Just News
Step into this fortnight's edition of Just News, the internal newsletter for the vibrant community of Jesuit Social Services, highlighting current happenings and inspiring stories.
Hello, and welcome to the new-look Just News.
This fresh look matches the new website we launched last year, and contains the same stories and updates we love, including: our Refugee Week celebration, NAIDOC Week, how Support After Suicide connects hearts in grief through music, Voice to Parliament resources, and the first piece from our latest supporter newsletter. Enjoy the edition.
Reading
NAIDOC Week runs from 2-9 July, and, as Andy Hamilton SJ writes, is not only about protest: it's about making a more just and decent Australia, where all people are treated with respect.
Our Voice to Parliament resources
Jesuit Social Services actively supports the Voice to Parliament. To keep staff informed and engaged on the Voice, we've created a regularly updating resource list and a weekly staff bulletin, the first edition of which Catherine Neville emailed on 27 June.
Celebrating Refugee Week and World Refugee Day
Staff and volunteers at our Sunshine and Richmond offices gathered on Tuesday 20 June to mark World Refugee Day – an annual opportunity to recognise and reflect on the experiences of refugees and people seeking asylum.
When musician and anthropologist Glenn McDonald’s mum passed away from suicide in 2011, music played an important part in his recovery – he now gives back through music workshops run by our Support After Suicide program.
Why we're committed to restorative practice
We take pride in delivering services that recognise a person’s individual needs, experiences and story – exemplified in our commitment to working restoratively, which you can learn more about in the policy article from our latest newsletter.
Business Support Services
Important updates from our operations teams.
Newly approved documents are on Gemba
Twenty-nine fresh documents have arrived on Gemba, which is the home and first source of all policies, processes, forms and templates. Kerry Durrand's email from 26 June steps out the documents that have changed and why – log in to Gemba to see changes including updates to our family and carer policy, reduced requirements for staff who use timesheets, a new form for changing your superannuation account, and more.
Salary adjustment comes into effect in July
Kate Brewster emailed us on 14 June confirming all staff will be receiving the Fair Work Commission's annual pay rise, which increases award wages in line with inflation – including staff who are not paid according to an award. This adjustment comes into effect for the pay cycle starting 10 July, which will be processed on 26 July, and is a 5.75% increase. Our guaranteed superannuation contribution will also jump to 11% from 1 July.
Media, news, and events
Jesuit Social Services in the news and events to add to your diary.
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Youth justice centre closure means less flexibility
Julie Edwards spoke to Melbourne media following the Victorian Government's announcement it will remove the open-site Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre from the state's service mix, in a move we said wouldn't effectively support young people's accountability or rehabilitation.
Dropping off the Edge shows Euroa where to invest
Victorian MP Annabelle Cleeland told regional media in her Euroa electorate in Victoria's north-east that our Dropping off the Edge research highlighted challenges and opportunities for governments to invest in community led solutions to locational disadvantage.
Events
All Staff Day
Nearly 250 staff joined us in Melbourne on 14 June for another fantastic All Staff Day, where we heard first-hand about the impact of our programs, connected with our colleagues, and reflected on our organisational support for the Voice to Parliament. Browse (and share!) photos by Ted Ferreras from the day below.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is an annual recognition and celebration of the history, culture and achievements of First Nations people – we'll commemorate the day with an event in line with this year's theme, 'For Our Elders', as outlined in Sally Parnell's email from 28 June. Contact our events team for more information.
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