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NAIDOC Week - time to celebrate the strong women who have spoken truth to power in Australia
The theme of this year's NAIDOC Week - Because of her, we can - is timely for all Australians and gives us an opportunity to celebrate the strong women who have spoken truth to power in Australia, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ....
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Education and employment key to overcoming disadvantage
Jesuit Social Services works with people who are often frustrated at the lack of access to job opportunities. This is most acute for people from disadvantaged backgrounds who often lack employment experience....
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National Reconciliation Week - it is important for all Australians not to keep our history a mystery
National Reconciliation Week is a reminder that Indigenous Australians have faced challenges to educate an Australian public that prefers not to be reminded of the wrongs Indigenous Australians have suffered or of the need for reconciliation, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ....
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Palm Sunday - reflection by Andy Hamilton SJ
ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that nationwide Palm Sunday rallies offer a much needed opportunity to demonstrate the compassion and humanity that is often absent in Australia’s treatment of refugees....
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Harmony Day - reflection by Andy Hamilton SJ
Confidence in our own identity is the key to embracing the differences of others, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ ...
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Reflection by Andy Hamilton SJ
Looking inside ourselves to uncover the sources of our prejudices is the key to welcoming difference as a gift, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ ...
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A brighter future for women in the justice system equals a brighter future for us all
On International Women's Day, our focus should be investing in addressing the factors that lead to the involvement of women in the justice system, writes Jesuit Social Services volunteer FRAN SHEAHAN....
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"The Apology engendered great hope. It remains unrealised".
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Federal Government’s MYEFO seeks to create second class citizens
The Federal Government's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook seeks to create second class citizens who are excluded from full participation in society, writes Jesuit Social Services Media Relations Manager KATHRYN KERNOHAN....