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Building a just society means elevating everyone by supporting all people to reach their full potential. Every success story is crucial because none of us can flourish, until we all do.

New play explores experiences of Support After Suicide participants
- 30 July 2018
The experiences of more than 50 people directly impacted by the suicide of a loved one are explored in a new Australian play produced by Anvil Productions and supported by Jesuit Social Services and program Support After Suicide....
Murray to Moyne
- 12 June 2018
[caption id="attachment_5663" align="alignright" width="300"] Cyclists representing Support After Suicide in the Murray to Moyne[/caption]...
Murray to Moyne training with Phil Andersen
- 28 March 2018
The Jesuit Social Services Murray to Moyne Support After Suicide Team 1491 recently were fortunate to have a training session with Australian cycling legend Phil Andersen. We were very appreciative of Phil’s tips for riding into the wind....
Serious Fun celebrates a decade of support
- 7 March 2018
[caption id="attachment_5466" align="alignright" width="300"] Staff, volunteers and current and former participants of Serious Fun with CEO Julie Edwards at the program’s 10th birthday celebration[/caption]...
Jesuit Social Services riding the Murray to Moyne
- 20 February 2018
On April 7 and 8 2018, staff and friends of Jesuit Social Services will take part in the Murray to Moyne, a cycling fundraising event for experienced cyclists that has been running for over 30 years. The ride will raise funds for our Support After Suicide program, which provides services for...
The beat goes on
- 31 January 2018
Activities at the Artful Dodgers Studios in Collingwood have kicked off with a bang this year....
Airbiz gives The Bush Hut a new look
- 12 January 2018
Aviation consultancy firm Airbiz gave Jesuit Social Services’ Bush Hut an early Christmas present last month, with 35 staff members volunteering their time to clean, repair, design and construct new facilities for the site....
Artful Dodgers Studios celebrates 20 years
- 2 November 2017
Last night (November 2) we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our Artful Dodgers Studios at Melba Spiegeltent....
Fundraiser has Artful Dodgers Studios rocking
- 29 October 2017
Twenty years ago Jesuit Social Services established the Artful Dodgers Studios as a way to use music, art and culture to engage with marginalised young people....
On a pathway to an improved future
- 27 October 2017
People with an acquired brain injury make up over a third of people in the Victorian prison system. KATHRYN KERNOHAN speaks to Brigid Henley about how the Enabling Justice Project helps create opportunities for people with an acquired brain injury after their release. ...