Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia

On 14 November, we honoured Fr Arrupe’s memory, whose spirit lives on in our work. May his example inspire us to carry forward this mission of justice, reconciliation, and shared humanity for the greater service of God and the wellbeing of all people: buff.ly/3CqRRQZ

If you would like the opportunity to hear from the Pacific Climate Fellows and learn about how you can support them, Rotary South Pacific is hosting an evening webinar on Thursday the 21st of November. ➡️ RSVP here: buff.ly/4hKmgda

We were privileged to welcome the ERC's Climate Fellows who joined us from Kiribati and Tuvalu to share their insights and expertise about the key issues affecting their communities in the Pacific. Read more here: buff.ly/4fFBSNr

$50 Gift vouchers are available for all interviewees. Please follow this link to complete the survey here: buff.ly/3UFroFR

Are you a woman aged 18-35, from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, in your first 5 years of arrival in Southwest Sydney? Please consider completing this survey through UNSW and WSU.

Our strategic planning for 2025 onwards is well underway! It was great to have our whole team together, including staff and core volunteers, reflecting on who we are, where we’ve been, and what we want for the future. Thank you to all who support us and the people we serve! 🙏

Brother Ghislaine was taken by the compassion and kindness of our frontline staff and volunteers, who are such an important part of our JRS Australia story. 💙 Would you like to volunteer? Please get in touch: buff.ly/4eb2cxE

JRS staff and volunteers were so happy to welcome Brother Ghislaine from the Taizé community who is visiting Australia and led a meditation at St Patrick's Cathedral last week. We spoke about our shared values and vision and our commitment to accompanying people seeking asylum.

Participants will receive a gift card as a token of appreciation for participating. If you think this research may be relevant to you, click on the link below to find out more and register your interest 👇 bit.ly/aayresearchpro…

Researchers at Monash University are conducting a study into the relationship between #emotionregulation and #wellbeing among African Australian #youth (15-24 years) from #refugee and #asylumseeker backgrounds.

Families like Sarah and Joseph's often have no access to mainstream or government support. Learn more about their story here: buff.ly/40qv41W And if you would like to donate, please visit: buff.ly/40q7lPo

Sarah* arrived in Australia from Palestine earlier this year, following the escalation of the war in Gaza. Sarah is accompanied by her husband Joseph*, and their children, who came to JRS Australia seeking food, housing and other emergency relief.

A big thank you to St Aloysius for welcoming us so warmly! 🙏 To learn more about our schools programs and how you can get involved, please visit: buff.ly/4dPGAXC

We loved joining the staff of St Aloysius’ College, Cronulla on their staff development day at the end of last term! 💙 Vin, our Schools Engagement Coordinator, and two of our incredible speakers with lived experience, ran a community conversation with around 50 staff members.

To learn more about our employment program, how you could get involved as a partner, or to donate a device yourself, please visit: buff.ly/3NBpGRT

Thank you to our amazing partner Cheryl Sing for dropped by last week to deliver 8 laptops for our employment program. 🚀 Cheryl is the founder of the Laptop initiative and has been supporting our work for a while now to bridge the digital divide!

Thank you to everyone who continues to accompany us and the people we serve. 🙏 💌 Learn more about how you can support our Casework and Emergency services: buff.ly/3YhGp1o ➡️ And find our Spring LINK here: buff.ly/4fc4eOS

During our Spring Appeal, we are reflecting on what accompaniment means to us. 💙 In our Spring LINK, our Acting Country Director Josephine Rechichi shares a heartfelt reflection on accompaniment as a value that resonates with her, and that brings us all together.

We had a lovely time celebrating our Casework and Emergency Relief Manager Rose, as we wish her well on her maternity leave. Thank you Rose for all that you do for us, and may this next stage of your parenting journey bring you joy and wonder. 🩵🩷💚💛

💙 If you would like to stand with us, please consider emailing your local MP: buff.ly/4dRvAcc #HomeIsHere

The letter coincided with 100 days of refugee-led national protests. It urges Labor to “rise above the politics of fear and division” and provide a clear and swift resolution for people living in limbo before the next Federal Election. ➡️ Read the letter: buff.ly/4e0cW1T

⚠️ JRS Australia has united with seventy-six refugee, legal, human rights and faith-based organisations to share an open letter to the Federal Government, demanding an urgent pathway to permanency for approximately 8,400 people failed by the now defunct Fast Track system.