Mission Australia

1. 2009
(Document Downloads)

... 11-24 (97.9 per cent aged 11-19). When asked to rank concerns about 15 issues, drugs was ranked most frequently in the top three by 26.8 per cent of respondents, closely followed by suicide at 26.3 per ...

2. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion Paper - National Mental Health & Disability Employment
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia welcomes the discussion paper in the context of the Commonwealth’s broader social inclusion agenda, particularly given the strong links between poverty, unemployment, social exclusion ...

3. Strange Bedfellows - Integrated Clinical & Non Clinical Programs at a Residential Treatment Program
(Document Downloads)

... by standardised outcomes measures.TCF is a residential rehabilitation program, specialising in integrated treatment for clients aged 16 to 24 years with mental health and alcohol and other drug issues. ...

4. Community Service Workers - Casual Positions
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... potential of gaining significant insight to issues surrounding women in crisis, mental health, alcohol and drugs or disabilities and is suited to a person seeking to enhance their assessment and social ...

5. Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) Withdrawal and Respite
(Community Services/Community Services)

The Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) Withdrawal and Respite, in inner city Perth, provides a safe and supported environment for young people aged 12 - 21 who are wishing to manage their withdrawal ...

6. South West Youth Services
(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 ...

7. Catalyst-Clemente Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and uphold professional boundaries. Interacting sensitively with people from different backgrounds, including those who may be experiencing issues such as homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, mental ...

8. Missionbeat
(Community Services/Community Services)

... families and intoxicated or drug affected men and women to services to meet their immediate needs, including safe accommodation, medical care or food and clothing. In June 2009 Mission Australia ...

9. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Twenty-two-year-old Marcus* had been involved in drugs ever since he’d been at school. He dropped out in year 9 and over time his relationships with family and friends disintegrated. He ended up living ...

10. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Australia’s largest annual survey of young people has found that drugs, suicide and body image are the biggest worries for 11-24 year olds with one-in-four regarding each as major concerns. The survey ...

11. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... replaced (an important part of working with homeless clients is to set a goal, eg: to find independent accommodation, to beat drug addiction, etc, and work towards achieving it). Of clients leaving ...

12. Annual Review
(Pathways/About Us)

... to help prevent drug abuse and anti-social behaviour among young aboriginal people living in remote communities We opened Roma House, a new accommodation service aimed at helping long-term homeless people ...

13. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... women, children, families and intoxicated or drug affected men and women to services to meet their immediate needs, including safe accommodation, medical care or food and clothing. In June 2009 Mission ...

14. Pathways through a successful youth
(Community Services/Community Services)

... (SA) Elevate Triple Care Farm Dubbo Leadership and Cultural Development Program Creative Youth Initiatives U-Turn Triple R 'youth' gambling and financial counselling Drug and Alcohol ...

15. Pathways away from homelessness
(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 ...

16. Community Services in Queensland
(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 ...

17. Community Services in South Australia
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... to young people, including: Sobering Up Unit Outreach Program Youth specialist Personal Support Program Clean Needle Program Police Drug Diversion Initiative CARDS (Youth Court Diversion) ...

18. Community Services in Western Australia
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

...  Reconnect The Supported Housing Assistance Program (SHAP) The Youth Accommodation Support Service (YASS) Navig8 Pathways through a successful youth: Drug and Alcohol Youth Service ...

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

... Cause Promoters, Sydney CBD Cook for a Cause aims to get families and loved ones around the dinner table, to open up the lines of communication for discussions about mental health issues, drug and alcohol ...

20. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... person is not under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or inhalants at the time of pick up. An ‘instinctual’ feel for young people would be an asset in this role. One night really can make a difference: ...

21. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Withdrawal Service - Nhulunbuy Nhulunbuy Sobering Up Shelter provides safe, temporary crisis accommodation for persons under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs who are considered to be at risk ...

22. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... which offers support for homeless, alcoholic or drug dependant men aged 18 and over, during their recovery and reintegration into mainstream society. Staff help residents to develop individual intervention ...

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

... instances young people were dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness and mental health issues – impediments they could do without when looking for work. “Mission Australia’s commitment to ...

24. Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... barriers to employment such as inadequate family and accommodation support, drug and alcohol problems, and insufficient formal education qualifications. “Mission Australia will work with these services ...

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

... and/or other drug consumption, year nine is often the highest level of education, a third have a diagnosed learning difficulty, with a similar proportion living with a diagnosed mental health issue, and ...