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Mission Australia helping families cut energy bills to prevent poverty spiral
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... essential service such as power..” Mission Australia’s Energy Matters coordinator Joyanne Mirra says assistance begins with an “energy audit” of the family’s home, identifying how energy is used and where ... Wednesday, 15 October 2008Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
Category: Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists
One of the most inspiring relationships for Mission Australia is with the Vincent Fairfax Family, which extends back to the very beginnings of the charity. The Honourable John Fairfax M.L.C., the Great ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008A - Z of Fundraising Ideas
Category: Donations/Fundraising
... selling handicrafts, cakes and charity cards. Your own ideas: They’re often the best! Zany ideas: Run a competition to think of an idea for a fundraiser beginning with Z! ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008U-Turn graduates donate car to victim of crime
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... Mundy said the victim of crime, a young mother with two children, was very excited about the car and looking forward to a new beginning in 2008. “The U-Turn participants stripped the car, repaired the ... Thursday, 20 December 2007Home care program for mentally ill reaps huge rewards National Mental Health Week
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... of Health – have spent a combined 28 days in hospital over the past 12 months. In the 12 months prior to HASI beginning, the same clients spent a combined 356 days in hospital. According to Mission ... Monday, 08 October 2007Backyard footy competition takes game back to grassroots in SA's mid north
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... is being launched this Sunday with an inaugural Finals Series, and it’s hoped a once-a-month Sunday League will begin in May 2008. Mr Herselman said Mission Australia, which runs a series of community ... Tuesday, 21 August 2007Mission Australia's Green Corps project to help rehabilitate MT Crawford Forest
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... expected to begin this month, the Green Corps team will: spread mulch in the Chalks Creek enclosures remove weeds in the Chalks Creek Revegetation area. install rabbit wire at the base ... Tuesday, 12 June 2007University courses for disadvantaged Australians offer a path out of poverty
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... lead to social interaction, learning and community participation. Since beginning in 2003, Catalyst-Clemente is now offered in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, with the possibility of courses in Perth ... Wednesday, 04 April 2007Noarlunga's sand dunes to be protected by Mission Australia's Green Corps project
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... gain insights into indigenous culture by working on the Yunggullungalla Indigenous Garden. Expected to begin this month (February 2007), the Port Noarlunga Sand Dune Rehabilitation project will also ... Monday, 05 February 2007Mission Australia's Green Corps project to restore Leg of Mutton Lake landmark
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... in the 1930s, the area has become overgrown. Under Mission Australia’s Green Corps project, it will be restored to its original shape. The community conservation project, expected to begin this month ... Monday, 05 February 2007Mission Australia's Green Corps project to restore South Australian landmarks
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... the State, including vital rural regions.” The 26 week programs, which will each involve ten local participants aged from 17-20 years old, are expected to begin this month (February 2007). Green Corps ... Monday, 05 February 2007Kapunda Copper Mine to be restored by Mission Australia's Green Corps project
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... metal mine, would help preserve and protect its history and begin planning for a regional botanical gardens. “The Kapunda Copper Mine Site is an extraordinary place, steeped in history and heritage,” ... Monday, 05 February 2007Mission Australia's Green Corps project to restore Murray Bridge Railway icon.
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... and community role, as well as providing valuable training for local young people.” The 26 week program, to involve ten local participants aged from 17-20 years old, is expected to begin this month (February ... Monday, 05 February 2007Young people to upgrade Gumeracha Walking Trail
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... partnership with the Adelaide Hills Council and Forestry SA, and would begin in this month (February 2007). “The Gumeracha Walking Trail project, will not only deliver community and conservation benefits ... Thursday, 01 February 2007Australian-first study shows achievements of ground-breaking early intervention program
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... so much more sense to head off problems before they begin. It’s far more effective and cheaper than intervening when problems have become entrenched.” “Pathways’ success is also important in another ... Thursday, 07 December 2006Get adventurous for charity
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... event has been staged in Melbourne. Competitors have the chance to win over $3000 of prizes. The Kodak Urban Max Adventure begins with registration at 8am, and starts at 9am at a secret central Melbourne ... Tuesday, 26 September 2006U-Turn graduates embark on Targa Tasmania adventure
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Mission Australia’s U-Turn program is giving eight young Tasmanians the chance of a lifetime to be involved in this year’s Targa Tasmania, which begins on Sunday. Mission Australia’s State Operations ... Friday, 21 April 2006