Mission Australia

1. Towards new indicators of Disadvantage: Deprivation and social exclusion in Australia
(Document Downloads)

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 ...

2. The experiences of young people: How do their living arrangements impact
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This publication explores the experiences of young people who are homeless or in foster care. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

3. How we acquire talent and give you every opportunity to ensure our organisation is the perfect fit for you!
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... you’ll be well placed to tailor your resume to highlight your experiences against what we need. The more targeted and specific you are in your application about how your work experience and qualifications ...

4. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  (CYI) – a service that aims to support 16 to 25 year olds facing many and varied challenges in their personal lives to build self esteem and communication skills, offer them positive learning experiences ...

5. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... own experiences, research among other agencies and what we saw working overseas - this service really was a first for this country," said Mr Hall. "Now we have the results that show the MAC approach works. ...

6. John Barnes Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... relationships to improve the early experiences of children as a means of assisting them to realise their full potential later in life.  ...

7. Graduate Success - Luke Butcher
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... 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 ...

8. Employee Engagement
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

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 ...

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

... by Jay Laga’aia, from the popular children’s show 'Playschool', who talked about his experiences being a dad. Organised by Mission Australia’s Communities for Children Mt Druitt, parents were able ...

10. Here comes trouble: new Sounds of the Street album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... lives to build self esteem and communication skills, offer them positive learning experiences and provide opportunities to gain formal music qualifications. Students are tutored by professional musicians ...

11. 'Through my eyes' - Art changing young lives
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and provide positive learning experiences,” Ms Gillings said. “The creative process is liberating for our students. It gives them a form of communication that isn’t too confronting and provides a chance ...

12. Aussie Rock legends to harness young talent
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia’s Kerrie Sellen said the sessions will be a great opportunity for young people to gain from the real-life experiences of some of Australian rock’s real veterans. “Adelaide’s outer suburbs have ...

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

... 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 ...

14. Migrants and refugees give back to Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 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, ...

15. New poverty research shows Australians missing out
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 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 ...

16. Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – 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 ...

17. More homeless services needed in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 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, ...

18. UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 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 ...

19. Musings into minds of at-risk young people
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 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 ...

20. Art offers unique insight into the minds of at-risk young people
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 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 ...

21. Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

22. Unlimited Ways of Learning For ‘At Risk’ Students in South Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “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 ...

23. Creative Youth Initiatives - Festival of Potential
(Uncategorised Content)

... improve communication skills and provide positive learning experiences as well as educational qualifications. In addition to the guidance in art or music, students are also provided with access to information ...