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Our response to Commonwealth Government discussion paper Australia’s children: Safe and well
Category: Download:Policy Submissions
... governments, the non-government sector and other stakeholders, on a National Framework for Protecting Australias Children. We support the naming of the framework as Protecting Australias Children rather ... Wednesday, 02 July 2008Left out and missing out: Disability and disadvantage.
Category: Download:Social Policy Reports
Recent research by the Social Policy Research Centre, Anglicare, Mission Australia and others has found that where there is someone in a household with a disability, poverty rates are higher and hardship ... Friday, 21 March 2008Strategy and Operations Manager - Melbourne
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Victoria
... relationship builder you are an experienced manager in either government or the community sector with well developed communication skills. You're savvy at building government and key stakeholder relationships ... Friday, 24 October 2008Mission Australia helping families cut energy bills to prevent poverty spiral
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... savings can be made. “Energy Matters provides the household with energy saving recommendations, links and referrals to other support services – such as housing and financial counselling – and household ... Wednesday, 15 October 2008Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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... Other results from the ABS’s Counting the Homeless report: - There were 7483 homeless family households on Census night 2006 – up from 6745 in 2001, an increase of 10.9 per cent. - The number of young ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... grown 100% over the past four years. The number of renters aged 65 or over living in low-income rental households is also expected to increase 115% - from 195,000 in 2001 to 419,000 in 2026. “Older Australians ... 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 2008A - Z of Fundraising Ideas
Category: Donations/Fundraising
Auction: You can auction clothing, household goods or even favours, such as washing someone’s car Ball: Organise an evening with dinner and music for your work. You can include a raffle or auction to ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... through the court process. However, it is a requirement that all volunteers must hold at least a basic qualification in counselling before becoming a Court Supporter. For further information including ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008New poverty research shows Australians missing out
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... children who are unable to participate in school activities and outings. The research pays particular attention to households with children, revealing 55 per cent don’t have access to annual dental check ... Monday, 15 October 2007New green corps project to be launched at Paiwalla wetlands area near Murray bridge
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A team of young volunteers will assist drought-affected landholders and seek to improve the vegetation in the Paiwalla Wetlands area near Murray Bridge under an exciting new Green Corps project being launched ... Friday, 17 August 2007Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... about $160,000 in 2001 to $325,000 at December 31, far outstripping the increase in average household incomes. “The lack of housing affordability is definitely impacting on homeless numbers,” Lincoln ... Monday, 06 August 2007Expo to assist newly arrived Australians
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Mission Australia in conjunction with the Salvation Army Employment Plus, the Migrant Resource Centre and TAFE Tasmania is today holding an information expo for newly arrived Australians to assist them ... Thursday, 01 March 2007Help for workers in Gippsland's drought affected areas
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... We see families separating to find work in other communities, we hear stories of husbands committing suicide and we watch young adults put on hold their own ambitions to provide help for their families. ... Wednesday, 20 December 2006Australian-first study shows achievements of ground-breaking early intervention program
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... emphasis placed on the views of parents and other key stakeholders. Staff use best practice evidence to empower the local community to develop and implement their own solutions to identified problems. ... Thursday, 07 December 2006Generous donation at U-Turn graduation
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... successfully rebuilt a 1993 Holden Barina as well as fitting it with an immobiliser to protect it against car theft.” Speaking at today’s graduation, Mr Mundy thanked the Rotary Club of Hobart for their ... Tuesday, 03 October 2006Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
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... “Half the fun of the challenge is raising the money. Hold a fancy dress party, a trivia night, a talent contest, conduct a ‘slave’ auction – these are just some of the ideas. If you want to make a personal ... Saturday, 26 August 2006Soup Kitchen to warm hearts of Australia’s homeless
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... people in the State. Staff at AGL’s Eastwood office (226 Greenhill Road, Eastwood) will put their energy behind the cause by holding a Soup Kitchen tomorrow (Friday 18th August), where staff will sell ... Thursday, 17 August 2006New program to protect homeless young women from sexual assault, other harm
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... to police or other authorities – a process that many currently find very difficult. To that end, SAPOL sergeant Jo Marelos, co-ordinator of the Holden Hill Drug Action Team will be addressing the Equip ... Monday, 15 May 2006