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National Reconciliation Week 2025
- 22 May 2025
Despite the promises of the 2018 Closing the Gap agreement, many targets remain unmet — and in some areas, the gap has only widened, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ. This year, National Reconciliation Week invites us to look forward as well as to reflect on the many deep failings of the past.
Marking 10 years of Laudato Si'
- 22 May 2025
ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that Laudato Si’, with its compelling call to care for the Earth and all who inhabit it, captures the essence of the Christian spirit: "At the heart...is a God who loves the world, treasures it for its beauty and delicacy, and entrusts it to us to care for and to delight…
Anzac Day Reflection 2025
- 24 April 2025
ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that as we grieve the many lives lost in war and honour the enduring sacrifice of those who served, we are called to build on our shared commitment to compassion and solidarity—values needed now more than ever.
Palm Sunday – Andy Hamilton SJ’s reflection
- 10 April 2025
To mark World Day of Social Justice, ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that Catholic Social Teaching informs the day-to-day work of Jesuit Social Services, in which we support people experiencing multiple and complex forms of disadvantage.
Victorian pre-Budget Submission 2025 - A sustainable social and community services sector
- 25 March 2025
Ahead of the 2025-26 Victorian Budget, Jesuit Social Services has published its pre-Budget submission, highlighting opportunities for Government to target spending and policy-making, prioritising reach, strategies and programs that support children, young people and their families to live safe and healthy lives. In our first state pre-Budget piece, we focus on the need for a…
Victorian pre-Budget Submission 2025 - Education, Training and Employment
- 25 March 2025
Ahead of the 2025-26 Victorian Budget, Jesuit Social Services has published its pre-Budget submission, highlighting opportunities for Government to target spending and policy-making, prioritising reach, strategies and programs that support children, young people and their families to live safe and healthy lives. In our first state pre-Budget piece, we focus on the need for sustained…
Federal pre-Budget Submission 2025 - Safe and respectful youth justice systems
- 24 March 2025
Ahead of the 2025-26 Federal Budget, Jesuit Social Services has published its pre-Budget submission, highlighting opportunities for Government to target spending and policy-making, prioritising reach, strategies and programs that support children, young people and their families to live safe and healthy lives. In our third pre-Budget piece, we focus on the need for a national…
Federal pre-Budget Submission 2025 - Engaging men and boys to prevent violence against women and children
- 12 March 2025
Ahead of the 2025-26 Federal Budget, Jesuit Social Services has published its pre-Budget submission, highlighting opportunities for Government to target spending and policy-making, prioritising reach, strategies and programs that support children, young people and their families to live safe and healthy lives. In our second pre-Budget piece, we focus on the need for further investment…
World Day of Social Justice
- 19 February 2025
To mark World Day of Social Justice, ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that Catholic Social Teaching informs the day-to-day work of Jesuit Social Services, in which we support people experiencing multiple and complex forms of disadvantage.
Anniversary of the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples
- 12 February 2025
The National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples, which took place 17 years ago, enacted respect, concern for truth and the desire for reconciliation. In light of the harsh climate of discontent following the Voice to Parliament Referendum, it is both bracing and consoling to revisit the Apology, writes ANDY HAMILTON SJ.