Mission Australia

1. Mission of hope - a family's legacy
(Daily News/Blog)

... and training in addition to medical and social services which are fundamental in breaking the cycle of homelessness.  "My grandmother would have been very supportive of it! She made a solid commitment ...

2. A refuge from home
(Daily News/Blog)

... comfortable bedroom, bathroom and laundry facilities, clothes, an evening meal, breakfast and most importantly, a chance to talk. The young person is then offered a way out of their situation by being ...

3. Shane turns his life around
(Daily News/Blog)

... example of how giving rewards for work well done and opportunities can break negative cycles. “I’ve learn about spray-painting, mechanics and panel-beating, he says. “U-Turn is good – it keeps you out ...

4. Creative Youth Initiatives: Staff discuss art and music programs in new video
(Daily News/Blog)

... homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. View Creative Youth Initiatives at our Youtube channel The programs develop their creativity through visual arts and music as well their self ...

5. Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... has a high level of youth unemployment, poverty, family breakdown, violence and homelessness. (Area covered: Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury region/Mt Druitt). We target young people (16-24).  ...

6. Creative Youth Initiatives fundraise over $2,000 in overnight Winter Sleepout
(Daily News/Blog)

... such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown, and have been reflecting on their Winter Sleepout experience. Team member Melissa Fenyo said "Winter Sleepout is there to raise awareness ...

7. Help transform a troubled young life today
(Community Services/Community Services)

... lives, such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. Learning Unlimited - This program offered in South Australia works in partnership with schools to meet the needs of young people ...

8. Sydney youth service to host Winter Sleepout - with a creative edge
(Daily News/Blog)

... and artistic activities, games, teasers, energisers and dares; all under the direction of the dynamic CYI team." With the challenge run overnight, participants will be aided by regular breaks, ‘Down ...

9. Wagga Youth Connections (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... or is a risk of breakdown:  Individual counseling to help young people and better manage their relationships  Programs that help young people boost their self esteem, confidence and resilience.  ...

10. Action needed to reduce problem gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mission Australia CEO. “Problem gambling causes not only financial crisis and bankruptcy, it contributes to family and relationship breakdown, homelessness, depression and even suicide. “We would ...

11. New Mission Australia regional office opened in Dubbo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... leaving the juvenile justice system to break the cycle of criminality” said Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall. “Offering a wide range of programs in one location is part of our ‘place-based’ assistance ...

12. Project Circuit Breaker (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Project Circuit Breaker is a free, mobile prevention and early intervention service based in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. It supports families with children aged 9-17 and helps them make positive changes ...

13. Roma House (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Roma House is a breakthrough in services for homeless people in Queensland. It provides accommodation and support services for up to 39 long-term homeless people at any one time. The service provides: ...

14. Creative Youth Initiatives (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... lives, such as homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, family breakdown, unemployment and poor educational experiences. The programs develop the young persons creativity through visual arts ...

15. Nightspot Youth Homelessness Initiative (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... bedroom, bathroom & laundry facilities, clothes, an evening meal, breakfast and most importantly, a chance to talk. The next day, the young person is offered pathways out of their situation by being ...

16. Café One on Wickham (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... access community services. Open from 7.30am to 2.30pm on weekdays for breakfast and lunch, the café can connect clients with: Low cost meals Welfare referrals Flexible and informal case management ...

17. Mission Australia Centre (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

The Mission Australia Centre (MAC), located in central Sydney, aims to break the cycle of homelessness by providing varying levels of intervention through flexible, innovative responsive services, programs ...

18. American Express Festival of Potential to again support Mission Australia's Creative Youth Initiatives
(Daily News/Blog)

... 1,000 canvases). CYI is targeted at young people aged 16-25 years of age facing many and varied challenges in their lives from homelessness to family breakdown. It includes art and music programs to help ...

19. Media Release: Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(Daily News/Blog)

... the students, Angie, who got involved in Sounds of the Street when she was suffering from depression and anxiety after a family breakdown said she could barely describe how much the program meant to her. ...

20. Mission Australia launches 2010 Youth Appeal
(Daily News/Blog)

... a donation and help us educate, support and connect young people with the pathways that will help them break free from addiction, unemployment and homelessness. To get involved with the 2010 Youth Appeal, ...

21. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(Daily News/Blog)

... to develop an effective budget to avoid the situation of struggling to meet their bills. “There is also a counsellor on-site to assist people with personal issues such as a relationship breakdown, or ...

22. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  issues such as a relationship breakdown, or the loss of a loved one. In our experience people are often facing multiple issues so by taking a holistic approach, the outcome is better. “And importantly ...

23. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a glorious and uplifting album.” One of the students, Angie, who got involved in Sounds of the Street when she was suffering from depression and anxiety after a family breakdown said she could barely ...

24. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

A report into a groundbreaking Sydney homeless service shows it has delivered improved accommodation, employment and goal-achievement outcomes, a reduction in the need for income support and all at a ...

25. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... and Kiss or Kill. He has also featured in some 50 television programs such as Skippy, Matlock, Dad & Dave, Bodyline, Cowra Breakout, The Flying Doctors and A Country Practice. He has been seen in Police ...