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Personal Support Programme Consultant - Toowoomba
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Queensland
... Statement, experience with working with drug and alcohol dependency, homelessness, domestic violence, and psychological disorders are desirable. A position description and selection criteria are available ... Monday, 17 November 2008Community Services Workers - NT
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory
... associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs within the wider community. Other basic requirements include – satisfactory Criminal Record Check and NT driver’s license. For additional application information, ... Monday, 17 November 2008From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... how something as simple as a good set of teeth could help him on his journey. Raised in a family heavily affected by alcohol abuse, Brian turned to alcohol and drug use at an early age. By the time he ... Wednesday, 12 November 2008Case Manager - Personal Support Program - Gosford
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... gaining the initiative on a disadvantaged situation. Supported by a proactive team, you’ll offer solutions to your participants through barriers which may include housing, mental illness, drugs and alcohol ... Friday, 07 November 2008Outreach Worker - Nhulunbuy Special Care Centre
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory
... by specifically linking the client to appropriate services and support from family and others in community. Experience in case management around alcohol and other drugs is desirable as is a strong ability ... Friday, 31 October 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... emergency departments; it is also employing the services of a psychologist, an occupational therapist, a drug and alcohol counsellor, an Indigenous outreach worker, along with dentists, barbers, podiatrists ... Monday, 18 August 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... and needs. PSP helps you deal with and manage personal circumstances that can include: homelessness drug or alcohol problems psychological conditions or mental illness - including depression, ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... 'sleeping rough', many are young (46 per cent are below 25) and they are victims of violence, extreme financial hardship, mental illness and drug addiction. “A key feature of this new paper is its ... Thursday, 22 May 2008New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... overcome challenges as diverse as mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, conflict and financial stress, we’re extremely proud to be offering 14 one-bedroom units for people on low incomes. “Affordable ... Monday, 14 April 2008Youth Beat service highlights concerns for young Tasmanians
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... up referrals occurring on Mondays and Tuesdays,” he said. “Youth Beat Glenorchy also attends most community events, major sporting days, education days and drug and alcohol workshops. “Through activity ... Monday, 07 April 2008Vodafone Australia Foundation
Category: Partnerships/Our Corporate Partners
... of homelessness and have highly complex needs such as alcohol and/or other drug dependency, mental health issues, disabilities, educational barriers, legal problems and/or are victims of abuse. This program ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008VIC Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... Support Programs) and JCA (Job Capacity Assessor) programmes. Within these programmes we require information about where to refer clients to for a variety of issues. Some may include: Drug and alcohol ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... as safe accommodation, food, clothing and the option to access other intervention support services. Missionbeat transports homeless men, women, children, families and intoxicated or drug affected men ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Western Australia
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... aged 12-21, wanting to withdraw from alcohol and other drugs. Yirra Yirra - located in Perth - assists young people who are experiencing problems with substance use. Yirra offers two services: a day ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in South Australia
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... services to young people, including: Sobering Up Unit Outreach Program Youth specialist Personal Support Program Clean Needle Program Police Drug Diversion Initiative CARDS (Youth Court ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Queensland
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... in the Queensland State Government Drug Court program. The 24-hour service provides practical support for clients trying to rehabilitate and re-establish themselves in the community. Pathways to strong ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... when homelessness does occur Pathways through a successful youth We help by: Assisting young people to overcome drug and alcohol dependency, and avoid anti-social behaviour Intervening early ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: Community Services/Community Services
Mission Australia believes all Australians should be able to live in a safe, secure and affordable home. We recognise that people become homeless due to a range of issues including mental illness, drug ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways through a successful youth
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... South West Youth Services, located in Sydney, provides education, employment, life skills and other support to marginalised youth. The service runs many youth-friendly activities and offers drug and ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways for Life - Annual Report 2007
Category: Pathways/About Us
... plans We launched our Integrated Youth Services Project in the Northern Territory – a three-year partnership with the Federal Government to help prevent drug abuse and anti-social behaviour among young ... Friday, 14 March 2008Mission Australia Set to Launch New Drug Service in Gosnells
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
Mission Australia will launch a groundbreaking new integrated service in Gosnells on Wednesday, 12 December. The integration between the organisation’s Community Drug Service and Next Step program will ... Wednesday, 12 December 2007Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
One of Western Australia’s leading community service agencies will provide increased support to individuals – particularly young people – with both drug and alcohol and mental health issues following ... Friday, 28 September 2007New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... and connect with other services or programs that could provide recovery support, such as drug and alcohol, housing or medical support. PHAM is funded by the Department of Families and Community ... Thursday, 16 August 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... than those in secure housing (21% compared to 8%). While ‘alcohol and other drugs’ was the top issue of concern for young homeless people, ‘body image’ was their second top concern, with around 40% ... Monday, 06 August 2007More homeless services needed in Tasmania
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... issues they might have – a lack of a job, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, etc – if they don’t have a stable home.” Mr Mundy said the 2001 Census recorded 100,000 Australians are homeless ... Monday, 06 August 2007