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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- 25 November 2022
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that understanding the connection between rigid traditional masculine norms and the use of violence is vital in implementing the Federal Government’s National Plan to end Violence against Women and Children. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
Victorian State Election 2022: Provide secure, long-term funding for state-wide suicide prevention and bereavement services
- 24 November 2022
Jesuit Social Services’ recently released Victorian State Election platform, A state of opportunity, builds on 45 years of advocacy and action, to outline our vision for a just society across a range of interconnected social policy areas, from a fairer justice system, to support for people experiencing multiple and complex needs such as mental illness,…
Victorian State Election 2022: Place-based approaches and systemic change needed to address entrenched disadvantage in Victoria
- 22 November 2022
Jesuit Social Services’ recently released Victorian State Election platform, A state of opportunity, builds on 45 years of advocacy and action, to outline our vision for a just society across a range of interconnected social policy areas, from a fairer justice system, to support for people experiencing multiple and complex needs such as mental illness, trauma…
Federal Election 2022 platform: A blueprint for a just recovery
- 12 September 2022
The Federal Election result in May this year showed that people living in Australia want to see action on key issues including climate change, gender justice, and reducing poverty and inequality.
A whole-of-government approach needed to keep disadvantaged young people on the right track
- 25 August 2022
There were plenty of young Victorians already doing it tough before the 2020 bushfires and COVID-19 lockdowns. For young people with histories of trauma, drug and alcohol issues, cognitive impairments, involvement in the child protection/out-of-home care or youth justice systems, and young people culturally and linguistically diverse communities that experience exclusion and discrimination, these last…
Disadvantaged young people need targeted education, training and employment support to thrive
- 25 August 2022
The last few years have not been easy for young people. Young Victorians have endured serious disruptions to their study and work lives caused by COVID-19 lockdowns and climate disasters such as bushfires...
Healing the web of relationships that sustains us
- 24 August 2022
We all rely on healthy land, water, and air, not only for our survival but our ability to live fulfilling lives. Many of us find joy and replenishment in spending time in Australia’s natural spaces: our bush and desert, grasslands, rainforests, beaches, coral reefs, and even our local parks.
Working with one foot raised ahead of Feast Day of Saint Ignatius
- 29 July 2022
The image of St Ignatius with one foot raised is an appropriate image to end the Ignatian Year, and resonates strongly with Jesuit Social Services as we work with one foot raised, ready and willing to respond...
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.
Net zero has transformative potential for disadvantaged Victorians
- 24 June 2022
Jesuit Social Services recently made a submission to the independent panel tasked with making recommendations to the Government. In it, we argued for a target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions alongside a range of measures to achieve a just transition.

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