Mission Australia

1. Job-a-thon a huge success for Mission Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... by clients and local employers alike. “We received great support from local businesses – which helped make this initiative so successful,” said Bob. “It was encouraging to know local employers and the ...

2. PM for a day? What would you do to tackle poverty?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia is encouraging Australians of all ages to say what they would do to alleviate poverty if they were Prime Minister for a day to help mark Anti-Poverty Week (11-17 October). The best ...

3. 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 ...

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

... include managing the look and feel of the engagement stand, distributing and replenishing communication materials, engaging with conference attendees about Mission Australia and encouraging them to becoming ...

5. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... and families, especially those who need intensive support on a wide range of issues. This is achieved by actively encouraging people, services and agencies to participate together and create a responsive, ...

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

... achieve a high quality service. Respect the rights of individuals and celebrate diversity. Provide a warm, encouraging and rewarding environment which is aesthetically pleasing with attention given ...

7. 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 ...

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

... value on getting a job (24.4 per cent) over their non-aboriginal 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 ...

9. 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 ...

10. 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. ...

11. 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 ...

12. 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 ...

13. 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. ...

14. 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 ...

15. Sign up to Mission Australia’s anti-poverty video petition!
(Uncategorised Content)

... life. In support of Anti-Poverty Week, Mission Australia is encouraging the Australian public to tell us how you would tackle poverty if you were Prime Minister via a short, 60 second petition video. ...