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Federal Election - jobactive reform would support more marginalised Australians into work
In the first in a series of blogs highlighting our key areas of interest for the 2019 Federal Election, Jesuit Social Services’ Media Relations Manager KATHRYN KERNOHAN writes that reform of the jobactive system would support more marginalized Australians into work....
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A 'beautiful insight' into social justice
Xavier College student DOMINIC BEECH reflects on the profound impact of meeting participants from our Settlement Program during his Christian Service placement with Jesuit Social Services....
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Building pathways to employment for diverse communities
With more than a quarter of Australians born overseas, diversity is a central pillar of our society. It is a strength that is recognised and welcomed by the vast majority of Australians....
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Quality childcare and education crucial to achieve positive outcomes in adult life
Australia is below the OECD average in investment in early childhood education, and our political leaders must prioritise the care and education needed by children before they reach five, writes Jesuit Social Services’ Policy and Advocacy volunteer TONY SANTOSPIRITO....
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Give people a home, and you give them a second chance to get their lives on track
Unstable housing is the most significant factor affecting the likelihood of somebody returning to prison. If we want to reduce re-offending and create a safer society, we must ensure people leaving prison have access to safe and secure housing, writes Jesuit Social Services’ Policy, Research and...
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Keeping young people engaged with school means better outcomes for the whole community
More than half of the young people involved in Victoria’s youth justice system have been suspended or expelled from school. The Navigator program helps keep vulnerable young people connected with education – and more children should have access to it, writes Jesuit Social Services’ Media...
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Francis' ordeal reveals failings of NDIS and the prison system
The story of a young man named Francis reveals significant failings of both the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the criminal justice system - and his plight must lead to better outcomes for people like him in the future, writes Jesuit Social Services Media Relations Manager KATHRYN...
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Refugee Week - finding a home in Australia does not heal all the wounds of people’s past
This Refugee Week (June 17 to 23), ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that for vulnerable people who arrive in Australia as refugees, finding a new home does not heal all the wounds of people’s past....