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Paid maternity leave battle reignited
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... for employees in 2007. Of its 3,500 staff, close to 70% are women, so the move to paid maternity leave was both a moral and practical decision. As an organisation that believes strongly in family and ... Thursday, 02 October 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... underestimation because we know that older homeless people aren’t accessing mainstream services in their true numbers. That’s because they believe – mostly correctly – that existing homeless services don’t ... Monday, 04 August 2008Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
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... that the Government has not announced any changes to the Disability Employment Network and Vocation and Rehabilitation Services. We believe it is vital for the future success of Job Network and for the ... Friday, 16 May 2008Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
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... be inspired to go on to make an additional donation of their own money to Mission Australia. “At realestate.com.au we are big believers in the power of the internet to change lives for the better. Over ... Thursday, 01 May 2008Corporate Partnerships
Category: Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships
... sustainable business practices and believe government, business and community sectors working together facilitate healthy communities. To find out more about becoming a corporate partner, please email ... Monday, 28 April 2008Mission Australia launches ground-breaking education program
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... to be involved in a sponsorship with Mission Australia. “We believe education creates opportunities, not just for the person, but also for the community that benefits from the skills learned. The Catalyst ... Friday, 18 April 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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... the increase, it’s not insurmountable, and the recommendations in the report – along with costings – provide us with a good start for bringing homeless numbers down. “Mission Australia firmly believes ... Wednesday, 09 April 2008Our Employment Services
Category: Employment Services/Employment Services
Mission Australia believes helping people find and maintain a sustainable job assists individuals, families, communities, and ultimately, our society as a whole. We are one of Australia’s largest providers ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
Category: Community Services/Community Services
Mission Australia believes all Australian children should experience a safe, healthy and happy childhood. We recognise that some families find it difficult to provide a safe and nurturing environment ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: Community Services/Community Services
Mission Australia believes all Australians should be able to live in a safe, secure and affordable home. We recognise that people become homeless due to a range of issues including mental illness, drug ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways through a successful youth
Category: Community Services/Community Services
Mission Australia believes all young people should have the opportunity to successfully move through their adolescent years and into adulthood, well prepared for life ahead. At Mission Australia, we ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008About Mission Australia
Category: Pathways/About Us
... City Missions, including Sydney City Mission, our founding purpose is to meet human need and to give expression to the love of God. We believe in helping Australians in need get back on their feet. We ... Friday, 14 March 2008Mission Australia congratulates Thomas Spottswood Australian Apprentice of the Year
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... (Mechanical Fitting and Turning) with Wide Bay Group Training Scheme Limited in 2006, Thomas is now employed by Hyne Timber as a Project Fitter. Thomas strongly advocates AAC and believes an apprenticeship ... Thursday, 15 November 2007New poverty research shows Australians missing out
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... believes is essential for an acceptable standard of living. This includes access to key services and items that allow people to participate in community life – not income alone, the traditional indicator ... Monday, 15 October 2007Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
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... but we also believe strongly in the reintroduction of a child-focussed portfolio into the Federal Ministry. “Think five years ago and Australia had a Federal Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. ... Thursday, 27 September 2007More homeless services needed in Tasmania
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... to the national figure of 46 per cent. “But these figures are out of date. Based on our experiences – and what other agencies are saying – we believe homeless numbers across all groups (women, men, families, ... Monday, 06 August 2007Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
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One of the country’s leading providers of housing support, Mission Australia, believes homeless people are being left out of the current debate on housing affordability. Mission Australia Chief Executive ... Monday, 06 August 2007Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
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... Lincoln said. “But from our experience as one of the country’s largest providers of emergency accommodation, we believe homeless numbers are on the rise, and across all demographics.” Tracey, a former ... Monday, 06 August 2007Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
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... carers of the grandkids. These grandparents look after more than 31,000 children,” said Ms Hampshire. “We believe these figures significantly underestimate the true picture out there, and as a result, ... Tuesday, 17 July 2007Supporting Tasmanian communities for children
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... for the children included Mystical Makebelieve Entertainment performances, a playgym area, jumping castle, face painting and giveaways and lucky door prizes.” Mission Australia is the Community Partner ... Friday, 13 July 2007Hunter Legal Service assisting the Disadvantaged
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... Bono & Community Programs Director, believes the pilot service has been an invaluable support for some of the most disadvantaged people in our region. “It has been a privilege to work on this project ... Thursday, 05 July 2007UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
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One of the country’s leading providers of housing support, Mission Australia, believes Federal and State/Territory governments must work together to create a coordinated National Housing Strategy after ... Tuesday, 12 June 2007Talented young Indigenous people blaze new trail under IYMP
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... she’s completed her training and studies. “I’ve seen the effects of poor health on my family and community and I believe that good health is vital to improving the status of Indigenous people across ... Tuesday, 22 May 2007Combating youth unemployment rates in Tasmania
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... about breaking the back of youth unemployment, we need to start thinking differently about the problem and looking deeper into its causes. “We believe the recommendations contained in YES are a good ... Tuesday, 27 February 2007Mission Australia to combat unemployment in Meekatharra
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... client herself, the organisation’s Meekatharra services manager Sue Herbert believes the new office will make a difference to individuals - and the wider community - through matching willing employees ... Tuesday, 16 January 2007