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SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from 'Inspire Foundation'
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... 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. ... Wednesday, 27 August 2008Mission Australia response to Commonwealth Government Green Paper - Which way home?
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... The system must be dynamic and responsive in meeting the changing needs of those who are homeless at the population level as well as at the individual level. Given the breadth of issues that can contribute ... Wednesday, 02 July 2008Fundraising Guidelines
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Fundraising for a leading organisation like Mission Australia provides a great opportunity to learn more about the issues facing our community whilst meeting new people and utilising your skills or gaining ... Thursday, 27 March 20082007 Youth Survey
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Each year, Mission Australia conducts a national survey of young Australians which uncovers the issues that concern them, who they admire and where they turn to for advice and support. This year\'s survey ... Friday, 21 March 2008Enhancing 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 2008Registered Psychologist - Perm Part-time
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Western Australia
... both government and non government services and is a key entry point to treatment for young people with alcohol and other drug issues. The successful applicant will provide clinical and psychological ... Friday, 21 November 2008Family Development Worker - Project Circuit Breaker - Kedron
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... a suitability notice issued by the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People [Blue Card], an Open and current Queensland driver's licence and the ability to work shift hours are essential requirements ... Thursday, 20 November 2008Youth Pathways Caseworker - Port Macquarie
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... non government agencies and have an understanding of issues affecting young people who are at risk of early school leaving. Do you have good communication skills, a good knowledge of referral sources ... Wednesday, 19 November 2008Youth Pathways Caseworker - Fixed term - Kempsey
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... agencies and have an understanding of issues affecting young people who are at risk of early school leaving. Do you have good communication skills, a good knowledge of referral sources including educational/training ... Wednesday, 19 November 2008Youth Pathways Caseworker - Sydney
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... have experience in case management processes and liaising with government and non government agencies and have an understanding of issues affecting young people who are at risk of early school leaving. ... Wednesday, 19 November 2008Youth Pathways Caseworker - Perm Part-time - Sydney
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... non government agencies and have an understanding of issues affecting young people who are at risk of early school leaving. Do you have good communication skills, a good knowledge of referral sources ... Wednesday, 19 November 2008Employment Consultant - Maryborough
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Queensland
... have excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills along with a compassion towards, and understanding of, the issues relating to unemployed clients. A willingness to work within ... Wednesday, 19 November 2008Administrative Officers - Full and Part-time
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory
... maintain files and data. Strong organisational skills and competency in the use of Microsoft Office programmes is desirable. All successful candidates will have an understanding of the issues relating ... Monday, 17 November 2008Youth and Family Support Worker
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory
... Demonstrated ability to engage and work respectfully and in partnership with marginalised young people Knowledge of youth issues relating to homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse and other ... Wednesday, 12 November 2008Youth Outreach Worker - Katherine Youth Beat
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... and referrals to other services and well as planning and implementation of activities. Successful applicants will demonstrate their awareness of cultural sensitivities, adolescent development, and issues ... Friday, 07 November 2008Service Coordinator - Youth Outreach - Darwin & Palmerston
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... their awareness of cultural sensitivities, adolescent development, and issues facing young people today, and will communicate effectively with young people through these challenges. Criminal history ... Tuesday, 04 November 2008Training investment will boost employment
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... health issues, disabilities, culture and language barriers.” “In a time of financial turmoil, it’s the people at the margins who suffer first. For many this training programme is a pathway not only towards ... Friday, 17 October 2008Aussie Rock legends to harness young talent
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... recent plea from Jimmy Barnes to help raise wider community awareness of the issues arising out of the northern suburbs, and in light of the rapidly growing Hip Hop culture in the southern districts. ... Friday, 10 October 2008Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
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... Southland Community Trust in New Zealand outlined how in NZ and Canada, “place-based” community development and funding can make a huge difference to communities in crisis, rather than the issues-based ... Friday, 26 September 2008Tackling truancy - is cutting welfare payments an effective method?
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The debate surrounding the linking of welfare payments to school attendance has brought out strong views on both sides – not surprising for issues so fundamental to our community’s well-being. Parents ... Thursday, 28 August 2008Homeless men take up the City2Surf Challenge
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... to wear.” Alex Marshall is one of the homeless men participating in the City2Surf. Alex has been homeless for 12 months and recently took part in the Big Issue’s Street Soccer National Championship ... Friday, 08 August 2008Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
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... each weekend. “The main issues for the young people we see are homelessness, no participation in education or employment, poor physical and mental health, family breakdown and lack of hygiene. “Alarmingly ... Thursday, 07 August 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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... “Catalyst-Clemente students are often dealing with extremely complex obstacles to furthering their education such as mental health issues and the risk of homelessness,” Ms Cunial said. “It’s a huge ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... homeless statistics... ...She said she was hopeful the Federal Government's White Paper strategy on homelessness would address the issue when released in September. “Older homeless Australians ... Monday, 04 August 2008Young Australians wanted for national survey
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Mission Australia is calling on young Australians to help highlight important issues in their lives by having their say in the charity’s 2008 National Youth Survey. The survey is Australia’s largest annual ... Monday, 16 June 2008