Mission Australia

1. 2009
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... 11-24 (97.9 per cent aged 11-19). When asked to rank concerns about 15 issues, drugs was ranked most frequently in the top three by 26.8 per cent of respondents, closely followed by suicide at 26.3 per ...

2. National Survey of Young Australians
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Each year, Mission Australia conducts a national survey of young Australians which uncovers the issues that concern them, who they admire and where they turn to for advice and support. ...

3. Social Policy Reports
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Mission Australia regularly publishes snapshots, advocacy papers and major reports on key social issues, including: families and children, homelessness, youth, social inclusion, poverty, employment, and ...

4. SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from Inspire Foundation
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... and young people. Kerry spoke about the challenge of youth mental health and the work the Inspire Foundation does to help young people with mental health issues through the use of technology and the Internet. ...

5. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Green Paper - Which way home
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Mission Australias aspiration is to have appropriate housing and support for everybody in our community by 2020. A national plan Linking Support and Housing to End Homelessness will get us there. It will ...

6. Our Response to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Training Inquiry
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Mission Australia welcomes the Inquiry into successful youth transitions. Any efforts to enhance the successful transition of disadvantaged young people need to include integrated and holistic responses ...

7. Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
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... which works with people who have faced, or continue to face, a range of issues, including mental and physical illness, addiction or the risk of homelessness.  ...

8. Strange Bedfellows - Integrated Clinical & Non Clinical Programs at a Residential Treatment Program
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... by standardised outcomes measures.TCF is a residential rehabilitation program, specialising in integrated treatment for clients aged 16 to 24 years with mental health and alcohol and other drug issues. ...

9. The Families on the Fringe report
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... and Oakey (an inland rural town west of Brisbane) and reports on the reasons for their move and the issues faced. ...

10. The experiences of young people: How do their living arrangements impact
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... annual National survey of young Australians with over 45,000 young people aged 11-24 years. The survey aimed to identify the important and emerging issues for young people through a series of questions ...

11. In their own words: Insights into the concerns of young Australians
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This publication uses the direct voices of young people to look at their issues of concern. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

12. Community Service Workers - Casual Positions
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... potential of gaining significant insight to issues surrounding women in crisis, mental health, alcohol and drugs or disabilities and is suited to a person seeking to enhance their assessment and social ...

13. 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 ...

14. Learning Unlimited
(Community Services/Community Services)

... or enterprise initiatives. Case management is also provided, which addresses the social or emotional issues that have prevented the young person from continuing their education. ...

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

... nine Crisis Accommodation Program (CAP) houses for families in need. We work with clients to provide the necessary support to help resolve immediate issues, address long term needs and assist with access ...

16. Catalyst-Clemente Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and uphold professional boundaries. Interacting sensitively with people from different backgrounds, including those who may be experiencing issues such as homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, mental ...

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

... had proven the best approach to reducing juvenile offending was not putting young people in custody but providing them with access to programs that addressed the issues at the heart of their behaviour, ...

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

... security and a sense of belonging can be destroyed in a matter of months. Many are already grappling with substance abuse, mental health issues, risk of self harm, homelessness, low literacy, a history ...

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

...  issues such as a relationship breakdown, or the loss of a loved one. In our experience people are often facing multiple issues so by taking a holistic approach, the outcome is better. “And importantly ...

20. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
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... song writers confronted by issues from homelessness, to mental illness, abuse and addiction. Head Game was launched at an all-ages concert at FraserStudios, Chippendale last Friday... with MC Mr ...

21. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
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... its biggest group since the survey began in 2002 – between the ages of 11-24 (97.9 per cent aged 11-19). When asked to rank their concern about 15 issues drugs was ranked most frequently in the top three ...

22. Missionbeat: a Sydney icon turns 30
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... range of other issues including mental illness and substance abuse.   “Missionbeat has changed as well. We do a lot more than simply offer transportation. Because we’re the first point of contact we play ...

23. Mission Australia to host community forum at Rooty Hill RSL today
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... to identify issues and challenges facing families in and around Mt Druitt as well as improve service delivery for children and families. “This forum will be the first step in the process and we hope to ...

24. PM for a day? What would you do to tackle poverty?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... fly the winner to Canberra to meet the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion, Senator Ursula Stephens, to discuss their ideas and the issues surrounding poverty,” said Toby. Media contact: Paul ...

25. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. With support from musicians, artists and social workers, students are develop a broad range of skills and use creativity as an outlet for ...