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World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2023
- 24 September 2023
Avoiding death and danger isn’t enough to live a life that’s truly free, writes Andy Hamilton SJ to mark this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Reflection: Australia must enact a Human Rights Act
- 21 September 2023
Jesuit Social Services’ rights-based approach to advocacy and service provision is grounded in our belief that every person’s rights and freedoms must be protected. Here, Andy Hamilton SJ reflects on our recommendation that the Federal Government enact a Human Rights Act – building on our...
Voice to Parliament - Jesuit Social Services' position statement
- 3 May 2023
At Jesuit Social Services we support a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge and respect the long histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their connection to land and sea, and their stewardship of these precious gifts that we now share.
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.
Victorian State Election 2022: Fund early intervention, culturally safe education re-engagement programs for culturally and linguistically diverse learners
- 27 October 2022
Our Victorian state election blog series calls on the incoming government to fund education re-engagement programs for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
Naidoc Week 2022
- 3 July 2022
ANDY HAMILTON SJ charts the history and significance of NAIDOC Week, from its origins in protest to its call this year to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! to help build a better Australia.
Federal Election 2022: A humane immigration system
- 16 May 2022
Jesuit Social Services’ recently released Federal Election platform, A blueprint for a just recovery, builds on 45 years of advocacy and action, to outline our vision for a just society. In this fifth in a series of pre-Election blogs, we focus on creating a humane immigration system.
National Close the Gap Day
- 16 March 2022
ANDY HAMILTON SJ reflects on the approaches needed to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Anniversary of the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples
- 13 February 2022
Government policies and processes continue to separate First Nations children from their families at alarming and disproportionate rates – on the fifteenth anniversary of the Stolen Generations apology, ANDY HAMILTON SJ reflects on a better way to support children and families at risk. ...
International Migrants Day and International Day of Human Solidarity 2021
- 18 December 2021
At Christmas, the larger story behind Jesus’ birth models the solidarity that is the proper response to migrants and other people who find themselves in need, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ....

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