Mission Australia

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

... work, health and wellbeing, reducing alcohol and other drug consumption and financial literacy. “Arguably the most effective help has been encouraging open communication between young people and their ...

2. Youth and Family Support Worker - Level 3 - Full-time 6mth Contract or Secondment
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Western Australia)

... Kids is an innovative 10 week transition support program for 8–12 year olds and their families, aimed at encouraging young people to develop pro-social behaviour and have positive links to their community. ...

3. Early Learning Services - Mission Statement
(Community Services/Early Learning)

... and celebrate diversity. Provide a warm, encouraging and rewarding environment which is aesthetically pleasing with attention given to order, beauty and light. Encourage each child to see themselves ...

4. Drugs a growing concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... value on getting a job (24.4 per cent) over their non-Indigenous peers (16.3 per cent). “What is encouraging from the survey is that respondents are likely to turn to friends and family for help, and ...

5. Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... program is a joint initiative seeking to promote self-confidence in people at risk of homelessness, physical and mental illness and addiction, by encouraging them to take control of their lives and bring ...

6. Disability changes must go further
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Changes to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) announced by the Federal Government on Monday are a good first step in encouraging recipients back into the workforce…but there’s still a long way to go. ...

7. Gambling binge cost the State Billions
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said. “Mission Australia is encouraging the community to become aware of problem gambling. We want to break down social barriers and get people talking about this significant community problem. Let’s ...

8. The Fogarty Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... a fund that would directly benefit the community by encouraging endeavours in excellence through education, the community and in life. Many of the programs The Fogarty Foundation is involved in are new ...

9. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and friends – which is very encouraging. There’s also a remarkable convergence in young people’s responses between metro and rural areas, something which can no doubt be put down to the influence of the ...

10. The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... about – racial, sexual, social, workplace, etc. “What is encouraging from the survey is that 85.2% of respondents felt they have adequate information on these issues, and know who to turn to for help. ...

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

... and that’s mostly friends, parents and relatives – so that’s really encouraging. But we can’t rest until it’s 100%. “This World Suicide Prevention Day, we particularly encourage parents to reach out ...