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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.

Reflections from Mparntwe
- 12 September 2018
It was a cold, crisp morning in Alice Springs. A friend and I were at the supermarket, picking up camping supplies, with plans to head out to Tjoritja (the West MacDonnells) for a few days. Flag raising on Anzac Hill One of the first things I learnt in Alice was that you can’t go to…
Launch of Jesuit Social Services Foundation Document
- 31 July 2018
Jesuit Social Services CEO Julie Edwards and Jesuit Provincial Fr Brian McCoy at the launch of Jesuit Social Services Foundation Document. Jesuit Social Services launched its foundation document on Tuesday 31 July at an event that included a Mass to mark the Feast day of St Ignatius celebrated by Jesuit Provincial Fr Brian McCoy. He…
Jesuit Social Services launches #WorthASecondChance campaign
- 30 July 2018
More than 100 guests joined us as we officially launched the #WorthASecondChance campaign at City of Melbourne Bowls Club last week. Rapper Caution addresses the crowd at the #WorthASecondChance campaign launch. The campaign aims to build a groundswell of public support for a more effective youth justice system that holds young people to account, while…
Jesuit Social Services celebrates five years of Pope Francis’s ministry
- 27 June 2018
Jesuit Social Services CEO Julie Edwards recently spoke at a seminar, held at Newman College in the University of Melbourne, to celebrate the first five years of Pope Francis’s ministry. Jesuit Social Services CEO Julie Edwards (centre) and speakers at the seminar Julie joined Cardinal Charles Bo SDB (Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar) and leading Australian…
Our Annual Dinner
- 12 June 2018
Our Annual Dinner featured The Men’s Project ambassador Josh Kennedy and guest speaker Rosie Batty. On Saturday 17 March we welcomed over 350 guests to our Annual Dinner held in the Members Dining Room at the MCG. Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty delivered the annual Frank Costigan QC Address, and spoke about the…
National Sorry Day
- 30 May 2018
Staff and guests at Jesuit Social Services National Sorry Day event. Jesuit Social Services’ PAULIE STEWART writes that our National Sorry Day event provided an opportunity to remember the impact of past policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as celebrating the talents of a new generation. Young Indigenous participants from the…
Jesuit Social Services 2018 Annual Dinner
- 26 March 2018
Josh Kennedy and Rosie Batty at Jesuit Social Services 2018 Annual Dinner. On Saturday 17th March Jesuit Social Services welcomed over 350 guests to our Annual Dinner held in the Members Dining room at the MCG. Former Australian of the year Rosie Batty delivered the annual Frank Costigan QC Address, and spoke about the need…
Just Voices Speakers Program launches into 2018
- 8 February 2018
Jesuit Social Services’ Just Voices Speakers Program has launched into 2018 with an Indigenous ceremony at Xavier College’s Kostka Hall in Brighton. New Xavier College Principal William Doherty and Just Voices Speakers Program participant Monica Karo. Indigenous actress, singer/songwriter and presenter for the Just Voices Speakers Program Monica Karo outlined the importance of Aboriginal culture…
Jesuit Social Services Annual Dinner
- 4 February 2018
Please join us for our Annual Dinner – an evening of entertainment and celebration of our shared desire to build a just society. 7pm Saturday 17th March 2018, Members Dining Room, MCG Guest speaker: Rosie Batty MC: Tom Gleisner We are delighted to announce Rosie Batty, former Australian of the year, as this year’s guest…
Great Australians Gala Dinner 2017
- 29 October 2017
Jesuit Social Services was proud to welcome guests to the Great Australians Gala Dinner, held at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt on October 14, 2017. Guests enjoyed interviews with Great Australians by event MC Ray Martin, as well as live entertainment from artists including Normie Rowe, The Chantoozies, Wilbur Wilde and Mahalia Barnes. Soprano singer and composer,…