Our Vision is to see a fairer Australia by enabling people in need to find pathways to a better life
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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. We are committed to eliminating disadvantage and creating a fairer Australia. With more than 450 services across metropolitan, rural and regional Australia – in every state and territory - we assist more than 300,000 people each year. Through our programs and services we;
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| Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'Thursday, 04 September 2008Today’s release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2006 Census of homeless people confirms the failure of past homeless policies and is evidence why a dramatic new approach to tackling the problem is needed, according to one of the nation’s leading homeless organisations, Mission Australia.The ABS’s Counting the Homeless report... + Read Full Story |
Making university education accessible to disadvantaged AustraliansTuesday, 05 August 2008A group of disadvantaged Melburnians have graduated from a groundbreaking new university-style program developed by Mission Australia and Australian Catholic University (ACU National).The Catalyst-Clemente program is a joint initiative seeking to promote self-confidence in people at risk of homelessness, physical and mental illness and addiction,... + Read Full Story | More News Articles
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