Mission Australia

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

... who are, who have been, or who are likely to be affected by licit and illicit substance abuse. Pathways away from homelessness: Reconnect Reconnect is a free, confidential early intervention service ...

2. Mission Australia to build $16M Aged Homeless Service as number of elderly homeless climbs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... will have a mental illness or acquired brain injury when they are referred to us, and they are far more likely to arrive having experienced much higher levels of illness because of a lack of adequate shelter, ...

3. Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... years ago, it’s likely they are much higher in these tough times,” Ms Hart says. “Mission Australia’s employment services are about helping employers determine who and what they need, and to link them ...

4. Tenant Resources
(Housing/VIC)

... the premises to view the damage and take photos •    Tenants will be advised of the likely timeframe for responding to the repairs •    All repairs requests will be logged onto the computer database and ...

5. Tenant Resources
(Housing/TAS)

... the Housing Manager may need to attend the premises to view the damage and take photos •    Tenants will be advised of the likely timeframe for responding to the repairs •    All repairs requests will ...

6. Tenant Resources
(Housing/NSW)

... the premises to view the damage and take photos •    Tenants will be advised of the likely timeframe for responding to the repairs •    All repairs requests will be logged onto the computer database and ...

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

... likely as 20- to 24-year-olds to identify it as a major issue. So what does this mean? Well, the first point to make is that concern about drugs among this age group doesn't equate to usage. Younger teens' ...

8. The welfare experiment - an opinion piece from Mission Australia's CEO, Toby Hall
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – while the WA trial will widen the scope to include non-indigenous families... If these trials are deemed a success, they will likely usher in a new era of managing income support in Australia with ...

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

... was most notable among the 11-14 age group who were twice as likely as 20-24 year olds to identify it as a major issue. In 2007’s survey, 22.9 per cent of 11-14 year old respondents listed drugs as one ...

10. Training investment will boost employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... when unemployment is likely to rise. Mission Australia CEO Toby Hall said that Productivity Places Programme (PPP) had been highly subscribed and the increased funding offered an opportunity for the long ...

11. Award winning aged-care service for the homeless turns ten
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... place in CCC the residents would more than likely remain homeless for the rest of their lives, as they have minimal, if any, prospect of being able to secure a place in another aged care home. Only 10 ...

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

... disorders. Professor McGorry will discuss the need for early intervention strategies to help prevent the progression of mental illness among young people. Up to 25% of young people in Australia are likely ...

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

... tell us that 9.4 per cent of people – or 11,300 individuals – who used the nation’s system of homeless services in 2006-07 were aged 50 or over,” said Leonie. “However, that’s likely to be a significant ...

14. Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – and were often the least likely to ask for help. “There are several reasons why young men are so commonly affected by problem gambling. They are more likely than other age groups to frequent pubs ...

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

... backgrounds (NESB), conflicting with recent research by Monash University suggesting that migrants from NESBs are less likely to volunteer than Australian-born people and migrants from English speaking ...

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

... other areas, the region was likely to attract more people coming in the hope of work, with few resources, no local knowledge, no transport and no accommodation. “That can make it harder for them to get ...

17. 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 ...

18. Sydney’s bed shortage crisis for homeless women
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of several reasons – women are now less likely to stay in domestic violence situations and are more comfortable asking for help. “There are a lot of women coming to Sydney from rural areas and other ...

19. Young people in Adelaide’s south on a roll to prevent crime, bridge generation gap
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... together, the more they understand each other and the more likely they are to look out for each other in a very positive way,” she said. Keep It Real is a National Community Crime Prevention Programme, ...

20. Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... on the role of primary carers of their grandchildren. Mission Australia spokesperson, Anne Hampshire, said the numbers of grandparent-carers in Australia was highly likely to be underestimated and required ...

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

... with the community, all the other factors important to successful participation are made more likely for each individual – getting a job, finding a stable home or receiving counselling.” The partners ...

22. Combating youth unemployment rates in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... international research and analysis. “One of the key findings of the Strategy is that if young people are unable to make an initial transition to the labour market smoothly, it’s likely they will continue ...

23. New blueprint to tackle causes of Australia’s youth unemployment problem
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to the labour market smoothly, it’s likely they will continue to have problems and be only marginally attached to employment for the rest of their lives.” Ms Hampshire said that research into best practice, ...

24. Roma House - A new service for homeless Queenslanders launched in Brisbane
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... for families. “The residents of Roma House will be those used to sleeping rough. They are likely to have been unable to be accommodated by other services; to need help in dealing with alcohol or drug ...

25. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Sydney siders and their rural cousins
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... NSW were less likely to get involved in sports (66.4%) than those living in Sydney (73.4%). This is the opposite to the rest of Australia where young people in rural areas were more likely to be involved ...