Mission Australia

1. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov. Discussion Paper - National Mental Health & Disability Employment
(Download:Policy Submissions)

... and mental health. There is strong evidence that many people with a disability or mental illness are currently excluded from the Australian community in a range of areas of their life. This has both individual ...

2. Youth Futures – Dandenong and Frankston
(Download:Fact Sheets)

Youth Futures provides a range of creative life skills, personal development and individual support programs to at risk young people, aged 13-25 in the Frankston Dandenong area, who are not engaged in ...

3. The Towards New Indicators of Disadvantage Project
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

Bulletin No.1 - Identifying the Essentials of Life By Peter Saunders. This project is a collaboration between researchers at the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) and analysts from the Australian ...

4. Youth Worker/ Group worker positions - Glenelg
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia)

... active and healthy lifestyles. The successful applicant will have experience in program development, group work and an ability to engage with marginalised young people. To apply - please submit your ...

5. 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 ...

6. Missionbeat Bikes hit the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is seeking to transform the lives of people who are homeless and put them on a path back to a safe and stable life.” The bikes, helmets and uniforms were purchased with a grant from the Lord Mayor Clover ...

7. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... women who access the service, through case management and life skills work. We are seeking individuals who are caring and compassionate that want to lend a hand in this busy service. A Woman's Place ...

8. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... and numeracy training to our clients to maximise their potential in forgoing strong links in the community and the work place and thus finding pathways to a better life. The key responsibilities are as ...

9. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... potential in forgoing strong links in the community and the work place and thus finding pathways to a better life. The key responsibilities are as follows: To work with one student or a small group ...

10. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... a pathway to a better life for themselves. Volunteer role would be to accompany outreach workers and engage with at risk clients in field to ensure they can access appropriate services. Would ...

11. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... WA Client Group: Families & Children Spend quality time with the young children at Wattle House Community Centre, which seeks to improve the quality of life of individuals and families, especially ...

12. When Gambling is No Longer Fun
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... link, from the evidence in Australia and overseas, is that problem gambling like other forms of addiction stems from a desire to escape life’s stresses and painful emotions – whether this is social isolation, ...

13. Early Learning Services - Mission Statement
(Community Services/Early Learning)

... in partnership with children and their families to ensure the best possible start in life. We provide a nurturing environment where each child has the opportunity to learn within the context of caring ...

14. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... Australia is committed to providing our volunteers with a rewarding experience by offering ongoing training, support and recognition. Who volunteers? Our volunteers come from all walks of life. They ...

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

... event helps to increase parent’s awareness of local services and activities they can participate in with their children, and help them understand the importance of leading a happy and healthy lifestyle.” ...

16. West Heidelberg community unites to celebrate Harmony Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... will do so much to develop their life skills.” Heidelberg United FC vice-President, John Lioupas says Harmony Day represents the ethos of the club and the community. “We love our community and we’re ...

17. Mission Australia opens its Heart to Nowra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... dropped out of school to reconnect with education and training to give them a better shot at having a decent job and fulfilling adult life.” Thanks to shared premises with J2S, a registered training organisation ...

18. Here comes trouble: new Sounds of the Street album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... honesty and a lot of skill. “It makes for excellent listening and more importantly the music gives these young people a voice; a way to communicate their life experiences creatively and in their own ...

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

... of them being unsafe, it can still be very damaging. If you're afraid of your community, how do you get involved in local activities? The truth is you're less likely to - and there goes part of the lifeblood ...

20. John Barnes Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... relationships to improve the early experiences of children as a means of assisting them to realise their full potential later in life.  ...

21. AMP Foundation
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

AMP and Mission Australia share a long history. AMP’s first life insurance  agent (would now be known as a Financial Planner) Benjamin Short was the original founder of Sydney City Mission in 1862 and ...

22. Make an online donation to Mission Australia
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

Transform a life today. Just fill in your donation amount and press the button marked 'GO'. You will then be re-directed to a secure Westpac payment page to complete your transaction. Your donation ...

23. 'Through my eyes' - Art changing young lives
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to express ideas about the challenges they face in life. “The exhibition is a great opportunity for the community to support young people’s creative expression whilst buying an original piece of art they ...

24. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... carries the Jesus All About Life campaign as the main signage on his race cars. In 2008 Jesus Racing addressed around 30,000 high school students and presented at numerous men's events around the country. ...

25. From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... earlier part of his life, and was continuing to have a negative effect upon his health and self confidence. Painful, loose teeth caused discomfort and made eating solid foods difficult. He was also self-conscious ...