Our stories

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.

Campaign for mercy for Bali pair
- 23 January 2015
Sign the petition Jesuit Social Services is supporting the petition for mercy in the cases of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran – the two Australians on death row and due to be executed soon in Bali.Jesuit Social Services is against the death penalty, anywhere and everywhere. We believe that the value of every human life…
Tell Me What Happened
- 14 January 2015
Support After Suicide has recently released its fourth publication, Tell Me What Happened. The book features professional tips and advice on talking with children and young people about suicide, as well as first-person stories by program participants. Below is an extract from the story of Mark, aged 16. “I didn’t like the school aspect of…
Breakfast Hop
- 13 January 2015
We were proud to be the Community Partner for the inaugural Breakfast Hop event, held on Christmas Day at Federation Square. More than 1,000 people enjoyed a free breakfast, family-friendly activities and shared personal messages on the Tree of Hope. The event was organised by Hopskotch, a new Melbourne business founded to connect hospitality businesses…
The Atitjere Church Opening
- 10 December 2014
Jesuit Social Services was proud to recently organise the opening and blessing of the Atitjere Church in the Sandover region of the Northern Territory. Our involvement in the project stems back to 2012, when our Central Australian team was invited to visit the Atitjere community, 215 kilometres from Alice Springs at the foot of Mount…
Congratulations Aunty Pam Pedersen
- 1 January 1970
Jesuit Social Services congratulates staff member Aunty Pam Pedersen, alongside nine other Aboriginal leaders, on their recent induction into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. The Honour Roll celebrates the wide ranging achievements of Aboriginal people, past and present. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins said the recognition was made to those deserving of respect, gratitude and…
The Eagle Soars Again
- 1 January 1970
Jesuit Social Services’ ‘Just Voices’ 2021 program was launched recently with a wonderful first-time talk and performance by leading reggae, soul and hip-hop star Adrian Eagle. The rapper and singer appeared in front of 100 Year 11 St. Mary of the Angels students from Nathalia, a regional Victorian town, who travelled to Melbourne and stayed…