Mission Australia

1. Young people and the criminal justice system: New insights and promising responses
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

This publication features new research undertaken by Jioji Ravulo from MA’s youth services in western Sydney. It confirms that much better outcomes are achieved through holistic community based services ...

2. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people and the criminal justice system: New insights and promising responses, is available on our website - please click here. Media contact: Paul Andrews (02) 9219 2080 or 0409 665 495 Juvenile justice ...

3. Youth Outreach Worker - Palmerston Youth Beat
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory)

... people today, and will communicate effectively with young people through these challenges. Applicants must have: Satisfactory criminal history check, Senior First Aid Certificate NT driver's ...

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

... at least 1 hour per week for 4 months (Training and special events additional). Please note volunteer appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check To apply for this opportunity, ...

5. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Playgroups and parenting programs. We also require some volunteer Child Care Workers to do various hours during term time depending on when our groups are running. Both positions would need a ‘'Criminal ...

6. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... subject to a satisfactory criminal history check.  ...

7. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  Assertive engagement would require a person that has some case management experience and is able to support our staff. In all cases, a criminal history check is essential and the ability to adhere to ...

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

... no harm... But for an estimated 2.3% of adult Australians, gambling can lead to financial crisis, family breakdown, child neglect, homelessness, criminal activity, anxiety, depression and suicide ...

9. AMP Foundation
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... program. This program, aims to improve the educational and social outcomes for Indigenous youth who are at risk of dropping out of school and engaging in criminal activity. This is done by promoting leadership ...

10. Community Services in Victoria
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... obtaining a drivers licence, such as no birth certificate, outstanding fines and criminal offences Financial support, where appropriate, to obtain a drivers licence Opportunities for employment, improved ...

11. Australian-first study shows achievements of ground-breaking early intervention program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... engaging in criminal behaviour, in later years,” Dr Leech said. “But this is the first time such detailed evidence has been produced vouching for the success of an early intervention program in Australia. ...

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

... how to minimise their risk of sexual assault, of getting caught up in criminal behaviour or of harming themselves. A major step in the Equip program is also to help encourage them to report sexual assault ...