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Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper on the Federal Government’s election commitment for “a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector”. Our submission argues reform is needed to change the way Government works with and funds community services organisations.
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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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Closing the Gap data shows significant progress still needed to help people flourish
Data released last week by the Productivity Commission, monitoring progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, shows that significant work is still needed to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Engaging the social justice leaders of tomorrow
Jesuit Social Services’ Schools and Community Engagement program encourages high school students to become more aware and active in social justice through volunteering. Beginning in 2014 and continuing throughout COVID-19 lockdown,
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Early intervention critical in addressing drivers of youth crime
New data published by the Crime Statistics Agency, showing that the number of crimes committed in Victoria by children aged 10 to 17 has increased by more than 30 per cent over the past year, is an important reminder that more intensive intervention services are needed to address the drivers of crime says Jesuit Social Services.