Mission Australia

1. Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
(Document Downloads)

Catalyst-Clemente snapshot. Universities, community organisations and businesses across Australia are being encouraged to become involved in the Catalyst-Clemente program - groundbreaking educational initiative ...

2. Mission Australia winner celebrates with BBQ cooked by celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... support our country’s most disadvantaged – so I feel privileged to have helped raise some well-deserved funds for the organisation,” Ben said. “I also really enjoyed meeting Heather and her friends on ...

3. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... has also uncovered many 11-14 year olds feel unequipped to deal with the issue of drugs... The national survey, conducted by Mission Australia, tested the views of close to 48,000 young people – ...

4. Missionbeat: a Sydney icon turns 30
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... work and past achievements, he celebrates the event with mixed feelings knowing Sydney still wrestled with a significant homeless problem. To view photos from today's event please click here. “For ...

5. Homeless hit the street for City2Surf
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to their participation. Taking part allows people to feel that they’re truly part of the Sydney community, when homeless people so often live on the periphery, alienated from the community they live in.” ...

6. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... placing hope in those who are often feeling hopeless. What’s not to love about a mission such as that?” Daniel Widdowson wakes Sydney up each morning via the airwaves on Australia’s largest Christian ...

7. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... you for an interview if we feel that they are suitable for your business. Once you’ve successfully accepted a candidate, we’ll even follow up to see how your new employee is progressing. Here are ...

8. Graduate Success - Diana Nicholson
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... attitude made me feel a part of the team and gave me a sense of making a difference in the lives of others. The ability to work with the homeless men was also a huge eye opener and an experience I am grateful ...

9. 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 ...

10. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... person is not under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or inhalants at the time of pick up. An ‘instinctual’ feel for young people would be an asset in this role. One night really can make a difference: ...

11. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... with our LLNP is a very rewarding experience! This is an opportunity for you to give back to your community, feel good about yourself by helping to build our students skills, confidence and self esteem. ...

12. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  Client Group: Various Part of the work of Mission Australia involves recognising that people experiencing crisis/trauma in their lives need to feel or at least begin to feel a sense of self worth. ...

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

Our key goals: Child-centric We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure and valued. Mission Australia Early Learning Services aims to: Create a learning environment which provides ...

14. Early Learning Services
(Early Learning Services/Early Learning)

... goals Child-centric - We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure and valued. Family focused - Mission Australia Early Learning Services recognises that parenting and ...

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

... development,” Ms Power said. “We want to encourage a very supportive and interactive atmosphere where parents will feel comfortable to share information and experiences with each other. “We hope this ...

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

... on Friday, 15 May – raises money by asking participants to not speak for an hour, or more, and seek sponsorship from family and friends for their efforts. Homeless people not only feel marginalised, they ...

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

... services will also reduce the likelihood of parents finding themselves overcome by that horrible feeling of helplessness when they don’t know who to approach for assistance or where to start looking.” ...

18. Solid start for Community Response Task Force
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “The challenge is often people won’t seek the help they need until it’s too late because they’re embarrassed or because of the stigma they feel in approaching a welfare organisation for help. “We need ...

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

... they need to deal with the issue. “We’ve got to be able to turn their concern about drugs into them feeling confident and skilled enough that they can effectively handle this major social issue,” said ...

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

... insight into the thoughts and feelings of young people who are often not heard or valued. “At Creative Youth Initiatives, our aim is to build students’ self-esteem, improve their communication skills ...

21. Mission Australia supports local music in the south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and their members really feel proud of what they’ve achieved.” One such band is melodic rock outfit Trinity Road. “The Youth Centre is the finest example of organisations supporting local music in this ...

22. 5th Birthday for Volt Youth Enterprise Centre
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... welcomed here have moved on feeling better about themselves and their social and work prospects, and with improved opportunities to obtain work and relate successfully with others in their lives,” Ms Sellen ...

23. Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... address their complex needs. Another common reason is because they feel too proud or independent to use them. “The end result is that older homeless Australians struggle on in isolation and extreme hardship ...

24. Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia – which is one of NSW’s leading providers of gambling counselling and support services – said the campaign, organised by the Responsible Gambling Fund, focussed on the feelings of guilt and regret ...

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

... or feel they can cope with the issue themselves. “Responsible Gambling Awareness Week can be a time to reflect upon our gambling practices and perhaps a starting point in considering some change”, John ...