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Relationship is key to supporting new arrivals
Staff and participants at one of Jesuit Social Services’ Settlement programs. Relationship has been central to Jesuit Social Services’ work over our more than 40 years. Building trust and understanding is at the heart of our settlement work, which supports newly arrived people and families to make connections, links them in with services and programs,…
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David Hammond with students at McCarthy Catholic College Our work in Western Sydney continues to grow, with six school communities participating in a food drive program to support The Store in Mt Druitt which offers free or heavily subsidised healthy food options to low income families. “We have developed a growing number of relationships with…
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Like many new arrivals, Akee faced considerable challenges when she arrived in Australia. Originally from Tibet, she came to Australia to join her husband after living in exile in India for seven years. Akee is finding her place with the support of our Settlement Program “I came here on the partner visa, so I was…
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Supporting people facing barriers to training and employment
The current state and federal focus on mental health offers a critical generational opportunity to drive systemic and cultural change. Last year, the Victorian Government initiated a Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission is undertaking an inquiry into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health. For…
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A vital lifeline for Western Sydney remains open
Ignite Food Store Manager, Rosemary Peri Since 2008, the Ignite Food Store (The Store) has provided low-cost, fresh and healthy food to the Mount Druitt community. It also trains and employs local people in retail and provides work experience to unemployed people. Mount Druitt is one of the most disadvantaged suburbs in all of Sydney.…
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New report gives a voice to those left behind after suicide
A recent report published by Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program shows, through the experience of people bereaved by the suicide of a loved one, that Victoria’s mental health system was under significant stress even before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was compiled from an online survey completed by family members…
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Brosnan loved by Brunswick local
Brunswick locals and visitors to Jesuit Social Services’ Brosnan Centre are probably familiar with the smiling statue on Dawson Street, but how many know the story behind the figure? Father John Brosnan was a Chaplain at Coburg’s Pentridge prison for 30 years. In 1977, he helped found the Brosnan Centre, which runs programs that help…
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Say hello again to the Jobs Advocates
Jesuit Social Services has delivered the Jobs Victoria Advocates program in two regions of Melbourne since early 2021, supporting more than 600 people to sharpen their resumes, select jobs they’re well-suited for, and grow confidence to stand out in interview processes.
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Maya makes a life in Melbourne
“It has meant a life for me.” Hear how the support of our Settlement and Jobs Victoria Employment Service programs helped Maya and her family find new life and opportunity in Australia.
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Specialist NDIS support to ease transition from care
With our specialised support, 17-year-old Allie prepared to exit out-of-home care and live independently in the community.