Just NewsWelcome back to Just News, and to those of us who took some leave over the holiday period, welcome back to work. We hope you had a safe and restful festive season. In today's Just News: a CEO Communication from Acting CEO Sally Parnell, updates from our Centre for Just Places, and our story-packed summer newsletter is online. It's the start of the sunny, dry biderap season on the calendar of the Wurundjeri people, whose land this newsletter is written from, and we hope you're keeping cool. ![]() CEO Communication – 19 December 2022Acting CEO Sally Parnell's most recent CEO Communication arrived in our inboxes just before Christmas – read a short summary of the highlights, and find the link to the full pdf report, including staff comings and goings, below. Disability planning and place-based employmentOur Centre for Just Places has held a Disability Inclusive Emergency Planning Forum, launched two reports examining what works for place-based approaches in Victoria, and commenced a series of blogs showcasing these approaches. ![]() ![]() Summer 2022-23 newsletter published onlineOur latest newsletter showcasing success stories and updates from our work is now online, and its corresponding fundraising appeal has raised over $27,000 to support our work! Read the full pdf newsletter at our website. Business Support Services Important updates from our operations teams. Key documents updated reminderAlthough all policies are equal, some are more equal than others. These key documents have recently been updated:
Two MARAM tools for assessing family violence risk have been adapted for Jesuit Social Services:
These assessment tools complement the screening tool and safety planning tool, which is already on Gemba. And the Business Support Services Guide (BSS Guide) has recently been updated and is on Gemba. Processes are now listed alphabetically, to better help you find the support you're seeking. Media, news and events Dates to add to your diary and Jesuit Social Services in the news. MediaWe're encouraged to see media reporting that Victoria is considering raising the age of criminal responsibility – an issue we have long advocated for, which you can read more about at our blog. Also on our blog this month is Andy Hamilton SJ's annual Christmas reflection, where he writes that in a time of uncertainty, the things people often do at Christmas can be a source of strength – which is particularly pertinent in a time of climate change, COVID-19, the dangers of war and rising interest rates and their threat to housing. EventsIf you missed our December Lunchtime Learning session navigating us through our new website, fear not: it'll run again on Thursday, 16 February, 12pm-12:30pm AEDT. Keep an eye out for the Zoom link in your inbox. Like what you've read? Share your thoughtsSend your feedback, updates, questions and tips to Just News. |