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Artful Dodgers Studio concert raises $6000 to engage young people with art and music
For 27 years, Collingwood’s Artful Dodgers Studios has provided a space for young people living in difficult circumstances to unlock their creative potential and build new skills. The Studios depends on community support, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic – and in September hosted a lockdown-adapted online benefit concert to raise much-needed funds to support its…
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Xavier mothers raise funds to help young boys stay on track
Jesuit Social Services was proud to be the Charity Partner of the Xavier Mothers’ Spring Racing Luncheon in September 2018. Principal of Xavier College, William Doherty with The Men’s Project’s Brigid Henley The annual event combined glamour with heart as more than 500 women enjoyed a day out with good friends and good food to…
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Fundraising event has Artful Dodgers Studios rocking
“The best ever!” Artful Dodgers Studios’ Paulie Stewart and Angeliki Androutsopoulos address the crowd at the fundraising event. That was the verdict from all those involved with the recent trivia night to raise funds for Artful Dodgers Studios, held at the Collingwood Town Hall and featuring a rocking live band, performances by studio participants, a…
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A warm welcome for refugee families in Melbourne
The thoughtful, quick and collaborative response of the Ecological Justice Hub meal drop program is an example of how our organisation honours its Ignatian heritage – living with one foot raised, ready to go wherever the need is greatest.
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Fundraiser has Artful Dodgers Studios rocking
Twenty years ago Jesuit Social Services established the Artful Dodgers Studios as a way to use music, art and culture to engage with marginalised young people. One of the longest running Community Cultural Development programs in Victoria, the Artful Dodgers Studios provides a flexible and welcoming space where young people can collaborate with experienced artists…
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#fairgoforfamilies brings refugee voices to Canberra
For many refugees living in our community the challenges of resettlement can be exacerbated by the trauma of long-term separation from their immediate family. Over the past year Jesuit Social Services, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) and the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) have collaborated to raise public awareness of this issue…
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Language support for Myanmar/Burmese seniors’ group in Sunshine
Settlement Program staff and Burmese participants at a group excursion to Sunshine Library. Over March and April 2017 the Language for Life program provided 15 seniors from the Burmese/Myanmar community the opportunity to develop new skills and improve their English. The eight-week program was conducted in partnership between Jesuit Social Services’ Settlement Program, Foundation House…
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Jesuit Social Services’ Annual Dinner: celebrating 40 years
On 25 March 2017, help us celebrate 40 years working with some of the most marginalised members of our community. Book now! How to book your ticket There are three ways to book: Book online via TryBooking.com Book by phone on (03) 9421 7600 Book by mail – download a booking form Event details Date: Saturday 25…
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Jesuit Social Services riding the Murray to Moyne
On April 7 and 8 2018, staff and friends of Jesuit Social Services will take part in the Murray to Moyne, a cycling fundraising event for experienced cyclists that has been running for over 30 years. The ride will raise funds for our Support After Suicide program, which provides services for children, young people and…
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New ways needed to help kids in crisis
John Adams, General Manager – Northern Territory at Jesuit Social Services, writes about the need to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years. This piece was originally published in the NT News. Locking up children as young as 10 years old is not the right way to respond to kids in…