Jesuit Social Services
@jesuitsocialservic.bsky.social
Jesuit Social Services works to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
https://jss.org.au/
https://jss.org.au/
Hear from Jesuit Social Services’ climate projects lead Dr Ned Bible, who joined ABC Alice Springs last week to discuss a new piece of climate scenario projection work from Climate Justice Alliance NT, and the climate action we want to see from the Northern Territory Government.
September 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Hear from Jesuit Social Services’ climate projects lead Dr Ned Bible, who joined ABC Alice Springs last week to discuss a new piece of climate scenario projection work from Climate Justice Alliance NT, and the climate action we want to see from the Northern Territory Government.
Today is Wear It Purple Day – a day for us all to consider how we continue to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people: wearitpurple.org
August 29, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Today is Wear It Purple Day – a day for us all to consider how we continue to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people: wearitpurple.org
Our CEO Julie Edwards spoke to
@heraldsunsport.bsky.social
last weekend about the effectiveness of the Victorian Government’s machete ban in addressing crime.
Read the full story: www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaus...
@heraldsunsport.bsky.social
last weekend about the effectiveness of the Victorian Government’s machete ban in addressing crime.
Read the full story: www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaus...
August 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our CEO Julie Edwards spoke to
@heraldsunsport.bsky.social
last weekend about the effectiveness of the Victorian Government’s machete ban in addressing crime.
Read the full story: www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaus...
@heraldsunsport.bsky.social
last weekend about the effectiveness of the Victorian Government’s machete ban in addressing crime.
Read the full story: www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaus...
Strategic projects lead David Murray joined ABC Statewide Radio last week to discuss the appointment of Victoria Police's new Chief Commissioner Mike Bush, and our hopes for how this appointment can support crime prevention approaches.
August 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Strategic projects lead David Murray joined ABC Statewide Radio last week to discuss the appointment of Victoria Police's new Chief Commissioner Mike Bush, and our hopes for how this appointment can support crime prevention approaches.
“As (the NT Gov) lead us in a direction that criminalises poverty driven offending, there are no signs that the ‘youth crime crisis’ that propelled them to election victory is being solved. Instead, we are seeing police, courts & prisons stretched well beyond their limits."
August 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
“As (the NT Gov) lead us in a direction that criminalises poverty driven offending, there are no signs that the ‘youth crime crisis’ that propelled them to election victory is being solved. Instead, we are seeing police, courts & prisons stretched well beyond their limits."
The annual #ClosingTheGap report, published yesterday, demonstrates the need for Federal leadership to ensure vulnerable individuals, families and communities are supported to thrive.
Read our media release: jss.org.au/.../closing-...
Read our media release: jss.org.au/.../closing-...
July 31, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The annual #ClosingTheGap report, published yesterday, demonstrates the need for Federal leadership to ensure vulnerable individuals, families and communities are supported to thrive.
Read our media release: jss.org.au/.../closing-...
Read our media release: jss.org.au/.../closing-...
Today is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, commemorating the life and work of the founder of the Jesuits.
Read Andy Hamilton SJ's reflection on how St Ignatius Loyola continues to inspire and drive the work of Jesuit Social Services: jss.org.au/.../our.../f...
Read Andy Hamilton SJ's reflection on how St Ignatius Loyola continues to inspire and drive the work of Jesuit Social Services: jss.org.au/.../our.../f...
July 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Today is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, commemorating the life and work of the founder of the Jesuits.
Read Andy Hamilton SJ's reflection on how St Ignatius Loyola continues to inspire and drive the work of Jesuit Social Services: jss.org.au/.../our.../f...
Read Andy Hamilton SJ's reflection on how St Ignatius Loyola continues to inspire and drive the work of Jesuit Social Services: jss.org.au/.../our.../f...
Genevieve Higgins, Principal Restorative Practitioner – Lotjpadhan, joined a panel of experts at the launch of
@victorialegalaid.bsky.social's new report 'Feeling supported, not stuck: rethinking intervention orders for children and young people' late last week 👇
@victorialegalaid.bsky.social's new report 'Feeling supported, not stuck: rethinking intervention orders for children and young people' late last week 👇
July 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Genevieve Higgins, Principal Restorative Practitioner – Lotjpadhan, joined a panel of experts at the launch of
@victorialegalaid.bsky.social's new report 'Feeling supported, not stuck: rethinking intervention orders for children and young people' late last week 👇
@victorialegalaid.bsky.social's new report 'Feeling supported, not stuck: rethinking intervention orders for children and young people' late last week 👇
Jesuit Social Services stands in solidarity with ACOSS and the community sector, signing onto a joint statement calling on the Federal Government to accelerate its plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2035, not 2050, in line with the latest science.
