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An Essential Lifeline in Melbourne
The Hub team preparing meal boxes (photo taken prior to mandatory wearing of masks) Jesuit Social Services’ Ecological Justice Hub, located in Brunswick, has continued responding to the needs of the local community through its Meal Drop Program. With the extension of COVID-19 restrictions, the Hub has met an increased call for assistance by creating…
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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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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…