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“They gave me the courage to stand up and actually do some work, they helped me move on with my life and gave me bigger and better opportunities. They are here to teach you what you need to do to go to the workforce before you [get into] the big league.”
Find out how our Major Projects Jobs Service program helped Ben get a foothold in the building and construction industry.
PNG visit affirms need for safe, secure pathways for refugees and people seeking asylum
Seven representatives from the Catholic community in Australia have returned from a visit to Papua New Guinea to listen, pray and express solidarity with people seeking asylum and refugees and gain a better understanding of the human experience and complexities of the situation.
Andy Hamilton SJ on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
In his article for the recent Anti-Poverty Week, ANDY HAMILTON SJ writes that the existence of poverty in our society is a measure of the value we place on human beings and their lives.
Cafe Operations provides memories to last a lifetime
Erika is a recent graduate of our Cafe Operations course. She shares how taking part in the training has given her confidence, community and an improved outlook on her future.
Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program, in partnership with Switchboard Victoria and Joy 94.9 FM, has recently released a podcast series to provide support, conversation, and comfort to people affected by suicide. The 14-episode series, Let’s Talk About Suicide, has a particular emphasis on suicide bereavement in the LGBTIQA+ communities. Support After Suicide Manager Louise Flynn and program participant Lara spoke to SBS News about the project. Read the story here.
Contemporary play 2:20AM is currently touring regional Victoria. This powerful play directly tackles the subject of suicide with truth and humour, and playwright Rebecca Lister drew on interviews with participants of Support After Suicide in developing the script. Rebecca recently spoke to 3RRR radio about the play. Listen to the interview here.
Jesuit Social Services has joined more than 15 Northern Territory social and community services, environmental organisations and community groups to call on the NT Government to take bolder action to reduce emissions and map a clear path to a fair, equitable clean energy transition for all Territorians. General Manager NT, John Adams, spoke to Pro Bono News about how any climate response must build resilience for the NT’s most disadvantaged citizens. Read the story here.
