Mission Australia

1. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov. Discussion paper - Australia’s children: Safe and well
(Download:Policy Submissions)

Mission Australia welcomes the clear and early commitment from the Commonwealth Government to work with the State and Territory governments, the non-government sector and other stakeholders, on a National ...

2. Partnerships in Action - Sept 2007
(Download:Partnership News)

Our partner’s commitment to engagement strengthens relationships at all levels of the organisation. This past year our partner Vodaphone has increased by over 100 percent their volunteering teams, activities ...

3. A fresh approach in the mission to enable refugee and migrants to gain sustainable employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said Mr Bird. “It also can be a catalyst for transforming participants’ lives over a very short period of time..” Mission Australia’s commitment doesn’t stop when students move on from the program into ...

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

... to make positive choices about their lives. This will strengthen pathways so that the mentee can connect with their community and ultimately, themselves. Minimum Commitment: Mentors are required to commit ...

5. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... is reimbursed) A commitment to a roster for a minimum of two hours per month Preferably live within Logan region (or close by) All applicants will undergo Standard Police Certificate and Blue Card ...

6. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... staff from other programs, and assisting staff with development/preparation of materials and resources etc.  We are hoping to be flexible around the volunteers commitments and availability. To apply for ...

7. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... rights and responsibilities within Mission Australia. Please take the time to read through these guidelines below. Our commitment to you as a Mission Australia volunteer: To be treated as a co-worker ...

8. Sustainability
(Pathways/About Us)

... strategy and established a sustainability steering group to identify and coordinate initiatives Rolled out a sustainability pilot program in Queensland Made a commitment to measure our national environmental ...

9. Taree families Invited to free Expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... their health, early learning, development and well being; support their parents, carers and families; encourage community commitment and build on existing service infrastructure by creating partnerships ...

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

... commitment to providing greater resources to employment service agencies to help them take on greater numbers of jobseekers is also welcome. “I’m confident that these changes will deliver quick and positive ...

11. Mission Australia: tragedy if housing element of stimulus package not passed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the package’s commitment to building 20,000 new homes for social housing would make an enormous contribution to the government’s aim of halving homelessness by 2020. “One of the major reasons homelessness ...

12. Mission Australia welcomes Homelessness Revolution
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... or prison. This is, for the most part, avoidable and it’s pleasing to see a commitment to ending this.  “We’re also glad to see a firm set of ambitious but achievable targets for reducing homelessness. ...

13. Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... expertise offered by the benefactor. Furthermore, a commitment to an ongoing and candid analysis of what works and what doesn’t between the three sectors is necessary to ensure we are doing the best ...

14. Community Engagement blooms in Garden Project
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Disengaged young people have learned more about teamwork and commitment – and how to tell the difference between weeds and “real” plants – during a Community Garden project run by Mission Australia at ...

15. 5th Birthday for Volt Youth Enterprise Centre
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Service Manager Kerrie Sellen said the party had been organised to honour the work of staff and volunteers over five years, and to recognise the commitment of the young people who have participated in ...

16. Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and long-term commitment to a shared plan, which is monitored against set targets, and which brings together all levels of government and the community and business sectors. “The great myth about homelessness ...

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

... commitment to coordination and integration of mainstream and specific services to reduce homelessness”, “We need to work together to make a real difference in the lives of these disadvantaged Australians”, ...

18. Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

FLEXIBLE JOB NETWORK WILL HELP DISADVANTAGED JOB SEEKERS Mission Australia welcomes the Rudd Government’s commitment to helping highly disadvantaged job seekers who have not benefited from the economic ...

19. Macquarie Group Foundation
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... its fourth year with a strong continued commitment to funding the Research and Social Policy unit, enabling Mission Australia to identify existing and emerging social trends and develop effective programs ...

20. AGL
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... its broader commitment to energy efficiency in the community, particularly for Australia’s most vulnerable people. Find out how AGL makes a difference in the community.  ...

21. Albert Music
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... song writing, publishing and licensing. Albert Music’s community partnerships demonstrate a commitment to supporting important social initiatives with a musical focus. Find out more about Albert Music ...

22. Corporate Social Responsibility
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

What is corporate social responsibility? There are many different definitions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) but most commonly used to describe a company’s commitment to operating in a way ...

23. Graduate Program
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... graduates who can demonstrate some experience in community services, and a commitment to principles of community welfare and social justice. Graduates need to understand and work within the Mission Australia ...

24. Initiatives
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... of roles we offer, the people we employ and the locations we service We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. You will be guided by strong leaders who have a commitment to the provision ...

25. Backyard footy competition takes game back to grassroots in SA's mid north
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... go on with it because they felt they weren’t good enough, had too many work or family commitments, or their clubs were forced to close down,” Mr Herselman said. “Now their time has come,” he said. Jamestown ...