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Modelling Respect and Equality evaluation finds pilot program promotes change
Participants in our healthy masculinity workshops in schools are gaining new knowledge, skills and adopting these into their everyday lives in and outside of the school, according to Deloitte Access Economics’ recent evaluation of our Modelling Respect and Equality schools pilot program. ...
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A reflection on the times by Father Andy Hamilton SJ
These have been hard days in a hard world, haven’t they? ...
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The Australian Government is developing a National Housing and Homelessness Plan – a 10-year strategy to inform future housing policy in Australia and the first long-term strategy since 1992. Jesuit Social Services recently contributed a submission to the Plan calling for an increase in social housing – with a focus on public housing – and urging the Government to raise the rate of income support and related payments, among other reforms.
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National Gender Equality Strategy must address harmful ideas about all genders
Jesuit Social Services made a submission to the Federal Government’s National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality in 2022. We advocated for a strategy that recognises and addresses harmful gender norms. The Strategy is due to be released in the second half of 2023.
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Place-based approaches unlocking inclusive employment opportunities for marginalised people
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.
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In brief: Summary of our response to the Employment White Paper
Our blog post summarises our submission to the Federal Government’s once-in-a-generation Employment White Paper.