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Kelly's story

Aged only four years old Kelly* was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, a behavioural condition characterised by social isolation and eccentric behaviour.

By the time she was 17 Kelly had been hospitalised for anorexia and her agoraphobia – an anxiety disorder associated with fear of public places – became worse...


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Research project captures most in-depth portrait of Australia's home...

blog-anon-homeless-manHomeless men suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at 20 times the level of the general male population while males who are roughsleepers or in crisis accommodation have spent an average of four years living on the streets in their lifetime according to research carried out as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing homelessness among Sydney men. The initiative – known as The Michael Project – provides homeless men with access to a range of supports ...

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NQ Fury FC announce 3-year partnership with Mission Australia

furyfc-launch-pmNorth Queensland Fury FC are delighted to announce an innovative three-year partnership with Mission Australia, which will see the two organisations work together to address Aboriginal disadvantage in North Queensland and the Northern Territory.

View the photo album from today's launch here
View the latest NQ Fury TVC here ...

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Survey reveals stark difference in outlook between homeless and non-...

youth-anxietyHomeless young Australians are significantly more concerned about body image, alcohol and bullying than their contemporaries in stable accommodation according to national community service organisation Mission Australia.

The results, compiled from data from Mission Australia’s 2009 National Survey of Young Australians, also found that young homeless people were far less concerned about drugs and personal safety ...

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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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A refuge from home
A refuge from home
An innovative Mission Australia program, Nightspot, is providing a fresh pathway from homelessness for at-risk young people.    Respite for at-risk young people For ...

60 seconds with Alexander Frail, ...
60 seconds with Alexander Frail, Support Worker for Mission Australia in Dubbo
What's your background? I was born in Orange but lived in numerous New South Wales towns. When I left school I started as an apprentice in the construction industry ...

Musical reaches out to youth
Musical reaches out to youth
When a young man was killed in 2005 in the NSW suburb of Minto, his friends had difficulty dealing with their grief. As a way to express their emotions they bandied ...

Good Food Guide 'rates' Mission A...
Good Food Guide 'rates' Mission Australia's Charcoal Lane restaurant
Mission Australia is extremely pleased to see its Charcoal Lane restaurant receive strong recognition in The Age newspaper's annual Good Food Guide published ...

Founding Purpose - 'Inspired by Jesus Christ, Mission Australia exists to meet human need and to spread the knowledge of the love of God'

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