Our thinking Archives - Jesuit Social Services

Structural and locational barriers to education, training and employment
- 11 March 2023
Read the policy article from our autumn newsletter, which articulates the structural and locational barriers to education, training and employment and our recommendations for reform.
Child safeguarding expert Hans Zollner SJ visits Jesuit Social Services
- 1 February 2023
A world-leading expert on safeguarding children and preventing sexual abuse in the Catholic Church visited Jesuit Social Services to share international perspectives on safeguarding.
Place-based approaches unlocking inclusive employment opportunities for marginalised people
- 21 December 2022
In communities where mainstream employment programs aren’t able to meet the needs of marginalised job seekers, place-based approaches have great potential to unlock new opportunities for people excluded from the workforce.
Christmas 2022 reflection
- 19 December 2022
In his annual Christmas reflection, ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that in a time of uncertainty, the things people often do at Christmas can be a source of strength. This is particularly pertinent in a time of climate change, COVID-19, the dangers of war and rising interest rates and their threat to housing.
In brief: Summary of our response to the Employment White Paper
- 16 December 2022
Our blog post summarises our submission to the Federal Government’s once-in-a-generation Employment White Paper.
Our work
- 13 December 2022
Over the past 45 years, we have worked tirelessly at the hard end of social justice. To do this work, we’ve always needed support. Support from people like you who share our vision of building a just society.
Raising the age of criminal responsibility
- 13 December 2022
Raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years has been a key policy focus for Jesuit Social Services for almost a decade, and 2022 has seen us increase our advocacy to achieve this goal.
Victorian State Election 2022: Permanently extend access to Navigator to primary school aged children
- 30 November 2022
Our Victorian election platform advocates for funding for initiatives that enable people to re-engage with education, training and employment, such as our Navigator and JVES programs.
Victorian Election 2022: Fund specialised holistic care services to prevent people with complex needs falling through the gaps
- 30 November 2022
Our Victorian election platform advocates for funding for specialised holistic care services for people with complex needs, such as our Perry House.
World Children’s Day 2022
- 30 November 2022
Read Andy Hamilton SJ's reflection for World Children’s Day 2022.