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Relationship is key to supporting new arrivals
[caption id="attachment_5449" align="alignright" width="300"] Staff and participants at one of Jesuit Social Services’ Settlement programs.[/caption]...
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#fairgoforfamilies brings refugee voices to Canberra
For many refugees living in our community the challenges of resettlement can be exacerbated by the trauma of long-term separation from their immediate family. Over the past year Jesuit Social Services, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) and the Refugee Council of Australia...
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A passion for making a difference
Dr Mark Ellis AM talks to Vanessa Ientile about what motivates him to support Jesuit Social Services as a Community Partner....
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Learning language and life skills
Jesuit Social Services' English Language Support Program assists participants with English language skills and gives them a greater understanding of life in Australia, KATHRYN KERNOHAN....
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Volunteering has a long lasting impact
Volunteer Stephanie Papazoglou talks to KATHRYN KERNOHAN about her rewarding experience tutoring at Homework Club....
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Overcoming adversity to thrive
Jefry Yikwa has experienced significant adversity on his journey to Australia. He talks to KATHRYN KERNOHAN about the importance of feeling part of a community and his work with Jesuit Social Services' Speakers Program....
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How Sinke catalysed her corporate career through the African-Australian Inclusion Program
The single largest barrier to employment for migrants and refugees in Australia is the lack of opportunity and quality work experience. The African-Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) breaks down this barrier by providing six months of paid work, mentoring and career coaching to qualified...
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Language support for Myanmar/Burmese seniors’ group in Sunshine
[caption id="attachment_4578" align="alignnone" width="600"] Settlement Program staff and Burmese participants at a group excursion to Sunshine Library.[/caption]...
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New photo exhibition captures Brimbank’s diversity
The Diversity Through The Lens photography project promotes cross-cultural exchange in Melbourne’s west. SEZ WILKS stopped by a workshop to preview new work by Brimbank’s community photographers....