Mission Australia

1. Nightspot Youth Homelessness Initiative
(Community Services/Community Services)

... provides respite for ‘low risk’ vulnerable youth in the homes of trained volunteers in the community for 1-3 nights. The Host provides a comfortable bedroom, bathroom & laundry facilities, clothes, ...

2. Playschool star entertains Mt Druitt kids at Communities for Children’s parenting expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... development,” Ms Power said. “We want to encourage a very supportive and interactive atmosphere where parents will feel comfortable to share information and experiences with each other. “We hope this ...

3. From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... became apparent that Brian was becoming not only more comfortable with the staff but also more confident within himself. He would speak at length with staff, keeping them up to date with his latest news ...

4. Mission Australia launches ground-breaking education program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... setting in which the students felt familiar and comfortable. “Catalyst’s success also stems from its learning partners – volunteers from corporate and community sectors who provide one-on-one support ...

5. Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... if he had not been helped in time.” Mr Herselman said the increased risks and suffering from the heatwave magnified the need for more support for homeless people across Australia. “The heatwave is uncomfortable ...

6. Sydney’s bed shortage crisis for homeless women
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of several reasons – women are now less likely to stay in domestic violence situations and are more comfortable asking for help. “There are a lot of women coming to Sydney from rural areas and other ...

7. New program to protect homeless young women from sexual assault, other harm
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that is the fact that few who have been sexually assaulted actually report it, either for fear of further victimisation and/or because many don’t feel comfortable with police or other legal authority. ...