Mission Australia

1. National Survey of Young Australians 2007
(Document Downloads)

... and provides some rare insights into what they value and what is of most concern to them. The survey also provides a framework to plan for the future and gives direction to efforts towards greater social ...

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. Our Response to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Training Inquiry
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Mission Australia welcomes the Inquiry into successful youth transitions. Any efforts to enhance the successful transition of disadvantaged young people need to include integrated and holistic responses ...

4. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Consistent Driver, and Nick receiving the Encouragement Award for Consistent Effort. The cars were generously donated by the general public with other sponsors including RACT, Hazell Bros, Castrol, ...

5. ABC Learning centres purchase – a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... organisation to Mission Australia and the charity would not be drawing upon any cash flows – including donations – related to its current activities. “All of Mission Australia’s fundraising efforts continue ...

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

...  “The way Australia delivers employment and related services to these at-risk people at present is often complex and fragmented,” says Mission Australia CEO Toby Hall. “Without enhancing our efforts we ...

7. Purpose, Vision and Values
(Pathways/About Us)

... be, finding effective, creative and environmentally responsible ways to fulfill our mission.   Celebration We are committed to recognising and celebrating the efforts and achievements of our staff, ...

8. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia is fortunate to have the support of our dedicated Ambassadors. Their efforts help us to raise awareness and funds so that we can continue to transform the lives of Australians in need. ...

9. Early Learning Services - Key goals
(Early Learning Services/Early Learning)

... programs and development outcomes of the community’s children. Help the development and sustainability of the local community. Support advocacy efforts to ensure that children and their families have ...

10. Mission Australia to build $16M Aged Homeless Service as number of elderly homeless climbs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Leonie Green, Mission Australia NSW Director. “By investing in this new service, we’ve taken a leap forward in our efforts to reduce the number of homeless older people. “When the new service comes on ...

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

... Ms Hart says. “Young people in Elizabeth and the greater Playford area historically have had difficulty in finding a job, and the global financial crisis has not helped their efforts.” Statistics from ...

12. Missionbeat Bikes hit the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... our plans. “It’s a credit to Mission Australia that they’ve come up with this idea and I’m delighted to be able to support them in their efforts to help people living on our streets,” Ms Moore said. ...

13. Hush for Homelessness launches in Martin Place
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... on Friday, 15 May – raises money by asking participants to not speak for an hour, or more, and seek sponsorship from family and friends for their efforts. Homeless people not only feel marginalised, they ...

14. The big issues facing our kids
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... have tried illegal drugs, and 23.4 per cent of 18- to 19-year-olds. It seems our efforts to create anti-drug awareness among younger teens are generating plenty of worry but are not necessarily equipping ...

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

... someone become a good parent takes time, effort and resources. No parent is a natural – it’s something you learn over many years with the help, if you’re lucky, of family and friends. If you don’t have ...

16. 5th Birthday for Volt Youth Enterprise Centre
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... “The success of the VOLT in this community has been the result of a real joint effort between Mission Australia and City of Onkaparinga, the young people who have welcomed us, and the community that has ...

17. Indigenous problem gamblers need greater support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia has welcomed a report by the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW which calls for greater efforts to help engage Indigenous communities on the issue of problem gambling. ...

18. Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... education. “Despite some good efforts by federal and state/territory governments, there are still too many holes and inconsistencies in terms of Australia’s early childhood system,” said Mr Hall. “Surely ...

19. Young people to upgrade Gumeracha Walking Trail
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, in consultation with the Department of Environment and Heritage. It provides young people with the opportunity to volunteer their time and effort ...

20. World Suicide Prevention Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in preventing youth suicide in the last decade is because the community at large has made a greater effort to destigmatise depression and mental illness and talk more openly about the issues that surround ...

21. Unlimited Ways of Learning For ‘At Risk’ Students in South Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the Learning Unlimited programs complemented the State Government’s efforts to keep greater numbers of young people in school, work or training. The government has invested $28.4 million in school retention ...