Mission Australia

1. Pathways to Prevention - Miller
(Document Downloads)

... Western Sydney, provides supported playgroups, nutrition programs and a family resource centre.  ...

2. Triple Care Farm
(Document Downloads)

... program Stepping Out which ensures that the young person and their family continue to receive help and support after they have left Triple Care Farm.  ...

3. National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
(Document Downloads)

... The main findings of 'National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses' shows that regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re ...

4. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion Paper - National Mental Health & Disability Employment
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia welcomes the discussion paper in the context of the Commonwealth’s broader social inclusion agenda, particularly given the strong links between poverty, unemployment, social exclusion ...

5. Pathways to Prevention Project
(Document Downloads)

... problem behaviour in young children, strengthens families and fosters positive child development. Mission Australia and Griffith University are partners in the groundbreaking family early intervention ...

6. Homeless Young Australians
(Document Downloads)

The reasons young people leave home are complex and include family conflict, physical and/or sexual abuse, substance abuse and trauma. This has been described as young people ‘running from’ family or personal ...

7. Lifestyle Assistant - Roma House
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Queensland)

... to be a flexible & family friendly workplace! For full detail on this position, and to apply online please click here ...

8. Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) Withdrawal and Respite
(Community Services/Community Services)

... flower essences, aromatherapy, art therapy, and drama therapy. Importantly the service also encourages family interaction by actively involving and engaging families and significant others through support, ...

9. Dubbo Leadership and Cultural Development Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Aboriginal students by providing: Weekly after school sessions that are educational, vocational, cultural and fun Links with Community Support Services Assistance with family mediation and ...

10. Creative Youth Initiatives
(Community Services/Community Services)

... issues or family breakdown. With support from musicians, artists and social workers, students are assisted in developing a broad range of skills and are encouraged to use creativity as an outlet for ...

11. Triple Care Farm
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Out” is also provided. This program ensures that the young person and their family continue to receive help and support after they have left Triple Care Farm. Click here to visit the TCF website. ...

12. Learning Unlimited
(Community Services/Community Services)

... include: Youth Activities Services (YAS) and its complementary program, Family Liaison (FLW) are early intervention programs that challenge young people through outdoor adventure skills and activities. ...

13. Brighter Futures (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... support and services to help prevent an escalation of the problems they are facing. The program recognises that supporting families before problems reach a crisis improves family resilience, promotes ...

14. Referral for Active Intervention
(Community Services/Community Services)

The Referral for Active Intervention (RAI) Services is an early intervention and prevention intensive family support service for families with children aged 0-10 who are known to the Child Safety Services ...

15. Pathways projects (NSW, VIC, WA, NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  nutrition programs and a family resource centre. In Perth, Mirabooka Pathways works with local schools to provide professionally facilitated playgroups for 0-5 year olds alongside family supports.  ...

16. The Parks Family Accommodation and Support Services
(Community Services/Community Services)

The Parks Family Accommodation and Support Services in Adelaide’s western suburbs provide a continuum of community housing options and support for families. We provide four accommodation units and ...

17. Nightspot Youth Homelessness Initiative
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  services (eg: counselling, family mediation and longer-term accommodation options). Where possible, young people are encouraged to reconcile with family and reconnect with education or work options. ...

18. Reconnect
(Community Services/Community Services)

Reconnect is a federally funded community-based early intervention service that encourages family reconciliation for young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Reconnect helps young ...

19. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  eg: family stress, poor literacy/numeracy, lack of skills, unemployment and substance abuse. Such programs are not only more successful but significantly cheaper to run. “There’s a real lack of ...

20. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

21. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... increasing pressure on individual and family income from rises in interest rates, utilities and the cost of food, the availability of affordable clothing and furniture in the area will greatly assist ...

22. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and uplifting album.” One of the students, Angie, who got involved in Sounds of the Street when she was suffering from depression and anxiety after a family breakdown said she could barely describe ...

23. Last minute Christmas gift ideas from Mission Australia!
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... eGifts ranging from providing a Christmas dinner to a disadvantaged family, to phone cards for homeless people. The virtual Christmas Tree has additional features such as Christmas card features ...

24. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... isn’t enough for a 12 year old. Drug education campaigns need to strengthen young people and give them the skills to respond appropriately if drugs enter their lives or the lives of friends and family.” ...

25. Mission Australia Launches SA Early Learning Centres
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia will introduce a new era of child care to South Australia today with the launch of its three “family focused” early learning centres in Adelaide. The centres at Redwood Park, Elizabeth ...