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City trip builds confidence and connection for school-disengaged teens
See how disengaged learners had a rare school excursion experience thanks to our Navigator program and its school holiday city trip.
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Volunteer role helps Max remember his value
How our Ignite Cafe provided a safe and supportive place for Max to build both hospitality skills and a stronger sense of self-worth.
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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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Setting a better path for a teen in trouble
When a 14-year-old boy named Luke broke into Dave Hammond’s house and stole his car, he could have faced a punitive response simply designed to punish a young person for their actions with little consideration of the circumstances that led to their behaviour. But on this occasion things were different. Dave – who was previously the General Manager of Jesuit Social Services’ Western Sydney programs – and Luke both agreed to participate in a group conference, a process designed to repair harm and restore relationships rather than simply punish bad choices.