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Reflection: Australia must enact a Human Rights Act
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...
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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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Jesuit Social Services’ commitment to Restorative Practice
Jesuit Social Services takes pride in delivering supports and services that recognise a person’s individual needs, experiences and story. We develop strong relationships and connections with the people and communities we work alongside to help facilitate positive change and create better outcomes....
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Reflection: Designing and implementing justice reinvestment in Australia
Read Andy Hamilton SJ's reflection on community led justice reinvestment to support our submission to the Justice Reinvestment Design Project.
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Voice to Parliament web resources
Jesuit Social Services supports a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament. This page contains a list of relevant resources.
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Voice to Parliament - Jesuit Social Services' position statement
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.
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Structural and locational barriers to education, training and employment
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.
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Child safeguarding expert Hans Zollner SJ visits Jesuit Social Services
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.
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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.