The Justice & Peace Office (JPO) of the Archdiocese of Sydney is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for passionate people wanting to practically deepen their understanding of social justice issues and Catholic Social Teachings (CST)!
During your time, you will be involved in one or more of JPO’s project areas where you may conduct research, draft reports and articles, contribute to policy brief writing, manage contacts and social medias, attend and partake in meetings and become an integral part of the JPO team. Projects include Mental Health, Refugees & Asylum Seekers, Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability, Reconciliation, Communications (Podcasting, Newsletters, and Social Media) and Housing & Homelessness.
To submit your application* to the program, please contact our Internship Coordinator, Cailey Sharp, and specify which intake you wish to be part of:
cailey.sharp@sydneycatholic.org
SOSJ: Have your say
The Justice & Peace Office is proud to present “Speaking of Social Justice: Have your Say.”
Hosted by a JPO intern each week, SOSJ: Have your Say is a podcast by young people, for young people, informing you of all the current and breaking highlights of the week through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Join us every week for our take on the latest social justice issues affecting you. Like our sister podcast “Speaking of Social Justice,” we aim to give our audience a greater insight into Mental Health, Refugees & Asylum Seekers, Environment & Sustainability, the Housing Crisis, Equity & Discrimination, and other domestic and international and domestic affairs to keep young people informed.
Season 1
Episode 1: Disconnect to Reconnect
To debut the first ever episode of Speaking of Social Justice: Have your Say, JPO intern and Human Resources student, Isaac Zammit, discusses Australia’s new work-life balance law. While many are left cheering over no longer been obligated to respond to pesky work emails outside of working hours, some are left scratching their heads on how to manage this new balance when urgent matters hit their desk and how this might influence worker-management conflict.
Episode 3: Screen Tied
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Episode 4: Why is Lent Important?
This Lenten season, walk with love and rejoice through prayer and fasting.
Episode 5: Redefining Security
JPO intern Isaac Zammit is back to redefine security: The case for diplomatic engagement over military expansion in Australia. Isaac delves into The notion of a ‘just war’ and Pope Francis’ unequivocal stance against war as a means to achieve peace. The case for Australia to realign its defence strategy would not only align with the Catholic teaching regarding the rejection of war but also contribute to a more stable economy and peaceful international order. Australia has the opportunity to champion a more peaceful, stable, and just world.
Episode 6: The Easter Season
JPO Intern and Business student Sarah Khosho is back this week to discuss the importance of the Easter season. Sarah discusses what this end of the Lenten seasons means for her as a young Christian as well as accounting the resurrection of Jesus under the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Episode 7: Intergenerational Connection
JPO Intern and Business student, Isaac Zammit, discusses in this week’s episode the Intergenerational Connection between Young and Old and how such engagement acts as the cornerstone of our communities and the thread that weaves through every meaningful interaction. Isaac works as a Recreational Activities Officer for an Aged Care Home specialising in dementia residents and recollects on the kind of wisdom that doesn’t just speak but listens. Isaac goes on to nudge younger people in the direction of supporting our elders by taking the first step in building these relationships and friendships, with a special mention of the Curious Grace drop-in centre model.