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Just Voices Speakers Program goes international
A group of visiting Bangladeshi public and private officials have learned more about the way Jesuit Social Services works with vulnerable young people....
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Bereavement support like a lifeline
When Ian Maurer’s son, Tim, took his own life in 2006, Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program became “like a lifeline” for Ian....
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Fundraising event has Artful Dodgers Studios rocking
"The best ever!"...
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Singing justice: why music and youth diversion make a great mix
Young people in our Youth Justice Group Conferencing program can record their apology to victims as a song. SEZ WILKS chats to studio producer JESSE SULLIVAN about expressing remorse and avoiding ‘tough guy’ lyrics....
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Talking to all kinds of people: Martin is a counsellor with Support After Suicide
When MARTIN RYAN was given a social work placement at Jesuit Social Services in 1978, he never imagined he’d be back in 2009. Now a counsellor with our Support After Suicide program, MARTIN chats to SEZ WILKS about a career spent helping others....
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Giving gratefully: Chantelle donates to help people affected by suicide
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Artful Dodgers Studios is a place of possibility
Our Artful Dodgers Studios program offers young people creativity and connection. Emerging artist Kris chats to SEZ WILKS about finding social support in the studio environment....
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Creating hope and community after suicide
[caption id="attachment_4100" align="alignnone" width="600"] Alex says the Support After Suicide program "creates a community, and a community can generate hope". Image credit: Alex Aulich[/caption]...
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Legacy of support: how Connexions improves youth mental health and substance abuse
Connexions is Victoria's longest-running service for youth facing both mental health and drug and alcohol issues. SEZ WILKS chats to Connexions counsellor BECKY HALLIDAY about the changes one young woman has made through the program....