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Mission Australia Centre
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The Mission Australia Centre in central Sydney aims to break the cycle of homelessness. The service provides varying levels of intervention through flexible, innovative responsive services, programs and ... Wednesday, 23 July 2008Pathways to Prevention Project
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Australia-first study shows achievements of groundbreaking early-intervention program. The most comprehensive analysis of a major Australian early intervention program has provided clear evidence it reduces ... Friday, 21 March 2008Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
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Catalyst-Clemente snapshot. Universities, community organisations and businesses across Australia are being encouraged to become involved in the Catalyst-Clemente program - groundbreaking educational initiative ... Friday, 21 March 2008Tackling truancy - is cutting welfare payments an effective method?
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... – without resorting to the withdrawal of income support. They include: Breakfast and lunch programs that attract children from dysfunctional families to school. Programs that bring the Aboriginal ... Thursday, 28 August 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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A groundbreaking new homeless initiative – Mission Australia’s Michael Project – was launched in Sydney today with the prospect it will change the face of homeless services across Australia in the years ... Monday, 18 August 2008Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
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... each weekend. “The main issues for the young people we see are homelessness, no participation in education or employment, poor physical and mental health, family breakdown and lack of hygiene. “Alarmingly ... Thursday, 07 August 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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A group of disadvantaged Melburnians have graduated from a groundbreaking new university-style program developed by Mission Australia and Australian Catholic University (ACU National). The Catalyst-Clemente ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... for the first time in their mature age because their housing falls through, a relationship breaks down or because they get into financial trouble. “There is a higher rate of premature death among older ... Monday, 04 August 2008Gambling binge cost the State Billions
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... said. “Mission Australia is encouraging the community to become aware of problem gambling. We want to break down social barriers and get people talking about this significant community problem. Let’s ... Friday, 16 May 2008Mission Australia launches ground-breaking education program
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Mission Australia will this month officially launch a groundbreaking new program which encourages people experiencing significant life challenges to change their situation through learning. The Catalyst ... Friday, 18 April 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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Mission Australia has welcomed the National Youth Commission’s report into youth homelessness and supported its call for establishing a National Homelessness Strategy along with a range of other measures ... Wednesday, 09 April 2008Youth Beat service highlights concerns for young Tasmanians
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... of Glenorchy. “Mission Australia has found the main issues concerning these young people range from homelessness, education and employment to general and sexual health, family breakdowns and hygiene,” ... Monday, 07 April 2008PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation
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Mission Australia and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) co-developed and launched the groundbreaking co-coaching initiative Elevate, in April 2005. Elevate partners young people aged 15-19 from a diverse ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008Vodafone Australia Foundation
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... Research has shown that 75% of mental illness occurs between the ages of 15 and 25 and so the use of peers to deliver Stay on Track helps to breakdown the barriers young people may have around discussing ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008A - Z of Fundraising Ideas
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... to each other International themed nights or morning teas: Cook and sell traditional dishes - you could even play music or show a film from the country featured too. Jail break: Dress up and get sponsored ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Breakfast Cooks Mission Australia, Fairlight Centre, Manly 2 hours per week, Saturday morning (8-10am) Cook breakfast for those less fortunate Mission Australia is seeking ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... programs for young people aged 16 - 25 who are facing many and varied challenges in their lives, such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. With support from musicians, artists and ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Queensland
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... Inala Project Circuit Breaker Referral for Action Intervention Services For more information about the services Mission Australia operates in Queensland, please contact the QLD State Office. ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services
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... to assist young people at risk of homelessness or family breakdown Assisting young people to stay at or re-enter school, take up other education opportunities or engage in training and employment Working ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways away from homelessness
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... families, and then work alongside them to help them overcome the varied challenges they face and break the cycle of homelessness. In providing our services, we offer innovative solutions to the complex ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways through a successful youth
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... in their lives, such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. With support from musicians, artists and social workers, students are assisted in developing a broad range of skills and ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Mission Australia Set to Launch New Drug Service in Gosnells
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Mission Australia will launch a groundbreaking new integrated service in Gosnells on Wednesday, 12 December. The integration between the organisation’s Community Drug Service and Next Step program will ... Wednesday, 12 December 2007Volunteer Induction Evening - December 6th 2007
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... Volunteer Self-Care and Well-being. Kate Engelbrecht, National Office Chaplain 6:15PM - OH & S and Risk Management for Volunteers Dilly de Silva, OH & S Manager 6:40PM - Break 7:00 PM ... Friday, 16 November 2007Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
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... but it’s important that we remember not everyone is doing well at the moment, particularly those impacted by the drought,” he said. “Many people have additional personal hardships too, such as family breakup ... Friday, 02 November 2007Backyard footy competition takes game back to grassroots in SA's mid north
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Finals footy fever is coming to South Australia’s Mid North this weekend but the groundbreaking Jamestown Backyard Football League won’t be calling on local footy champions to pull on their boots for the ... Tuesday, 21 August 2007