Mission Australia

1. Research project captures most in-depth portrait of Australia's homeless men
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Michael Project clients were not in the labour force upon joining the program. After three months, this figure had dropped to 48 per cent. The number employed rose from 7 per cent to 20 per cent and those ...

2. Urban Renewal Employment Enterprise Program (VIC)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... qualification in a sector currently experiencing a skills shortage. The program seeks to: Develop industry skills among the long-term unemployed Improve the natural and built environment in disadvantaged ...

3. Report shows way forward to tackle youth unemployment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... ensure all young people have access to optimal levels of part-time work as an integrated part of their education. all unemployed youth in the JSA system made eligible for financial support in line with ...

4. Charcoal Lane making waves around the world
(Daily News/Blog)

... own Charcoal Lane restaurant. Charcoal Lane aims to provide a career path into the hospitality industry for marginalised and unemployed young people, many of who come from an Aboriginal background.  ...

5. Mission Australia client looks outside-the-square to build a path to success
(Daily News/Blog)

... 100,000 unemployed people since the early 1990s by helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to start and manage their own business. At the recent National NEIS Association Awards for Performance, ...

6. We must act now to save a lost generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... effects of economic downturn, with high levels of unemployment. Second, because of their lack of qualifications or work experience, young people are at risk of becoming long-term unemployed. This can ...

7. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(Daily News/Blog)

... at a fraction of the retail price and access a range of community services from financial education and general counselling services, to training opportunities for the local unemployed. Citi Australia ...

8. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... at a fraction of the retail price and access a range of community services from financial education and general counselling services, to training opportunities for the local unemployed. Citi ...

9. Mission Australia NEIS
(Employment Services/Providers)

... the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, and is designed to help unemployed job seekers to set up and run their own business. Who can apply? To be eligible for NEIS assistance ...

10. Internship Success - Alexis Bradshaw
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... or are slipping through the gaps in society. Following the successful completion of my field education placement at CYI I was employed on a casual basis as the Student Support Project Worker which allowed ...

11. Support Mission Australia
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

How you can help ... Your donation to Mission Australia can transform the life of someone who is homeless, facing crisis, unemployed or whose family life has been shattered. Donate now Buy an ...

12. Make an online donation to Mission Australia
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... is homeless, facing crisis, unemployed or whose family life has been shattered. Did you know that in 2008 Mission Australia helped more Australians than in any previous year in our history: 330,000 ...

13. Social enterprise restaurant to provide training for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal young people
(News/Media Releases Archive)

An innovative and exciting training program for disadvantaged and unemployed youth, with a focus on Aboriginal young people, will be a feature of Charcoal Lane - a unique social enterprise restaurant opened ...

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

... specific focus on young unemployed people. “In awarding its JSA contracts, the Federal Government identified particular regions where youth unemployment is particularly high and young people were vulnerable,” ...

15. About Big Heart
(Big Heart/information)

... also runs accredited training programs in forklift driving to the long-term unemployed, providing them skills to secure full-time work. All money raised from the sale of clothing and other items is ...

16. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the growing impact of the economic downturn – particularly in terms of rising numbers of jobseekers – and the challenges Job Network providers faced in helping the newly unemployed. “These changes ...

17. Mission Australia: tragedy if housing element of stimulus package not passed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... work and training to long-tern unemployed young people. “Through Urban Renewal’s costings we can insulate households at a cheaper rate than most private contractors while also giving crucial employment ...

18. P&O Cruises partners with Mission Australia for innovative community program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia combats homelessness; assists families and children overcome hardship; supports disadvantaged young people; delivers entry-level training; and helps unemployed people find permanent work. Ann ...

19. Mission Australia to brighten the day for struggling families at City Park
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and to unemployed people restricted in their ability to find or maintain employment. Please note: Due to the sensitivities of some families being identified and/or ...

20. Training investment will boost employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... term unemployed and some of the most disadvantaged people in the community to find work... “The additional 56,000 training places are great news for job seekers,” said Mr Hall. “The PPP has been ...

21. Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... approach that is often employed. Significantly, these success stories are based on collaboration between the business, government and not-for-profit sectors, with strong community consultation and local ...

22. Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... young people; delivering entry-level training; and helping unemployed people find permanent work. Media contact: Lucinda Bray, Beyond PR, 0438 280 486  ...

23. Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to develop a safe, nurturing environment; support disadvantaged young people; deliver entry-level training; and help unemployed people find permanent work.  ...

24. Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... it’s money where its mouth is by investing $3.7 billion over three years into skilling the country and helping the long term unemployed. “The proposed changes to the Job Network will make it more flexible, ...

25. Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people; deliver entry-level training; and help unemployed people find permanent work. For further information or interview opportunities please contact: Giselle Pethard, realestate.com.au - 03 98434242 ...