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Musician Endalkachew “Tupac” Yenehun, from Addis Ababa, Ehtiopia is the latest recruit to the Just Voices Speakers Program. A multi-instrumentalist he is best known for playing the ‘Masinko’, a single-stringed Ethiopian lute. The highly skilled musician and comedian first made his name in his homeland performing at weddings, family functions and night clubs. As his…
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Northern Territory’s Aboriginal Justice Agreement will improve outcomes, but further work needed
The Northern Territory Government’s landmark Aboriginal Justice Agreement is a significant step towards improving justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, but must be supported by a consistent approach across the justice system to keep young people out of detention, says Jesuit Social Services. The Aboriginal Justice Agreement has been developed in strong…
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17 August 2021 The Hon. Alex Hawke MP Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Parliament House Canberra, ACT 2600 Re: Protection for Afghan people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas in Australia Dear Minister, Today we write to you as the Co-Chairs of the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum…
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17 August 2021 The Hon. Karen Andrews MP Minister for Home Affairs Parliament House Canberra, ACT 2600 Re: Protection for Afghan people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas in Australia Dear Minister, Today we write to you as the Co-Chairs of the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) about…
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Vaccination centre helping Western Sydney navigate COVID-19
Western Sydney, where Jesuit Social Services has provided a range of programs and services since 2008, is one of the critical locations at the centre of New South Wales’ COVID-19 outbreak. Our research into locational disadvantage, conducted over more than 20 years, demonstrates that locations in Western Sydney, including Mount Druitt, are among the most…
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Hands-on training helps students find their way forward
See how tailored training specific to students' needs and skills made our Cafe Operations course "the opposite of school".
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Keeping ‘Youth at the Centre’ of our 5th National Justice Symposium
Julie Edwards with international speakers Candice C. Jones and Clinton Lacey in their session at the National Justice Symposium In July 2021, Jesuit Social Services partnered with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) to host the 5th National Justice Symposium in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and online. Our biennial National Justice Symposium brings together key stakeholders…
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Centre for Just Places builds climate resilience in the community sector
In seeking to build a more just, inclusive and resilient society, we must strengthen the community sector to respond to the inequitable impacts of climate change, writes Jesuit Social Services’ Ecological Justice Support Officer, JACK PIPER. The Centre for Just Places was established in January 2021, with seed funding from the Victorian Government and Gandel…
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Catholic communities urge Australian Government to do more to protect people from Afghanistan
Jesuit Social Services co-convenes with Jesuit Refugee Services the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA), which has today reflected on the outcome of their recent federal electorate campaign – advocating for a more generous welcome for people fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan. Almost 600 leaders from Catholic communities across Australia have signed letters urging…
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Support After Suicide’s first year in NSW
Support After Suicide has been helping people in Victoria navigate the grief and trauma associated with suicide for more than 15 years. As of February 2021, in a new partnership led by StandBy, Support After Suicide has expanded its grief counselling service into New South Wales. John, the new program manager in NSW, comes to…