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Sharing meals during the COVID-19 pandemic
A shared meal can inspire discussions, creativity and connection. SHAUNA CARLON reflects on her time working with Jesuit Social Services' Ecological Justice Hub, a space for all stages of the food system including growing, harvesting, cooking, sharing and redistributing. ...
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Ravenhall audit a sobering reminder of need for transparency in prison system
A new audit of Ravenhall Prison, tabled yesterday by the Victorian Auditor-General's Office, shows that an over-crowded prison population is limiting people’s access to vital programs and services to help them address the underlying issues behind their offending. We need greater access to data and...
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International Women's Day 2020
Sunday, March 8 is International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. To mark the day, we share two inspiring stories of the women we work with across our...
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Decriminalisation of public drunkenness will save lives
The Victorian Government’s commitment to decriminalise public drunkenness and develop and adopt an alternative, health-based response will save lives and give vulnerable people pathways to lead healthy and fulfilling lives, says Jesuit Social Services....
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Out in force for NAIDOC Week 2019
Indigenous participants from Jesuit Social Services’ Artful Dodgers Studios and Just Voices Speakers Program were out in force during NAIDOC Week activities....