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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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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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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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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....
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A brighter future for women in the justice system equals a brighter future for us all
On International Women's Day, our focus should be investing in addressing the factors that lead to the involvement of women in the justice system, writes Jesuit Social Services volunteer FRAN SHEAHAN....
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Sharing stories to influence change
When Rashid (not his real name), a participant of Jesuit Social Services’ settlement programs, was offered the opportunity to travel to Canberra to meet with a number of federal MPs late last year he took it with both hands....