Mission Australia

1. National Survey of Young Australians 2008
(Document Downloads)

This year Mission Australia conducted its seventh consecutive annual survey of young Australians.  The survey is the largest of its kind in Australia and in 2008 received over 45,500 responses from ...

2. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Australia’s largest annual survey of young people has found that drugs, suicide and body image are the biggest worries for 11-24 year olds with one-in-four regarding each as major concerns. The survey ...

3. Transparency
(Pathways/About Us)

... transparency of reporting among Australian charities, and encourage not-for-profits to be more professional in their reporting. As one of the largest national community service organisations, Mission ...

4. Annual Review
(Pathways/About Us)

... of young people received its largest response to date and now has the reputation of being one of the most authoritative insights into Australia's young people   Click here to download the 2008 Annual ...

5. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... placing hope in those who are often feeling hopeless. What’s not to love about a mission such as that?” Daniel Widdowson wakes Sydney up each morning via the airwaves on Australia’s largest Christian ...

6. Our Employment Services
(Employment Services/Employment Services)

If you’re looking for a job, or if you’re looking for staff, Mission Australia Employment Solutions can help. We’re one of Australia’s largest providers of Job Services Australia and Australian Apprenticeships. ...

7. Job Seekers
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

If you’re looking for work, Mission Australia Employment Solutions can help you find a job that’s right for you. We are one of Australia’s largest Job Services Australia providers and we’ve placed over ...

8. Graduate Program
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

What it's all about: Mission Australia is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded community service organisations. Our graduate program gives graduates the opportunity to gain invaluable ...

9. Frequently Asked Questions
(Donations/Bequests)

... nominated an executor, so the person who deals with your assets (called the Administrator) will be the person getting the largest share. If there are several people getting the same share, they have to ...

10. Concern at growing numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia – one of the largest providers of homeless services in the country – has expressed its concern at new figures which show that close to 60% of people who need help from government-funded ...

11. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia – one of the country’s largest providers of Job Network and other complementary employment programs – has welcomed the Rudd Government’s announcement that it will make a range of changes ...

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

...  150 year celebration As Australia's largest telecommunications provider, Telstra reaches the length and breadth of Australia as does the many far reaching programs of Mission Australia; making ...

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

Mission Australia – one of the largest providers of services to homeless people in the country – has welcomed the Rudd Government’s White Paper strategy on tackling homelessness calling it “the most significant ...

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

Mission Australia’s 2008 National Survey of Young Australians Australia’s largest annual survey of young people has found that body image, drugs and family conflict are the biggest worries for 11-24 year ...

15. Mission Australia set to relaunch family support service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... northern suburbs. “Jacaranda House offers support across the community - from supported housing assistance for individuals and families to the largest service offered at the site – Pathways Projects,” ...

16. Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... also grateful to the individual who stepped forward and provided the funding to roll-out the initiative – Mission Australia’s largest ever personal gift. It will have a positive impact on hundreds of homeless ...

17. Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

One of Australia’s largest providers of homeless services says more needs to be done to help the hidden ranks of older people who are “slipping under the radar” of a homelessness support system not geared ...

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

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 ...

19. Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Mission Australia is pleased by changes to the Work for the Dole program. As the country’s largest provider of Work for the Dole, we have always strongly advocated for a program that provides real work ...

20. Migrants and refugees give back to Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

National Volunteers Week 12-18 May 2008 One of the country’s largest charities, Mission Australia reports that more than half of volunteers at its Migrant and Refugee Services are from non-English speaking ...

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

... the country’s largest real estate website—realestate.com.au—will donate one dollar to the charity so it can provide support to homeless people, up to a total of $100,000. realestate.com.au’s General Manager ...

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

Mission Australia’s 2007 National Survey of Young Australians, Australia’s largest annual survey of young people has found that body image is the biggest worry for 11-24 year olds – both males and females ...

23. Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Lincoln said. “But from our experience as one of the country’s largest providers of emergency accommodation, we believe homeless numbers are on the rise, and across all demographics.” Tracey, a former ...

24. Mission Australia to combat unemployment in Meekatharra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with not-for-profit organisations that offer Work for the Dole projects.” Mission Australia is one of WA’s largest community services organisations. Mission Australia is a Registered Training Organisation ...

25. Rising cost of living set to increase numbers at Christmas Lunch in the Park
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Perth’s largest Christmas Day charity event, Christmas Lunch in the Park, was officially launched today and is expected to host more guests than the previous 30 years as WA families face increased financial ...