Mission Australia
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The Towards New Indicators of Disadvantage Project
Category: Download:Social Policy Reports
... existing instruments (e.g. poverty lines) to better identify the extent and nature of disadvantage in Australia. ... Friday, 21 March 2008Team Leader - Bequests - Sydney
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... and develop growth by implementing new strategies. You’ll draw on your strong sales background in a B2C industry to guide and train the bequests team and design better practices to ensure motivation and ... Wednesday, 20 August 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... We’re confident that the Michael Project will provide clear information to governments and policy-makers about how extra health, education and social supports can deliver better outcomes to homeless people ... Monday, 18 August 20085th Birthday for Volt Youth Enterprise Centre
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... welcomed here have moved on feeling better about themselves and their social and work prospects, and with improved opportunities to obtain work and relate successfully with others in their lives,” Ms Sellen ... Tuesday, 12 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... this regard. “Better coordination of services and communication between health and welfare agencies would also help to identify older people at risk of homelessness. “Mission Australia’s submission to ... Monday, 04 August 2008Young Australians wanted for national survey
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... – as well as schools, parents and families – better understand young people. “For example, community groups and social policy makers use the information to evaluate and improve their youth programs and ... Monday, 16 June 2008Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... becoming homeless in the first place, that they will be much better off in the long run,” “We will be using that experience to evaluate each of the options in the set out in the Green Paper,” Mr Hall ... Thursday, 22 May 2008Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... single parents.“ We’re encouraged by the stronger focus on training and better incentives to providers for helping the long time unemployed to find sustainable jobs. Until now, Job Network has always ... Friday, 16 May 2008Migrants and refugees give back to Australia
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... come to Australia looking for a better life. “In many countries, helping your neighbours or the community that you live in is not seen as volunteering; it’s seen as an essential part of every day family ... Friday, 09 May 2008Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... 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 2008Business Manager, Training Services (Palmerston North)
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory
"Developing a business to enable better lives" Lead this diverse, values-driven RTO to realise its growth potential Northern Territory (Palmerston North) Base You're ready to step ahead and we are ready ... Friday, 18 April 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... and in a safe environment, while giving them and their family the ‘time out’ they need. “We also need to do better at integrating the support services available for young homeless people or those at risk ... Wednesday, 09 April 2008A - Z of Fundraising Ideas
Category: Donations/Fundraising
... dressing up for the day; the more outrageous the better. Fun run: Organise your own or find a locally organised event. Garage sale: A great way to clear your house of unwanted items. Give it up: Get ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Community Services in the Northern Territory
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... recovery approach to assist people who have a severe functional limitation resulting from a mental illness. The program helps them to better manage their daily activities and provides access to a range ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... funded program that takes a collaborative approach in seeking to achieve better outcomes for children aged 0–5 and their families. It is implemented through a national framework which allows for tailored ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Mission Australia Funding
Category: Pathways/About Us
... Donations and Bequests The funds we receive enable us to help thousands of Australian’s in need find pathways to a better life. ... Friday, 14 March 2008People and Values
Category: Pathways/About Us
... to a better life. Together we embrace Mission Australia’s values of respect, integrity, compassion, perseverance and celebration. Our religious and ethnic backgrounds are many and varied. Our staff includes ... Friday, 14 March 2008Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... improving resources available in regional areas like Whyalla, from affordable housing for locals and seasonal populations to better transport, recreation, health and training options,” Mr Herselman said. ... Friday, 02 November 2007Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
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... area. Mission Australia’s WA State Director, Angie Paskevicius said the funding will go to better identifying and treating people struggling with these dual problems. “The funding will make a significant ... Friday, 28 September 2007Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... across states and territories. Mission Australia says a lack of consistent services, curriculum and delivery models meant children in some parts of the country were receiving a better start than kids ... Thursday, 27 September 2007Mission Australia opens new Launceston office
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... he said “It allows them to better manage their daily lives and access the services available to them.” Mission Australia has almost 320 services across every state and territory in Australia investing ... Monday, 10 September 2007New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... Helpers and Mentors Program aims particularly to help people with mental health issues to: learn how to better manage everyday tasks such as housekeeping, managing finances and learning how to ... Thursday, 16 August 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... views; secondly, it helps ‘humanise’ this group, who are sometimes victims of media and community stereotyping; finally, knowing more about homeless young people helps us better tailor our support services ... Monday, 06 August 2007Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... as wealthy as Australia, and with our small population, we should be doing a better job at making sure all our citizens have access to affordable and sustainable housing,” said Mr Hall. “We can’t just ... Monday, 06 August 2007Young people in Adelaide’s south on a roll to prevent crime, bridge generation gap
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... it seeks to break down the generation gap between young and older people, to build a better sense of community and connection. As part of the program, the Mission Australia Keep It Real team has been ... Friday, 03 August 2007