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Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... emergency departments; it is also employing the services of a psychologist, an occupational therapist, a drug and alcohol counsellor, an Indigenous outreach worker, along with dentists, barbers, podiatrists ... Monday, 18 August 2008Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
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... is that it only happens to older transient males with an alcohol dependency – wrong. Homelessness can and does happen to anyone. “Another myth is that to be homeless you need to sleep on the street – ... Thursday, 07 August 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... and needs. PSP helps you deal with and manage personal circumstances that can include: homelessness drug or alcohol problems psychological conditions or mental illness - including depression, ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
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... developed world in terms of its levels of homelessness,” Mr Hall said. On any night, there are about 100,000 homeless people across Australia. Contrary to stereotypes, they're not middle aged alcoholics ... Thursday, 22 May 2008New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
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... overcome challenges as diverse as mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, conflict and financial stress, we’re extremely proud to be offering 14 one-bedroom units for people on low incomes. “Affordable ... Monday, 14 April 2008Youth Beat service highlights concerns for young Tasmanians
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... up referrals occurring on Mondays and Tuesdays,” he said. “Youth Beat Glenorchy also attends most community events, major sporting days, education days and drug and alcohol workshops. “Through activity ... Monday, 07 April 2008Vodafone Australia Foundation
Category: Partnerships/Our Corporate Partners
... of homelessness and have highly complex needs such as alcohol and/or other drug dependency, mental health issues, disabilities, educational barriers, legal problems and/or are victims of abuse. This program ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
Category: Donations/Bequests
... the early 1990s I was having problems with alcohol and gambling, which made having a disability so much worse. Where I was living just wasn’t working out and it got to the point where I had to leave. Without ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008VIC Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... training/briefing session – this session will cover issues such as the role of the LP, mental health, drug and alcohol, professional boundaries etc and will assist the LP to feel more confident in their ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in the Northern Territory
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... up shelters, in Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy, promote individual and community well being by minimising the harm associated with alcohol and other substances, through a coordinated range of approaches. ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Western Australia
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... aged 12-21, wanting to withdraw from alcohol and other drugs. Yirra Yirra - located in Perth - assists young people who are experiencing problems with substance use. Yirra offers two services: a day ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... when homelessness does occur Pathways through a successful youth We help by: Assisting young people to overcome drug and alcohol dependency, and avoid anti-social behaviour Intervening early ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... and alcohol abuse, personal tragedy and unemployment. These are issues that can affect any one of us unexpectedly and leave us in need of assistance. We seek first to understand individuals and their ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways through a successful youth
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... alcohol counselling, anger management, conflict resolution and peer mediation. SWYS has a youth centre that provides the following programs: Drug and alcohol awareness program Post-release support ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Mission Australia Set to Launch New Drug Service in Gosnells
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... enhance drug and alcohol services in the area, providing a more convenient, ‘one-stop shop’ for people to address concerns about their drug or alcohol use. Mission Australia will continue to provide ... Wednesday, 12 December 2007Body image the main concern for young Australians
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... for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people. However, alcohol was the second highest issue of concern for Indigenous respondents at 31.8 per cent compared to 19.6 per cent of their non-Indigenous ... Tuesday, 04 December 2007Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
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One of Western Australia’s leading community service agencies will provide increased support to individuals – particularly young people – with both drug and alcohol and mental health issues following ... Friday, 28 September 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for mobile arts competition
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... by COB Friday, 28 September. “Artwork will be judged by a panel consisting of a Mission Australia representative, a member of the Alcohol and Tobacco Council, a representative from the Moonah Arts Centre ... Monday, 10 September 2007New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
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... and connect with other services or programs that could provide recovery support, such as drug and alcohol, housing or medical support. PHAM is funded by the Department of Families and Community ... Thursday, 16 August 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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... than those in secure housing (21% compared to 8%). While ‘alcohol and other drugs’ was the top issue of concern for young homeless people, ‘body image’ was their second top concern, with around 40% ... Monday, 06 August 2007More homeless services needed in Tasmania
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... issues they might have – a lack of a job, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, etc – if they don’t have a stable home.” Mr Mundy said the 2001 Census recorded 100,000 Australians are homeless ... Monday, 06 August 2007Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
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... and drug and alcohol abuse. He will also meet with Housing Minister Jay Weatherill and South Australia’s Commissioner for Social Inclusion Monsignor David Cappo as part of Mission Australia’s campaign ... Monday, 06 August 2007WA’s booming housing market drives 30% increase in homeless families
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... illness, drug and alcohol issues) – are heading further and further into Perth’s outlying suburbs, areas like Merriwa, Quinns Rock and Ellenbrook. “Support services in these areas are practically non-existent, ... Monday, 06 August 2007Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
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... to homelessness including mental health problems, drug and alcohol addictions, histories of abuse and the emerging housing affordability crisis. The state’s median house price had more than doubled from ... Monday, 06 August 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... Alcohol and other drugs was a top concern for 31.5% of respondents, while depression came third with 27.6%. “The range of concerns – from stress and abuse to depression, suicide and body image – suggests ... Monday, 07 May 2007