Mission Australia

1. ABC Learning centres purchase – a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... families and children has taught us anything – and between GoodStart’s members we have more than 420 years experience providing social programs – it’s the importance of getting children off to the very ...

2. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia simply cannot afford to have the current and next generation of young people unengaged and unproductive. Why is this happening? Our society places a lot of importance on career, employment ...

3. Internship Success - Alexis Bradshaw
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... I have developed professional and personally from working in an organisation and with people that truly understand and encourage the importance of a well rounded field education placement.  ...

4. Social enterprise restaurant to provide training for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal young people
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... discerning Melbournians and interstate and overseas visitors. “It is an opportunity for people to experience Aboriginal culture through food,” Mr Bird said. “Of equal importance is that Charcoal Lane ...

5. Mission Australia to build $16M Aged Homeless Service as number of elderly homeless climbs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the top causes of death amongst older homeless people so the importance of looking after the mental health of our clients can’t be underestimated. “Unlike most aged care facilities, many of our clients ...

6. A fresh approach in the mission to enable refugee and migrants to gain sustainable employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... work experience, mentoring, traineeship placement and ongoing personal support. Mission Australia State Director Paul Bird said it was important that Victorians understood the importance of supporting ...

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

Mission Australia’s Communities for Children Mt Druitt invited families in the western Sydney region to attend an interactive parenting expo at Anglicare last Tuesday, 28th April, to help promote the importance ...

8. The big issues facing our kids
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... place chief importance on family, friends and close relationships. They're not just "generation Y with iPods". Their close connection with family and friends, the people they admire (entertainers with ...

9. Mission Australia welcomes Homelessness Revolution
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... these initiatives so we can ensure we’re making a difference and getting better outcomes – and I’m glad to see the government’s recognition of the importance of homeless data collection and analysis through ...

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

... getting a job. “Overall, the results over the past seven years show that young Australians are very consistent in what they value and place enormous importance on family and friends. There’s also a remarkable ...

11. Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... heard some of the success stories. Lord Andrew Mawson from Bromley on Bow in the UK outlined the work being done to transform communities in London’s East End. He spoke of the importance of local ownership ...

12. Young Australians wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “In 2007, when asked to rank 14 issues by level of importance, body image was ranked most frequently in the top three by 32.3 per cent of respondents,” Ms Hampshire said. “Family conflict was the ...

13. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in services and planning for future research and resources. “In 2007, when asked to rank 14 issues by level of importance, body image was ranked most frequently in the top three by 32.4% of Tasmanian ...

14. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people as highly materialistic, when asked what they value, financial security lags some way behind family and friends. “Overall, the results show young Australians place an enormous importance on family ...

15. Former 36ers Mark Davis on the ball to help at-risk young people in Adelaide’s south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “We’re thrilled to have Mark come out to meet the Feeding Frenzy participants and to reinforce the importance of healthy eating and living,” said Mission Australia’s Kerrie Sellen. “Eating well and ...

16. Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Of the 15,000 young people (aged 11-24 years) who took part in the 2006 survey – which asks respondents to rank in order of importance what they value, their concerns, who they turn to for advice and ...

17. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Tasmanians to be involved,” Mr Mundy said. “In 2006, when asked to rank 10 issues by level of importance, bullying/emotional abuse was ranked most frequently in the top three by 31.9% of Tasmanian respondents. ...

18. The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... authors, community service organisation, Mission Australia. When asked to rank 12 issues in level of importance, family conflict was ranked most frequently in the top three by 28.6% of respondents. ...

19. World Suicide Prevention Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 11,300 young people, aged 11-24 (94% between 11-19) released in December 2005 – found that, when asked to rank 10 issues of concern in level of importance, ‘suicide/self harm’ was ranked most frequently ...

20. Story on live music scene in Adelaide’s south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

It’s proof you’re never too old to rock – or at least to appreciate the importance of a vibrant live music scene in Adelaide. Three local ‘oldies’ have been playing a huge role in supporting Stage Against ...

21. McClure welcomes Fair Pay Commission role
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mr McClure said his role as an Australian Fair Pay Commissioner was an opportunity for him to advocate on behalf of disadvantaged and low income earning Australians in an area of great importance to them ...