘marngrook’ translates to ‘game ball’. Many experts now consider Marngrook was the forerunner to Australian…
CAPSA helps students meet the candidates
- 2 June 2016
In the lead up to the Federal election, students from Parade College (Bundoora and Preston) as well as Santa Maria College (Northcote) met local candidates to discuss their views on policies surrounding people seeking asylum. A group of 25 students from across both schools met with Australian Labor Party candidate and current Member for Batman, David Feeney,…
Certified graduates ready to work with animals
- 25 May 2016
Brunswick was alive with high fives as students of our Certificate II in Animal Studies course celebrated their graduation. “We have had ten students who have been so enthusiastic and committed to completing the course. Now they have done it,” said teacher Rachael Hawkins. “We have seen them grow in confidence and really enjoy the…
Carlton Football Club makes amends
- 16 May 2016
Jesuit Social Services staff member and distinguished Indigenous Elder Aunty Pam Pedersen took centre stage in a moving ceremony at the Carlton Football Club recently, where the AFL club acknowledged the hurt they had caused her family. Leading club officials admitted past mistakes in front of a crowd that included all the players on Carlton’s…

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