Mission Australia

1. SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from 'Inspire Foundation'
(Download:Miscellaneous Documents)

... and young people. Kerry spoke about the challenge of youth mental health and the work the Inspire Foundation does to help young people with mental health issues through the use of technology and the Internet. ...

2. VIC Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... skill assistance (eg. help with organisational skills, essay writing, internet searches, library use) to students. Volunteer role requirements: Volunteers need to commit to 2 hours per week for a period ...

3. Telstra
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... has supported many Mission Australia projects including: QLD Internet Cafe Mission Australia Centre redevelopment Darwin Youth Beat Relocation to new Sydney Head Office Program contributions ...

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

... convergence in young peoples’ responses between metro and rural areas, something which could be down to the influence of the internet and other mass media.” Ms Hampshire said the concerns of respondents ...

5. Young people's mental health - The hidden challenges and how innovation can help
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... help – and how the Internet and online communities provide effective and innovative tools to engage those outside the health system. Media inquiries: Paul Andrews (02) 9219 2080 or 0409 665 495 The Hidden ...

6. Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... be inspired to go on to make an additional donation of their own money to Mission Australia. “At realestate.com.au we are big believers in the power of the internet to change lives for the better. Over ...

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

... Internet and other mass media. Gender and age are the areas where differences are apparent. “Also, around one-in-five respondents identified the Internet as a primary source of advice and support in ...

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

... (one in five compared to one in 10). Homeless young people are significantly more likely than those in stable housing to seek advice and support from the Internet (37% compared to 17%). Homeless ...

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

... friend (61.4%). The Internet ranked fourth at 22.1% - well above the national response of 16.8%. 30.9% of 20-24 year olds, and 27.1% of males, use the Internet for advice and support compared to ...

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

... relative/family friend (64%). The Internet ranked fourth at 16.8%. 26% of 20-24 year olds, and 20.9% of males, use the Internet for advice and support compared to 11-14 years (13.1%), 15-19 years ...