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Pathways to Prevention - Miller
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... Western Sydney, provides supported playgroups, nutrition programs and a family resource centre. ... Wednesday, 23 July 2008National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
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... also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and cultural activities and volunteering. However, the differences between the two groups emphasises, once again, that young Australians ... Friday, 21 March 2008Experiencing Poverty
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... at the University of New South Wales’ Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), ACOSS, Mission Australia, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Anglicare Sydney. Focus groups were conducted with users of welfare ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Employment Consultant - Maryborough
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Queensland
... through a process to develop self-belief and enthusiasm. You will also engage with small groups of job seekers to promote motivational behaviour and generate activity, this process will reflect the employment ... Wednesday, 19 November 2008Family Support Worker - Miller
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... bring to the role relevant tertiary qualifications, experience working with children and adults, the ability to facilitate groups, effective communications and interpersonal skills. In return, we are ... Wednesday, 12 November 2008Mission Australia set to relaunch family support service
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... run focused community and therapeutic groups, such as the Healthy Lifestyles Program and also conduct free, school-based playgroups. Family support is offered in the form of informal counselling, information ... Friday, 22 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... groups. “They have a range of specialised needs which agencies struggle to meet. For example, they find it extremely difficult to acquire new job skills and are more concerned about safety and security ... Monday, 04 August 2008Business Development Project Manager - Northern Territory
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory
... have high quality interpersonal communication skills as well as: The experience and ability to forge linkages and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and community groups The ability ... Friday, 01 August 2008Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
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... – and were often the least likely to ask for help. “There are several reasons why young men are so commonly affected by problem gambling. They are more likely than other age groups to frequent pubs ... Thursday, 03 July 2008Young Australians wanted for national survey
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... Social Policy, Anne Hampshire, said it gave young Australians a voice across a range of issues with the information being used to help community groups and governments plan and develop youth services. ... Monday, 16 June 2008Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
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... it dawned on me that anyone, anywhere, anytime could become homeless for any multitude of reasons. It could happen to me or someone who I really care for. If it weren’t for groups like Mission Australia, ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... positive relationships and strong communities. Miller Pathways, located in South Western Sydney, provides supported playgroups, nutrition programs and a family resource centre. Brighter Futures Brighter ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Victoria
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... and leisure activities and also offer ESL Conversational English classes and Mothers Groups. ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Tasmania
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... Fun Days Mobile playgroups Positive Parenting programmes Home Visits and Healthy lifestyle The Personal Helpers and Mentors Program This program assists people who have a severe functional ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... to their children’s needs appropriately. Our Miller Pathways in South Western Sydney provides supported playgroups, nutrition programs and a family resource centre. In Perth, Mirabooka Pathways works with ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways through a successful youth
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... is still the only youth-specific withdrawal unit in Western Australia. The service provides 24 hour supportive care, education and information groups, recreation and exercise programs, and access to ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
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... at the moment, when it’s obvious they are in a particular space for shade or shelter,” he said. “It’s also important for agencies and other groups that deal with homeless people keep in mind the added ... Friday, 14 March 2008Mission Australia Funding
Category: Pathways/About Us
... can recognise our fundraisers from their red and white Mission Australia shirts. Our face-to-face fundraisers work in small groups, never alone and, have photo identification. Our fundraisers work in public ... Friday, 14 March 2008AGL/Mission Australia stage christmas party for struggling families
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... afternoon. The event comes as recent research released by Mission Australia and other key community service groups showed more than a third of their clients can’t afford to provide presents for family ... Tuesday, 18 December 2007Body image the main concern for young Australians
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... – those aged 20-24 – concern about this issue has doubled. In fact, across all three age groups (11-14, 15-19 and 20-24) body image was a major issue for at least 30% of respondents. “Furthermore, young ... Tuesday, 04 December 2007Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
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... to the case for establishing a National Commissioner for Children and Young People – something children’s groups have been advocating for years. “If we are entering an era of ‘new Federalism’, there ... Thursday, 27 September 2007Learning the ropes on trip of a lifetime
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... crew members, organised by South Australia’s Social Inclusion Unit with the support of community service groups like Mission Australia, have been selected on the basis of their high achievements which, ... Monday, 27 August 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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... young people are more likely than other young people to identify ‘entertainers’ as one of the top groups of people they admire (20% compared to 7%). Mission Australia’s spokesperson, Anne Hampshire, ... 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 2007Supporting Tasmanian communities for children
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... their families face in disadvantaged areas, building on local collaborative partnerships between families, children’s playgroups, pre-schools, schools and other important community groups. “Australian ... Friday, 13 July 2007