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American Express Festival of Potential to again support Creative Youth Initiatives

Disadvantaged and marginalised young people taking part in Mission Australia’s Creative Youth Initiatives (CYI) will receive a boost this week thanks to the American Express Festival of Potential. After the success of the Sydney Festival, American Express has taken the Festival to Melbourne...

State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention

One of Australia's leading providers of services to disadvantaged young people has called on state and territory governments to set targets to reduce the number of juveniles in custody and increase alternative justice or 'diversionary' programs to achieve their aims.

On the eve of the National Juvenile Justice Summit in Melbourne (Thurs-Fri, 25-26 February), Mission Australia said almost all state and territory governments currently had the wrong policy settings...

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About Mission Australia

More than 3000 staff and 1000 volunteers make up the heart and soul of Mission Australia. We are united in our desire to see a fairer Australia and to help those in need find pathways to a better life. Together we embrace Mission Australia's values of respect, integrity, compassion, perseverance and celebration.

Our religious and ethnic backgrounds are many and varied. Our staff includes social workers, youth workers, psychologists, counsellors, community development workers, teachers, allied health workers, trainers, managers, administrators, entrepreneurs and fundraisers.

Mission Australia is an empowering and compassionate community service organisation. We have been helping to transform the lives of Australians in need for almost 150 years.

Arising historically from various City Missions, including Sydney City Mission, our founding purpose is to meet human need and to give expression to the love of God.

We believe in helping Australians in need get back on their feet through Employment, Training, Housing, Family, Youth and Community Services. We are committed to eliminating disadvantage and creating a fairer Australia.

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Mission Australia winner celebrates with BBQ cooked by celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue

Heather Edwards from Greenslopes was the lucky winner of Mission Australia’s ‘Ben O’Donoghue BBQ’ competition, and on Saturday 13 February, celebrated her luck with nine of her closest friends, a brand new barbeque – and celebrity chef Ben O’Donoghue.

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Volunteering is a life-changing experience

“Volunteering for Mission Australia has been a life-changing experience I’ll always treasure,” says Melbourne-born Yenny, a youth worker in the Northern Territory. “It challenged me in so many ways and rewarded me with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.”

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ABC Learning centres purchase – a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity

A new chapter in the early learning and support of Australia’s children began late last year with the purchase of 678 ABC Learning childcare centres by four of the country’s most respected charities, including Mission Australia.

The centres were ... Read More

We must act now to save a lost generation

Twenty-two-year-old Marcus* had been involved in drugs ever since he’d been at school. He dropped out in year 9 and over time his relationships with family and friends disintegrated. He ended up living in a car, spraying graffiti and getting ... Read More

Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown

Mission Australia has launched a new Financial Education, Counselling and Community hub in Campbelltown this week.

This new support service gives locals the chance to buy brand new clothes and furnishings at a fraction ... Read More

Fundraising

How does Mission Australia Fundraise?

One of our more visible programs is our face-to-face fundraising. Face to face fundraisers approach members of the public, providing information about our services and asking the person whether they would like to consider becoming a regular monthly donor. Read more...