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Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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... the cracks. “Getting out of homelessness – and staying out – is about more than just having a roof over your head. It’s also about being able to participate in your community – having the capacity to ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Improved literacy and numeracy keys to getting a better job
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... other people and that it stops you getting the most out of life? Mission Australia, one of the nation’s leading providers of support services and training to jobseekers, has vacancies in... ... Monday, 01 September 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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... ahead. The starting point for the Michael Project is the recognition that, broadly speaking, the current approach in Australia for helping people out of homelessness isn’t working... Getting out ... Monday, 18 August 2008Homeless men take up the City2Surf Challenge
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... – for their fitness, their self-esteem and for just improving their general outlook on life,” said Daniel. “Getting out of homelessness – and staying out – is about more than just having a roof over your ... Friday, 08 August 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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... with a large percentage getting together with friends and relatives only once a month. Students had identified opportunities for further education as a result of taking the course, while some said that ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... and overcome barriers that are preventing them from going back to school; completing training or getting a job. JPET can assist with, and provide referrals to various agencies for housing; financial counselling; ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
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... been about getting people into work as quickly as possible and the rewards were based on ‘speed of placement’. This might work for people who already have the skills to fill job vacancies but for people ... Friday, 16 May 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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... conflict even more effectively. “It’s a valuable alternative to young people entering the emergency accommodation system. We want to avoid young people getting caught up in the cycle of homelessness as ... Wednesday, 09 April 2008Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
Category: Donations/Bequests
... I knew straight away I had to do something to help. I mean, I was working and getting a salary so I could help these people who weren’t. I’ve continued helping them over the years because I know it’s ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Frequently Asked Questions
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... you will not have nominated an executor, so the person who deals with your assets (called the Administrator) will be the person getting the largest share. If there are several people getting the same share, ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008VIC Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... Please note volunteer appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check Getting To Work Youth Mentor - Dandenong Help young refugees ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Indigenous problem gamblers need greater support
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... away from getting involved in gambling. “The change in the nature of gambling in Indigenous communities has also contributed to the problem. Historically, gambling in Indigenous communities (eg: card ... Friday, 14 March 2008Body image the main concern for young Australians
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... counterparts. “And turning popular stereotypes on their head, young Indigenous people place a higher value on getting a job (26.4 per cent) over their non-Indigenous peers (15 per cent). “The survey ... Tuesday, 04 December 2007Learning the ropes on trip of a lifetime
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... – in fact, he’s been wearing his Tall Ships uniform since he got it earlier this week. “I’m really looking forward to getting on board,” said the Morphett Vale High School Year 10 student, who was recommended ... Monday, 27 August 2007Talented young Indigenous people blaze new trail under IYMP
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... you’re doing, that you’re not getting lost in the crowd,” she said. “And they support us culturally – although we don’t want to be stereotyped, we also don’t want to be treated as though Aboriginal people ... Tuesday, 22 May 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... 39.5%. More females ranked friendships as important (67.9%) than males (59.2%). Just over 46% of males, compared with around 21.9% of females, valued getting a job highly. 31.5% of Tasmanian ... Monday, 07 May 2007University courses for disadvantaged Australians offer a path out of poverty
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... with the community, all the other factors important to successful participation are made more likely for each individual – getting a job, finding a stable home or receiving counselling.” The partners ... Wednesday, 04 April 2007Young people leap to assist Whyalla roo shelter
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... for our students to have, not only in picking up good practical skills but getting the chance to be part of a terrific community initiative.” The four Year 9 and 10 boys are part of Mission Australia’s ... Tuesday, 03 April 2007Combating youth unemployment rates in Tasmania
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... recent Mission Australia survey showing Tasmanian youth rated getting a job as a higher priority than young people on the mainland (31.5% compared to 20.3%) reflected the concern they felt about the current ... Tuesday, 27 February 2007The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
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... 30% of males, compared with around 14% of females, valued getting a job highly. Much higher proportion of males than females are significantly concerned about alcohol and other drugs – 34.2% compared ... Wednesday, 25 October 2006Generous donation at U-Turn graduation
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... the form of assistance in getting back to school, finding work experience or helping participants find employment,” he said. “Mission Australia’s U-Turn program is funded by the State Government through ... Tuesday, 03 October 2006Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
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... does just that – in particular, it appeals to younger people who traditionally don’t support charities in large numbers. While they’re getting an experience of a lifetime, they’re also raising much needed ... Saturday, 26 August 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Sydney siders and their rural cousins
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Young people living in rural/regional areas of NSW value getting a job more highly than their Sydney counterparts, according to a survey carried out by community service organisation, Mission Australia. ... Monday, 17 July 2006Young people in rural South Australia more concerned about alcohol, stress and jobs
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... by 43.2 percent, compared to 36.2 percent from the rest of the State. Financial security and getting a job were rated as important issues by 22.5% of country respondents, compared to 16.5% of those ... Monday, 17 July 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young West Australians living in Perth and rural areas
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Young West Australians living in rural/regional areas are more concerned about getting a job than those living in Perth, according to the results of a survey carried out by community service organisation, ... Monday, 17 July 2006