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Artful Dodgers Studios, a program of Jesuit Community College, 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.
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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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Tasmania takes positive step to keep young children out of detention
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to ensure no child under 14 is held in youth detention, while reiterating that this is just one step toward the ultimate goal to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
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Federal Election result shows Australians want action to reduce inequality
Jesuit Social Services congratulates the incoming Albanese Government on its Federal Election victory, and says the result is a recognition that Australians want to see action on key issues including climate change and reducing poverty and inequality.