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Homework support more than just educational
Speaking about the highlights of his time with the Homework Club, Tom says: “One of the most fulfilling and moving developments is seeing individuals regain their sense of confidence and really seize the opportunity — which they deserve — to speak for themselves and really recognise themselves as individuals who have something to contribute to Australian society”.
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How Kim supports Vietnamese migrants on their citizenship journey
A decade ago, Kim — who works in our Settlement program — noticed a gap in the support available to Vietnamese people seeking Australian citizenship. While they could find help filling out their forms, no one was supporting them to study for the citizenship test itself.
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A warm welcome for refugee families in Melbourne
The thoughtful, quick and collaborative response of the Ecological Justice Hub meal drop program is an example of how our organisation honours its Ignatian heritage – living with one foot raised, ready to go wherever the need is greatest.
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Jesuit Social Services commemorates Sorry Day with rescheduled concert
Musicians, artists and Jesuit Social Services staff and volunteers have gathered to commemorate Sorry Day with a rescheduled concert at Melbourne’s Blak Dot Gallery. ...
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Bernie helping students get their lives back on track
After almost two decades teaching at Melbourne’s Xavier College, Bernie Brysha decided it was time for a change. So last year, he joined the teaching staff at our Ignatius Learning Centre, a therapeutic school environment for young people in contact with the youth justice system. ...
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Staff Profile – John Andrew, Principal – Ignatius Learning Centre
[caption id="attachment_8429" align="alignright" width="300"] John Andrew is Principal of our new Ignatius Learning Centre[/caption]...
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Pilot program preventing homelessness after prison
[caption id="attachment_8435" align="alignright" width="300"] The Maribyrnong Community Residential Facility supports men who are exiting prison to find stable housing and employment prior to reentering the community[/caption]...