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From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
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... how something as simple as a good set of teeth could help him on his journey. Raised in a family heavily affected by alcohol abuse, Brian turned to alcohol and drug use at an early age. By the time he ... Wednesday, 12 November 2008Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
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... – and were often the least likely to ask for help. “There are several reasons why young men are so commonly affected by problem gambling. They are more likely than other age groups to frequent pubs ... Thursday, 03 July 2008Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
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... Enterprise Program (UREEP). “UREEP helps job seekers in the North Melbourne District to develop vocational skills to help them gain and maintain sustainable jobs in local industries affected by the skills ... Friday, 16 May 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... as safe accommodation, food, clothing and the option to access other intervention support services. Missionbeat transports homeless men, women, children, families and intoxicated or drug affected men ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Western Australia
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... abuse. Kick Start Kick Start is a lifestyle change program for young people in Bunbury who are, who have been, or who are likely to be affected by licit and illicit substance abuse. Pathways ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... or drug affected men and women are taken to services where their immediate needs can be met. These needs include safe accommodation, food, clothing and the option to access other intervention support services. ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Indigenous problem gamblers need greater support
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... The report claims that while gambling is a “high level” problem in many Indigenous communities, those affected did not often utilise the mainstream services that are available to support people with a ... Friday, 14 March 2008New green corps project to be launched at Paiwalla wetlands area near Murray bridge
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A team of young volunteers will assist drought-affected landholders and seek to improve the vegetation in the Paiwalla Wetlands area near Murray Bridge under an exciting new Green Corps project being launched ... Friday, 17 August 2007New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
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... lives are severely affected by mental illness. “Undiagnosed and unsupported mental health issues can be crippling for many people, and can ultimately affect their capacity to work, live at home and maintain ... Thursday, 16 August 2007Missionbeat homeless service needs a new van
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... for 28 years, providing transportation, information and referral service to homeless, intoxicated and drugs affected people helping them reach the care or medical treatment they need. Missionbeat Team ... Friday, 03 August 2007Help for workers in Gippsland's drought affected areas
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As Gippsland battles severe bushfires and drought, an Australian Government initiative, operated by Mission Australia in Sale, is taking practical steps to help ease the burden on drought affected families. ... Wednesday, 20 December 2006Young, Financially Insecure and a Victim of Violence - The Face of Homelessness in Western Australia
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... and transitional accommodation, accommodation placement and support, counselling, legal advice, drop-in social support, and rehabilitation services for those affected by alcohol and other drugs. To find ... Monday, 07 August 2006Innovative arts program engages disaffected Tasmanian youth
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... creative talents. Mission Australia’s Tasmanian Operations Manager Noel Mundy said the arts based program aims to positively engage disaffected students. “Ten students from high schools across Southern ... Tuesday, 16 May 2006