July 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Jesuit Social Services stands in solidarity with ACOSS and the community sector, signing onto a joint statement calling on the Federal Government to accelerate its plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2035, not 2050, in line with the latest science.
Concerns family intervention orders 'designed for adults' are being placed on young people - an important story about a new report by Victoria Legal Aid at ABC News: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
'How does this help?': Families fight intervention orders forced on their child
A new report from Victoria Legal Aid reveals a rise in the number of children being placed on violence intervention orders, with some as young as 10 years old.
www.abc.net.au
July 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Concerns family intervention orders 'designed for adults' are being placed on young people - an important story about a new report by Victoria Legal Aid at ABC News: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
We support a new joint statement published by Catholic bishops across Africa, Asia and Latin America, which is a prophetic and urgent call for justice ahead of COP 30 taking place in Brazil in November.
Read the full statement here: www.sjesjesuits.global/2025/07/06/a...
Read the full statement here: www.sjesjesuits.global/2025/07/06/a...
A Call For Climate Justice And The Common Home | Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat
www.sjesjesuits.global
July 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
We support a new joint statement published by Catholic bishops across Africa, Asia and Latin America, which is a prophetic and urgent call for justice ahead of COP 30 taking place in Brazil in November.
Read the full statement here: www.sjesjesuits.global/2025/07/06/a...
Read the full statement here: www.sjesjesuits.global/2025/07/06/a...
“This is about building a connection to self, to others, and to the natural world. It’s about offering carers the space and support they need to keep going—to put fuel back in the tank.”
How nature and connection are supporting carers in Melbourne’s west: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
How nature and connection are supporting carers in Melbourne’s west: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
July 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM
“This is about building a connection to self, to others, and to the natural world. It’s about offering carers the space and support they need to keep going—to put fuel back in the tank.”
How nature and connection are supporting carers in Melbourne’s west: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
How nature and connection are supporting carers in Melbourne’s west: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
Dom Alford, Manager Prevention in Communities at the Men’s Project, joined Radio National's Life Matters program alongside @michaelgflood.bsky.social to discuss the #girldad movement and what it means to be a father of girls.
Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
July 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Dom Alford, Manager Prevention in Communities at the Men’s Project, joined Radio National's Life Matters program alongside @michaelgflood.bsky.social to discuss the #girldad movement and what it means to be a father of girls.
Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Net Zero Commission’s 2025 consultation process, as the Commission is shaping its work plan and developing the climate change and adaptation advice to be shared with the NSW Government 👇
July 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Net Zero Commission’s 2025 consultation process, as the Commission is shaping its work plan and developing the climate change and adaptation advice to be shared with the NSW Government 👇
Tune in to ABC Radio National tomorrow from 9am to hear Dom Alford, Manager Prevention in Communities at the Men’s Project join the Life Matters program for a discussion about masculinity in fatherhood.
July 14, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Tune in to ABC Radio National tomorrow from 9am to hear Dom Alford, Manager Prevention in Communities at the Men’s Project join the Life Matters program for a discussion about masculinity in fatherhood.
Andy Hamilton SJ says NAIDOC Week calls on all of us who are committed to building a more just nation—one that acknowledges its historical and ongoing debts.
Read his full reflection: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
Read his full reflection: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
July 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Andy Hamilton SJ says NAIDOC Week calls on all of us who are committed to building a more just nation—one that acknowledges its historical and ongoing debts.
Read his full reflection: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
Read his full reflection: jss.org.au/news-and-med...
We are deeply disappointed that the Northern Territory Government has today announced plans to further restrict access to youth diversion – by expanding the list of offences that are no longer eligible.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
NT youth crime law change to see kids ineligible for prison alternatives
The NT government will rewrite youth crime laws this month to reclassify 13 offences as "serious", requiring children who commit them to attend court rather than go through youth diversion.
www.abc.net.au
July 4, 2025 at 5:24 AM
We are deeply disappointed that the Northern Territory Government has today announced plans to further restrict access to youth diversion – by expanding the list of offences that are no longer eligible.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Our team in the Northern Territory is walking alongside community leaders in Katherine to build a more just, safe and equitable future through justice reinvestment.
