Mission Australia

1. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... refugees who can’t access formal English classes for a variety of reasons, and need tutoring in their home. Volunteer tutors attend an 18-hour training course, designed and run by English as a Second ...

2. When Gambling is No Longer Fun
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that it’s on the rise despite the tough times. So if the worst financial crisis in a generation can’t curb the problem, what can? If we want a sustained solution, we need to understand the full picture ...

3. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in the type of worsening employment market we’re seeing, they need immediate help to find new work or access the training opportunities that are out there – they can’t wait three months. “Similarly, for ...

4. The welfare experiment - an opinion piece from Mission Australia's CEO, Toby Hall
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... abuse and neglect, I understand the desire to reach for new policy mechanisms that might achieve immediate results. But we can’t let our impulse for quick action blind us to the bigger issues at stake.   ...

5. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “On face value, a drop in the number of homeless young people is cause for optimism – but we can’t jump to conclusions. Many homeless teenagers are ‘couch-surfing’ with friends. As a result, they’re often ...

6. Improved literacy and numeracy keys to getting a better job
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... currently accessing training to help improve their situation. “We can’t hope to improve the skills shortage in Australia unless we make sure our people can read, write and have basic numeracy. “LLNP ...

7. Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... away by Mission Australia each year, because they can’t afford to help them. ENDS About Mission Australia Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian community service organisation. For almost ...

8. Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... it’s mental illness or substance abuse. “More and more these days we see people who become homeless for financial reasons–they can’t make their rent or they’re too deep in debt. “The general public’s ...

9. Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... through all this is that we can’t treat homeless youth as one homogenous group. The needs of a homeless young person in Kings Cross are going to be different to a young homeless Indigenous person in a ...

10. Internship Success - Alexis Bradshaw
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

Intern Placement – Alexis Bradshaw Creative Youth Initiatives “Are you creative?” I can’t say I expected to hear this question from the Social Work Field Education Officer at my uni. “Um….I played ...

11. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... on bicycles criss-cross the city talking to people sleeping rough in alleyways and alcoves where the vans can’t access. These dedicated and trusted staff use Mission Australia’s radio network to connect ...

12. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

... workers on bicycles criss-cross the city talking to people sleeping rough in alleyways and alcoves where the vans can’t access. These dedicated and trusted staff use Mission Australia’s radio network ...

13. AGL/Mission Australia stage christmas party for struggling families
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... afternoon. The event comes as recent research released by Mission Australia and other key community service groups showed more than a third of their clients can’t afford to provide presents for family ...

14. Learning the ropes on trip of a lifetime
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... on September 8 and 9 and highlights the APEC Forum theme – investment in youth for the future. One of the Aboriginal crew members, Sam Kelly, 15, of O’Sullivan’s Beach can’t wait to set sail on Sunday ...

15. Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
(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 ...

16. Adelaide Business Leaders set to play Santa for struggling families
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... already struggling with issues like homelessness, family breakdown or mental health issues,” said Mission Australia’s State Manager Mark Herselman. “Many parents can’t afford presents for their children ...

17. World Suicide Prevention Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and that’s mostly friends, parents and relatives – so that’s really encouraging. But we can’t rest until it’s 100%. “This World Suicide Prevention Day, we particularly encourage parents to reach out ...

18. Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australians, their families and communities. “Anybody who thinks, ‘I can’t raise $5,500’, shouldn’t worry. Mission Australia provides a comprehensive fundraising guide along with our advice and expertise. ...