Mission Australia

1. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov. Green Paper - Which way home?
(Download:Policy Submissions)

... on prevention and integrating support and housing that will provide national consistency while allowing for local strategies targeted to local needs. Mission Australia argues for a significant increase ...

2. National Survey of Young Australians 2008
(Download:Youth Surveys)

This year Mission Australia conducted its seventh consecutive annual survey of young Australians.  The survey is the largest of its kind in Australia and in 2008 received over 45,500 responses from ...

3. National Survey of Young Australians 2008
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

This year Mission Australia conducted its seventh consecutive annual survey of young Australians.  The survey is the largest of its kind in Australia and in 2008 received over 45,500 responses from ...

4. SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from 'Inspire Foundation'
(Download:Miscellaneous Documents)

Kerry Graham was a guest presenter at the SPitC event held at Macquarie on the 13th August this year. Kerry Graham is the CEO of Inspire Foundation, which she joined in April 2007, working with children ...

5. Mission Australia Centre
(Download:Fact Sheets)

... Specialised staff and volunteers are committed to tackling the real problems faced by individuals - not just the symptoms. The non-institutionalised environment aims to prevent the stigmatisation felt ...

6. Pathways to Prevention - Miller
(Download:Fact Sheets)

Pathways is an early intervention program for young children and their families. The project promotes healthy development, positive relationships and strong communities. Miller Pathways, located in South ...

7. Pathways to Prevention Project
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

Australia-first study shows achievements of groundbreaking early-intervention program. The most comprehensive analysis of a major Australian early intervention program has provided clear evidence it reduces ...

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

... Mission Australia, State Director 'Getting to Work’ program participants: Fiona, a 19-year-old Sierra Leonean woman, and Semira, a 19-year-old Ethiopian woman. Event Information: What: ‘Getting ...

9. Providers
(Employment Services/Providers)

... take into consideration any barriers that exist that may be prevent your client from getting a job.  Click here for more information on Mission Account Job Capacity Assessments. Mission Australia Job ...

10. Mission Australia Job Capacity Account Services
(Employment Services/Providers)

Mission Australia Job Capacity Account Services provides a range of intervention and counselling services to help people overcome any short-term barriers that may be preventing them from returning or entering ...

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

... on diversionary and preventative programs has a rate of 9 in every 100,000. Reports earlier this year stated that more than 5000 young people in NSW were placed on remand in 2007-08, up from 3600 in ...

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

... am Where: St Andrew’s Square, George St, Sydney (adjacent to Town Hall) If the weather is bad, the event will be moved to Level 6, 580 George Street. If in doubt call Patrick Flynn to confirm ...

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

... at least 1 hour per week for 4 months (Training and special events additional). Please note volunteer appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check To apply for this opportunity, ...

14. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... to Prevention Project, Queensland We require a volunteer bus driver from 8am – 1.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during school term times. The driver would transport parents and children to ethno-specific ...

15. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... we would like a volunteer to assist with cooking for our community events. This would involve preparing, cooking and cleaning. The events/BBQ’s are held occasionally on weekends. There may also be one ...

16. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... really enjoy you’re the chance to show off their completed artworks. As a team you would be asked to provide assistance and catering for the exhibition. This is a high profile and important event for ...

17. Concern at growing numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and preventing youth homelessness – measures that don’t just address accommodation capacity but also cut the flow of people into homelessness and try and get them on their feet more quickly once they’re ...

18. When Gambling is No Longer Fun
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... poor self-esteem, a tragedy or painful event such as the death of a loved one or a history of abuse. Since we know the precursors are often social, it makes sense to start with more preventative programs ...

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

... fun, humour, joy, play, spontaneous events, excitement, fantasy, quiet time and security. Ensure children are challenged, extended and accepted individually across the key learning areas. Support ...

20. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... Our volunteers assist us with many different areas, including: Mentoring Literacy and numeracy tutoring Community support Fundraising Counselling Administration Event assistance Mission ...

21. Playschool star entertains Mt Druitt kids at Communities for Children’s parenting expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of early learning in children aged 0-5. The event, “Growing Bodies, Growing Minds”, provided free information and entertainment for families and children in the region, and featured a guest appearance ...

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

Australia’s biggest fundraising event to tackle homelessness – Hush for Homelessness – will be launched with a half-day series of events in Sydney’s Martin Place on Thursday, 23 April. Kicking off with ...

23. West Heidelberg community unites to celebrate Harmony Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mission Australia programs. Event details: What: Mission Australia and Heidelberg United Harmony Day celebrations. Where: Olympic Park, West Heidelberg (Mel Ref: 19, D11). When: Saturday ...

24. Taree families Invited to free Expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Services & Indigenous Affairs. Event: Mission Australia Communities for Children Free Family Expo When:  Sunday, 15 March from 10am to 2pm - Official Opening by Mayor Paul Hogan at 10am Where:  Taree ...

25. Bringing together the family services in Mt Druitt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia will today launch a new Mt Druitt Child and Family Services Directory to improve the links between local practitioners and help prevent families in need from falling through the cracks. ...