This photo captures some of the incredible KJR staff—who are leading this work on the ground every day 👇
This photo captures some of the incredible KJR staff—who are leading this work on the ground every day 👇
July 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our team in the Northern Territory is walking alongside community leaders in Katherine to build a more just, safe and equitable future through justice reinvestment.
This photo captures some of the incredible KJR staff—who are leading this work on the ground every day 👇
This photo captures some of the incredible KJR staff—who are leading this work on the ground every day 👇
Public hearings for the Inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers began last week and continue throughout July and August. We recently made a submission to the Inquiry, advocating for a just and equitable approach to the redevelopments 👇
July 1, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Public hearings for the Inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers began last week and continue throughout July and August. We recently made a submission to the Inquiry, advocating for a just and equitable approach to the redevelopments 👇
We were grateful to speak at an event facilitated by No To Violence, and attended by Minister for Social Services
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social and Assistant Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne this morning.
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social and Assistant Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne this morning.
June 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
We were grateful to speak at an event facilitated by No To Violence, and attended by Minister for Social Services
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social and Assistant Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne this morning.
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social and Assistant Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Ged Kearney at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne this morning.
It is very disappointing to see the Northern Territory Government breaking its election promise of a 2030 emissions reduction target.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
NT government says it will not implement 2030 emissions reduction target
The Country Liberal Party committed to a 43 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 leading into last year's NT election, which it won from opposition. The environment minister now says that target wi...
www.abc.net.au
June 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
It is very disappointing to see the Northern Territory Government breaking its election promise of a 2030 emissions reduction target.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
We were pleased to welcome a number of esteemed Mental Health Commissioners from across Victoria, South Australia and New Zealand to our Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect program in Sunshine this week.
June 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We were pleased to welcome a number of esteemed Mental Health Commissioners from across Victoria, South Australia and New Zealand to our Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect program in Sunshine this week.
NTCOSS has released its Cost of Living Report, highlighting the cost of living pressures faced by Territorians.
We support the reports recc's, including for the Fed Gov to raise all income support payments to $82+/day so everyone can afford to meet basic needs.
Report: ntcoss.org.au/wp-content/u...
We support the reports recc's, including for the Fed Gov to raise all income support payments to $82+/day so everyone can afford to meet basic needs.
Report: ntcoss.org.au/wp-content/u...
ntcoss.org.au
June 3, 2025 at 5:53 AM
NTCOSS has released its Cost of Living Report, highlighting the cost of living pressures faced by Territorians.
We support the reports recc's, including for the Fed Gov to raise all income support payments to $82+/day so everyone can afford to meet basic needs.
Report: ntcoss.org.au/wp-content/u...
We support the reports recc's, including for the Fed Gov to raise all income support payments to $82+/day so everyone can afford to meet basic needs.
Report: ntcoss.org.au/wp-content/u...
We’re pleased to share a powerful video featuring messages from prominent Australian men speaking against family violence, an initiative of the Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Hon Will Alstergren AO.
More: www.canberratimes.com.au/story/897973...
More: www.canberratimes.com.au/story/897973...
Hollywood and sport stars issue anti-violence plea
Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana and Usman Khawaja are among prominent Australian men featured in an anti-family violence campaign...
www.canberratimes.com.au
May 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
We’re pleased to share a powerful video featuring messages from prominent Australian men speaking against family violence, an initiative of the Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Hon Will Alstergren AO.
More: www.canberratimes.com.au/story/897973...
More: www.canberratimes.com.au/story/897973...
‘Genocide’: Patrick Dodson condemns Australia’s Aboriginal youth incarceration rates (via @australia.theguardian.com): www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Genocide’: Patrick Dodson condemns Australia’s Aboriginal youth incarceration rates
Former Labor senator also says child removals are a way to ‘eradicate a people from the landscape’
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
‘Genocide’: Patrick Dodson condemns Australia’s Aboriginal youth incarceration rates (via @australia.theguardian.com): www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...