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Would you like the chance to gain deeper insight, empathy and understanding into another person’s journey by listening to their story?At Jesuit Social Services, we have the privilege of walking beside many people, through the ordinary and sometimes extraordinary stages of their lives.You can now hear their stories in person through our Just Voices Speakers Program.Our speakers share their stories to open ears across Australia – in classrooms and workplaces, to community and church groups, and even at public events and festivals.
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Navigator supports disengaged students aged 12-17 to re-engage with an education or training pathway. Signs of disengagement may include a pattern of absenteeism, school refusal, truancy or withdrawing from school. Navigator works intensively with young people, families, schools and support networks to address underlying issues in disengagement, help learners overcome barriers, and expand their opportunities to successfully re-engage with a learning pathway and thrive in education.
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African Visitation and Mentoring Program (AVAMP)
The African Visitation and Mentoring Program matches people of African background who are involved with the criminal justice system in Melbourne with a mentor to support them through their sentence and post-release.
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Next Steps works with young people aged 16–24 years who have involvement with the criminal justice system and are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. The program provides intensive after-hours support and safe, appropriate, and sustained residential accommodation at our Dillon House location.
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The Individual Support Program (ISP) provides individually tailored and flexible support services to young people who are involved in child protection care services, have multiple complex needs such as mental health issues, substance misuse, homelessness, or are living with a disability or histories of trauma. Individual funding packages are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Artful Dodgers Studios is a flexible and welcoming studio space where young people aged 15-27 years old can create art and music with the support of experienced artists and musicians. Established in 1996, Artful Dodgers Studios is one of Victoria’s longest running community cultural development programs.