Responding to Need

Social Justice

This calls us to serve the mission of God in the spirit of Mary MacKillop and Julian Tenison Woods, especially with those who are oppressed or pushed to the edges of society.

We are called to respond and confront unjust systems which perpetuate discrepancies of wealth, privilege and power, and which diminish the integrity of creation.

In all of this, we acknowledge the original custodians of the land and are challenged to live simply, travel lightly and make room for all.

The Josephite Justice Network (JJN) is an organised network of Sisters and lay Josephites across Australia and New Zealand, advocating for justice in our own communities and across our world.

  • We stand in solidarity with those pushed to the fringes 
  • We lobby against exploitation and systemic injustice 
  • We build relationships with key leaders concerned about divisive politics
  • We strengthen our listening relationship in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart
  • We respond actively to Earth’s ecological crisis by supporting Laudato Si’, the Laudato Si’ Movement and Laudate Deum
  • We develop policies which promote just structures in our action and advocacy, especially for students in Josephite schools (JJAMM)

For more information or to get involved visit the Contact Us page and select Josephite Justice and Youth in the Enquiry Type option.


Read the latest Social Justice, JJN, JJAMM and JAG news and reflections

Social Justice Sunday 2025: Signs of Hope on the Edge

25 August 2025

This year on Social Justice Sunday (31 August), the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement reminds us of the raw truth: homelessness and mental ill-health are deeply entwined crises.

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

28 July 2025

The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is annually commemorated on 30 July. This year the theme is: Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation.

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Welcome Weekend 2025

8 July 2025

A Welcome Weekend took place at the end of Refugee Week, facilitated by the Josephite Justice Network and Josephite Action Group volunteers who hosted families from the House of Welcome.

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