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Unpacking The Man Box report finds too many young men constrained by rigid masculinity
A ground-breaking new report from The Men’s Project at Jesuit Social Services finds that a young man’s belief in rigid masculine stereotypes can much more accurately predict harmful behaviours such as violence and sexual harassment than other demographic information such as education levels, cultural heritage and where he lives. Executive Director of The Men’s Project,…
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Ecological Justice Hub food relief program
Ecological Justice Hub Chef Sharif ‘Johnny’ Hasan Jesuit Social Services’ Ecological Justice Hub, based in Brunswick, is a permaculture garden dedicated to both social and environmental justice. The Hub is recognised locally by businesses, charities and churches as a thought and change leader in addressing disadvantage in the community through ecological means. With the onset…
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The Men’s Project work more vital than ever
In 2017, Jesuit Social Services launched The Men’s Project, informed by our 43-year history of working with men and boys who are in trouble and causing trouble. By looking at the root causes of violence and challenging behaviours, The Men’s Project seeks to move from crisis to prevention and early intervention; going up-stream to support…
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Bereavement counselling delivered remotely
Since 2004, Support After Suicide has delivered vital counselling services and group sessions to children, young people and adults who have been bereaved by the suicide of a loved one. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant Support After Suicide has had to deliver its one-on-one and group services remotely since March. “We’re pleased that we’ve been…
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Place-based social change on the agenda in Western Sydney
Attendees at the ChangeFest Aboriginal astrology workshop ChangeFest is a national celebration of place-based social change – which empowers and supports local communities to identify, plan, fund and evaluate the services they need. In November 2019, the three-day event was held in Mount Druitt, Western Sydney, where we have worked with and alongside the community…
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Ecological Justice Hub springs into a busy 2020
Our commitment to ecological justice includes advocacy and research work around the systemic change needed to achieve a ‘just transition’ towards a sustainable future. We also know that all members of the community can play a role in supporting climate change reduction, environmental recovery and leading more sustainable lives. That’s why we established our Ecological…