Mission Australia

1. Rural and Regional Australia: Change, Challenge and Capacity
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

... report makes a number of recommendations and calls for a whole of government approach – in co-operation with business and community organisations – to decrease inequality between rural/regional and metropolitan ...

2. Annual Report 2007
(Download:Annual Reports)

... territory – and last year helped over 300,000 people. We make a real difference by working with people to meet their challenges and enabling them to pursue more positive, independent lives.  ...

3. Case worker positions - Christies Beach
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia)

... assess their situations and make appropriate referrals and facilitate action to achieve desired outcomes Case workers will be required to support young people in various environments such as in work placement, ...

4. Receptionist
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory)

... that makes a positive contribution to your community You will receive an attractive salary package Enjoy a friendly and supportive work environment Flexible working hours Email your resume or ...

5. Mission Australia Job Capacity Assessments
(Employment Services/Providers)

... people who: Make a claim for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) Have their ongoing eligibility for DSP reviewed by Centrelink Seek exemption from Activity Agreement requirements due to temporary ...

6. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in detention on any day and numbers are at a four-year high,” said Ms Hampshire. “While only 5% of Australia’s 10-17 year olds are Indigenous they make up 40% of all young people in the nation’s juvenile ...

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

... use the streets everyday.” The recently opened cycleways around the city will also make the new Missionbeat Bike service more effective and efficient, noted Ms Green. “Cycleways make it much easier and ...

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

Housekeeping/Maintenance - A Woman's Place, Potts Point A Woman's Place is a homeless service for single women. This is a crisis residential service that aims to make a difference in the lives of the ...

9. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... make notes about the task(s) and provide these to the LLNP teacher as requested. To prepare any material needed for work with students (as directed by LLNP teacher) To make suggestions to LLNP teachers ...

10. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... of students to assist them in completing tasks allocated by the LLNP teacher To provide direction, instruction and support to the student(s) To make notes about the task(s) and provide these to the ...

11. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  VIC WA - Team Challenge WA - Maintenance NSW - Team Challenges Makeover Activity: Makeover Day / Beauty Pampering Date: TBC Time: 10am -2.30pm Volunteers: 3 (female only) ...

12. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... advice and logistical support – leveraging the core competencies of PwC to make a sustainable difference. It is also about our staff developing as responsible leaders, and helping to make a tangible difference.”  ...

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

... as well as what makes gambling a pleasant form of recreation for some and a destructive addiction for others. Coming up with answers is made difficult by the fact that there are no clear social-demographic ...

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

... as valued, unique. Be prepared to have fun, be silly, play, and make jokes when opportunity arises. Be prepared for laughter and joyful celebration of life. Promote social justice, access and equality ...

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

... proud that the make-up of our club and community represents so many different cultures,” said Mr Lioupas. “The scholarships on offer will pay for one year of club membership to disadvantaged families. ...

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

... new store will give people an option to buy cheap, good quality clothing and homewares and make it just a little easier to balance the budget. “In many cases the things we sell are factory seconds or ...

17. About Big Heart
(Big Heart/information)

... the type of items available at the retail stores. Any purchases you make from our retail stores, the money is then generated back into assisting the disadvantaged communities of the region. The Big ...

18. Donations
(Big Heart/information)

... towards an environmentally sustainable future. No items will be disregarded. (small and bulk donations accepted) Please telephone 02 4225 9820 to make a donation. Not only are you helping the environment ...

19. Volunteering
(Big Heart/information)

Interested in volunteering with Mission Australia? Big Heart Enterprise is a great place to volunteer, staff are friendly and you have the opportunity to: Learn a range of new skills; make ...

20. Corporate Partners
(Big Heart/information)

... make substantial savings on office fit-outs and offer a range of external clientele, accessible and cost effective office furnishings. Furthermore, Mission Australia has the continued support of the ...

21. Environmental Responsibility
(Big Heart/information)

... of our 6 locations across the Illawarra or pop into one of our donation bins; Donate fabric, so we can make our own enviro bags; or Sew and donate your own handmade enviro bags. If sewing your own enviro ...

22. Specials & Events
(Big Heart/information)

Specials Specials run on a regular basis at our five retail stores. You'll make savings everyday and are bound to always find a bargain. A great range of products arrive regularly - if you want to be ...

23. 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 ...

24. Mission Australia: tragedy if housing element of stimulus package not passed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the package’s commitment to building 20,000 new homes for social housing would make an enormous contribution to the government’s aim of halving homelessness by 2020. “One of the major reasons homelessness ...

25. 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 ...