Mission Australia

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

...  The Rawson Centre is looking for volunteers to assist in the cleaning/domestic duties that assist in the effective running of the service so that we can establish a rotational roster. We are seeking volunteers ...

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

... more across the country  – helps parents facing a range of challenges, including poverty, mental health issues, long-term unemployment and domestic violence. The program works with parents as they get ...

3. 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 ...

4. Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Roma House resident and mother of two, has lived on the streets for around five months after suffering from domestic abuse, alcohol dependency and mental health problems. Her children were placed into ...

5. Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... grandchildren unexpectedly. Often it’s because of parental substance abuse; parental incarceration, mental health issues, child neglect/abuse, domestic violence or the death of a parent. “Taking on such ...

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

... and domestic violence. Inala also has a significantly high population of non-English speakers, which is a particular challenge for young children entering school.” Griffith University’s Professor Ross ...

7. Rising Sydney Rents Lead to a Growing Number of Homeless Families in Western Sydney
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... caused by rising rental costs in Sydney, but there are also other factors at play, including: mental illness, family breakdown and domestic violence. “Mission Australia is working very closely with other ...

8. Young, Financially Insecure and a Victim of Violence - The Face of Homelessness in Western Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... supported accommodation services, the main reason is because they’re escaping domestic violence or because of extreme financial hardship. “From Mission Australia’s experience we can also say that many ...

9. You can help give young Australians the chance of a future.
(Uncategorised Content)

... them are likely to have left home to escape domestic violence, child abuse or family breakdown. Usually they have no idea what life on streets is really like. Finding a place to sleep is one of the many ...