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Annual reports Annual reports are one way we report on our activities and demonstrate our accountability. Read and download our current and previous annual reports.

Our leadership Jesuit Social Services is a work of the Australian Jesuit Province. We operate under an independent Board of Directors as an incorporated organisation.

Our history Our tradition is based in Jesuit Mission, with its focus on seeking what matters, finding God in all events and people, and on faith and justice.

Our impact Like our work in programs, research and advocacy, our impact is far reaching. Learn about the positive difference we create in communities around Australia.

International leadership Our leadership role within the global Jesuit community reflects our Jesuit and Catholic foundations. Learn more about a number of activities we lead in cooperation with others in the Catholic community.

Reconciliation Our vision for Reconciliation is for an Australia of equality where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians can walk side-by-side, acknowledging the past, but looking to the future.

Our purpose & Strategic Plan Our underpinning principle is to build and promote healthy relationships between the interconnected ecosystem of people, place and planet which, when damaged, lead to disadvantage, poverty, inequality, prejudice and exclusion.

Commitment to the environment Our programs connect with the natural and social environments in which they operate. They recognise that the natural world can play an important role in healing, and seek to nurture the relationship between people and their environment.

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion Jesuit Social Services is committed to being safe and inclusive for LGBTIQA+ participants and has achieved the Rainbow Tick.
What we do
Justice & reconciliation We work to keep people out of prison and help them to get their lives back on track. We also work to ensure that people leaving prison can successfully transition back into the community.

Disability, mental health & wellbeing We assist people to reduce harm to themselves and others, establish healthy social connections, and engage in their community.

Education, training & employment Not everybody has the same access to education or employment opportunities. We support people who have had limited access to learn, study and work.

Community & connection We work with communities we are invited into, building connections with people seeking asylum, newly arrived migrants, First Nations people, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Housing & support Feeling safe, confident and comfortable at home is a crucial aspect of supporting every person to become their best self.

Gender justice - The Men's Project The Men’s Project supports boys and men to live respectful, accountable and fulfilling lives.

Just Places Partnering with communities across Australia, the Centre for Just Places supports place-based approaches to social and ecological justice. For us, pursuing ecological justice means acknowledging and working within the interconnected web of relationships between people, place, and planet.

Policy, research & advocacy The inequalities in our society are layered and complex. Research and advocacy helps us all to understand, empathise, and act: from community members to the Commonwealth Government.

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How to donate For the child whose mum can’t find a stable home. The young woman struggling after a close friend’s suicide. The father looking for his first job, hoping to support a family. Your donation will help build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.

Bequest Your bequest will help us fulfill our vision of building a just society, where everyone has the opportunity to flourish, reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to the community they live in.

Volunteer If you’re passionate about building a just society, then help us transform lives by becoming a Jesuit Social Services volunteer. Volunteers are a fundamental part of what we do, making a highly valued contribution to our programs and service delivery.

Careers Find out more about opportunities to work with Jesuit Social Services. Together, we can make real and positive change in the community for those who need it most.

Events Join leading organisations, authorities, researchers and change-makers to help us address critical issues, explore ideas, and more.

For schools There are a range of ways your school can get involved with our work, including volunteering, fundraising with us, or having a speaker present to your students.

For businesses There are a range of ways your business can get involved with our work, including volunteering, fundraising with us, or booking a speaker from our Just Voices Speakers Program.

Student placements We take students on placements through partnership arrangements with specific universities that teach social work and youth work.
Research & advocacy
Policy submissions In addition to supporting disadvantaged people and communities, we offer a strong voice to advocate for long-term, tangible change. It's not enough to simply shine a light on issues: we need to illuminate a path to progress.

Research publications Our published research addresses themes such as communal disadvantage, support after suicide, youth issues, settlement and community building, and life satisfaction.

2025 Federal election platform Our 2025 Federal election platform calls for a commitment from all parties and candidates to deliver research, strategies and programs that support all Australian to live safe and healthy lives. In particular, we advocate for federal leadership to ensure vulnerable children and young people, and those living on the margins, are protected from harm and supported to thrive.

The Man Box 2024 The Man Box is a comprehensive study focusing on the attitudes to manhood and the behaviours of men aged 18 to 45. The study finds a significant minority of young men agree there are social pressures on them to behave or act a certain way because of their gender.

Dropping off the Edge 2021 A rich and detailed longitudinal research project, Dropping Off The Edge examines entrenched, location-based disadvantage. By deeply understanding local challenges, we inform action and advocacy for change.

Perspectives on prevention of gender-based violence: Identifying and disrupting pathways to violence Informed by our practice experience and research, and the lived experience of our participants, the submission focuses on how governments can support a greater understanding of perpetration, and a strengthening and acceleration of current efforts to end men’s violence against women and children.
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Media releases Hear our official position on a wide range of social justice considerations, with expert perspectives from people living and working in close proximity to the issues.

Our thinking Read messages and articles from people involved in our mission, along with event recaps, think pieces, and more.

Our stories Building a just society means elevating everyone, by supporting people to reach their full potential. Every success story is crucial; because none of us can flourish, until we all do.

Newsletters Our quarterly newsletter showcases the hands-on work we do and highlights our policy, advocacy and research achievements.

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This report shines a light on the realities of what it means to be a teenage boy in Australia today. It highlights both promising signs and critical challenges that must be addressed if we are to support boys in leading fulfilling lives - free from violence and other harmful behaviours.
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Good men. Respectful relationships. Safe Communities.
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