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Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
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... which works with people who have faced, or continue to face, a range of issues, including mental and physical illness, addiction or the risk of homelessness. Catalyst-Clemente is jointly managed between ... Friday, 21 March 2008Community Services Worker / Case Worker - Newcastle
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... Program is an Australian Government Initiative which provides innovative assistance to people who have a severe functional limitation resulting from a mental illness. To succeed in this role you will ideally ... Tuesday, 26 August 2008Services Manager - Community Services - Newcastle
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... or at risk of homelessness, children and families and people experiencing mental illness. Previous experience in a leadership role in community services, financial management and supervision of staff ... Monday, 25 August 2008Award winning aged-care service for the homeless turns ten
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... in Australia, which caters exclusively for low-income and homeless clients, many who have come directly from living on the streets. More than 50% of the CCC residents have a diagnosed mental illness. ... Monday, 25 August 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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... including mental illness. As a result, homeless people often cycle through shelters and accommodation, never getting the full help they need and becoming further entrenched in their situation. To overcome ... Monday, 18 August 2008Young people's mental health - The hidden challenges and how innovation can help
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... disorders. Professor McGorry will discuss the need for early intervention strategies to help prevent the progression of mental illness among young people. Up to 25% of young people in Australia are likely ... Wednesday, 13 August 2008Community Services Worker - Inner City Housing Project - Waterloo
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... aimed at promoting recovery from mental illness and providing pathways away from the revolving doors of homelessness in Sydney. Operating since 1995 it is the original psychosocial rehabilitation program ... Wednesday, 13 August 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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... program is a joint initiative seeking to promote self-confidence in people at risk of homelessness, physical and mental illness and addiction, by encouraging them to take control of their lives and bring ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... homeless people – with a reported average age of death of between 42 and 52 years in Western nations. In addition they experience higher levels of illness because of a lack of adequate shelter, unsanitary ... Monday, 04 August 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... and needs. PSP helps you deal with and manage personal circumstances that can include: homelessness drug or alcohol problems psychological conditions or mental illness - including depression, ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
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... 'sleeping rough', many are young (46 per cent are below 25) and they are victims of violence, extreme financial hardship, mental illness and drug addiction. “A key feature of this new paper is its ... Thursday, 22 May 2008Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
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... it’s mental illness or substance abuse. “More and more these days we see people who become homeless for financial reasons–they can’t make their rent or they’re too deep in debt. “The general public’s ... Thursday, 01 May 2008New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
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... overcome challenges as diverse as mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, conflict and financial stress, we’re extremely proud to be offering 14 one-bedroom units for people on low incomes. “Affordable ... Monday, 14 April 2008Vodafone Australia Foundation
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... Research has shown that 75% of mental illness occurs between the ages of 15 and 25 and so the use of peers to deliver Stay on Track helps to breakdown the barriers young people may have around discussing ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
Category: Donations/Bequests
... impact of homelessness on the men who visited the hospital for various illnesses and injuries. Before then, the idea of homelessness had only been a vague concept to me - not a stark reality. Suddenly ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Community Services in the Northern Territory
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... recovery approach to assist people who have a severe functional limitation resulting from a mental illness. The program helps them to better manage their daily activities and provides access to a range ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Tasmania
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... limitation resulting from mental illness. We help them manage their daily activities and access appropriate services. Our staff work with small caseloads and provide personal one-on-one support. Chigwell ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: Community Services/Community Services
Mission Australia believes all Australians should be able to live in a safe, secure and affordable home. We recognise that people become homeless due to a range of issues including mental illness, drug ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Garden therapy for mentally ill
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Mission Australia is trialling the use of gardening as a way to combat the isolation, stigma and poor health experienced by people suffering from mental illness. For the past six months, clients of Mission ... Monday, 17 March 2008Home care program for mentally ill reaps huge rewards National Mental Health Week
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A program which helps people with mental illness receive care at home – helping them avoid homelessness and maintain their community links – has successfully reduced their time spent in hospitals by an ... Monday, 08 October 2007Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
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... dealing with both mental illness and drug/alcohol problems,” said Ms Paskevicius. “The prevalence of people with a combination of both mental health and drug and alcohol problems in our community is ... Friday, 28 September 2007Mission Australia opens new Launceston office
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... the office will also provide personal helpers and mentors for those in the local community suffering from mental illness. “These helpers and mentors give disadvantaged people the hand up that they need,” ... Monday, 10 September 2007New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
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... lives are severely affected by mental illness. “Undiagnosed and unsupported mental health issues can be crippling for many people, and can ultimately affect their capacity to work, live at home and maintain ... Thursday, 16 August 2007More homeless services needed in Tasmania
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... issues they might have – a lack of a job, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, etc – if they don’t have a stable home.” Mr Mundy said the 2001 Census recorded 100,000 Australians are homeless ... Monday, 06 August 2007WA’s booming housing market drives 30% increase in homeless families
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... illness, drug and alcohol issues) – are heading further and further into Perth’s outlying suburbs, areas like Merriwa, Quinns Rock and Ellenbrook. “Support services in these areas are practically non-existent, ... Monday, 06 August 2007