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Strategies For Parents
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Parent job seekers often have a lot to offer to businesses and communities because they have a range of skills and life experiences. Unfortunately some parents returning to the workforce may face barriers; ... Friday, 21 March 2008Towards new indicators of Disadvantage: Deprivation and social exclusion in Australia
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Towards new indicators of disadvantage is the major report of a project which has aimed to understand disadvantage based on the actual living standards and experiences of people in poverty. The research ... Friday, 21 March 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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... purpose and direction in their lives since undertaking the course,” Associate Professor Howard said. “Students constantly reflect on their own experiences of stigmatisation. They discuss this because ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008Migrants and refugees give back to Australia
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... have donated countless hours to helping vulnerable people settle into this country. “Having gone through their own experiences of settling into a new country, our volunteers are able to bring their knowledge, ... Friday, 09 May 2008Employee Engagement
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As a Mission Australia corporate partner, your employees will have the opportunity to get involved in unique team building experiences, valuable skills transfer and the chance to make a real and positive ... Monday, 28 April 2008Graduate Success - Luke Butcher
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... experience and supervision of a mentor and my services manager I was able to first hand experience the flavour of regional and rural mental health services. Mission Australia offers unique, rewarding experiences ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008New poverty research shows Australians missing out
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... snapshot sheds light on the day to day experiences of Australians in need and has led to calls for a national strategy to tackle poverty. It also proposes measuring poverty based on what the community ... Monday, 15 October 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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... – can have on personal appearance and self-esteem. “Another interesting outcome was young homeless people’s concern about sexuality. We think this reflects both that this group experiences more sexual ... Monday, 06 August 2007More homeless services needed in Tasmania
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... to the national figure of 46 per cent. “But these figures are out of date. Based on our experiences – and what other agencies are saying – we believe homeless numbers across all groups (women, men, families, ... Monday, 06 August 2007UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
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... up to half their income on rent,” Mr Hall said. “Many of the problems highlighted in the report ring true with Mission Australia’s experiences and I hope that the Federal and State/Territory governments ... Tuesday, 12 June 2007Musings into minds of at-risk young people
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... illness, drug and alcohol abuse, family breakdowns or are at risk of homelessness. The program helps students build self-esteem, improve communication skills, encounter positive learning experiences and ... Thursday, 15 February 2007Art offers unique insight into the minds of at-risk young people
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... experiences and gain educational qualifications. Mission Australia’s Evelyne Tadros said CYI’s Artworks! course is about empowering young people, giving them the opportunity to express themselves through ... Tuesday, 07 November 2006Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
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One of the country’s leading charities, Mission Australia, has taken its Inspired Adventures fundraising concept to a new level – offering travellers the opportunity to take part in six of the world’s ... Saturday, 26 August 2006Unlimited Ways of Learning For ‘At Risk’ Students in South Australia
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... “The Learning Unlimited programs take their personal issues and experiences into account so they can re-engage with learning and therefore still look to a positive future through work or further study ... Wednesday, 12 July 2006