Mission Australia

1. Community Services in Western Australia
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... in the Peel region aimed at improving the level of engagement of young people aged 12-18 - who are homeless or at risk of leaving home - with family, work, education, training and the community. The ...

2. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... lives, attention to improving their surroundings also helps to increase their self worth, self esteem and dignity. The overall objective of this volunteering is to bring the Christmas spirit to the clients ...

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

... newly arrived migrants and refugees into employment. “‘Getting to Work’ focuses on improving the life, learning and employability skills of young migrants and refugees,” said Mr Bird. “The program is ...

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

... statement of intent to reform the system by focussing on prevention, improving and expanding programs, offering more support to those already in homelessness and demanding that mainstream services – such ...

5. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... we must set ourselves ambitious and achievable targets for ending homelessness; for decreasing the flow of people becoming homeless; and improving service quality. “Secondly, we have to deliver homeless ...

6. Improved literacy and numeracy keys to getting a better job
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is a great first step in improving, not only your reading, writing and numerical skills, but also your problem-solving, communication and self-esteem. “With stronger literacy and numeracy you open up ...

7. Homeless men take up the City2Surf Challenge
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – 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 ...

8. Corporate Social Responsibility
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... is fundamentally about improving the sustainability of the business, whether by increasing brand value or helping to recruit and retain quality staff. Find out more about Corporate Social Responsibility ...

9. Work for dole team graduates after giving new life to Kaurna Plains pre-school
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Shakers also created murals which were unveiled by Education Minister Jane Lomax-Smith. “The participants got so much out of improving the environment for the school and the wider community, and have ...

10. Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... improving resources available in regional areas like Whyalla, from affordable housing for locals and seasonal populations to better transport, recreation, health and training options,” Mr Herselman said. ...

11. Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... will go to help our staff and our programs work better and smarter – improving training, building links between our services and the broader health care network, implementing quality improvement processes. ...

12. Supporting Tasmanian communities for children
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Southern Midlands area in Tasmania. Mission Australia State Director Noel Mundy said the Communities for Children program takes an early intervention and prevention approach to improving the health, ...

13. Talented young Indigenous people blaze new trail under IYMP
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... she’s completed her training and studies. “I’ve seen the effects of poor health on my family and community and I believe that good health is vital to improving the status of Indigenous people across ...

14. University courses for disadvantaged Australians offer a path out of poverty
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... on people’s lives – bringing them back into contact with the community and improving their image of themselves and their relationships with family and friends. “If someone’s interacting more broadly ...

15. Young people to upgrade Gumeracha Walking Trail
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... improving biodiversity installing protective fencing to help endangered species protecting native vegetation areas by removing feral pine trees improving and containing visitor access ...

16. City of Moreland residents invited to mentor local teens
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Isabella Rosinsky said the M2M program has been effective in improving the attendance rates and general enthusiasm of Year 10 students. “Unemployment is particularly high in Glenroy compared to other ...

17. Budget looks to the future with mental health and superannuation measures
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... off payment for recipients of the Carer Allowance. A range of measures, across several portfolios, aimed at improving the health, employment, business opportunities and capacity of aboriginal individuals, ...