Mission Australia

1. Left out and missing out: Voices from the margins
(Document Downloads)

Around one in seven Australians who turn to welfare organisations for help lack a substantial meal at least once a day accoridng to new research released in Anti-Poverty Week (14-20 October)  ...

2. Nightspot Youth Homelessness Initiative
(Community Services/Community Services)

... an evening meal, breakfast and most importantly, a chance to talk. The next day, the young person is offered pathways out of their situation by being directed towards, and transported to, appropriate ...

3. Café One on Wickham
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Referrals Low cost meals Flexible and informal case management Crisis counselling Advocacy  ...

4. Centre Cook - Hilton
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia)

... and passion for children's meal preparation will see children of all ages enjoy and have fun at meal time. In this role you’ll plan and prepare nutritious cold and hot lunch meals in line with dietary ...

5. PM for a day? What would you do to tackle poverty?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and who need our help,” said Mr Hall. “From our own research we know that around one in seven people who turn to welfare organisations lack a substantial meal at least once a day – that’s a shocking situation ...

6. Community Services in Queensland
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... people at any one time. The service provides: Meals Recreational activities Access to health care and other community services Tailored case management support for each person Café ...

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

... including salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits, discounts on travel, accommodation, computers, ipods and health clubs For more information on what to expect from our Graduate Program, ...

8. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Hosts? Provide clients with a warm welcome, an evening meal and other food where appropriate, a bedroom of their own, breakfast in the morning and support/encouragement (not counselling ...

9. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Operating every Monday night from 5 – 7 pm outside of the Mission Australia office on 6 Frances Drive Palmerston, the program provides a hot meal, fruit and water. Volunteers can assist in preparation ...

10. Garden therapy for mentally ill
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... than the general population. “People with mental illness tend to have poorer health. We’ve been successfully teaching our clients how to cook healthier meals with the vegetables and herbs they’ve planted,” ...

11. New poverty research shows Australians missing out
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Around one in seven Australians who turn to welfare organisations for help lack a substantial meal at least once a day according to new research released in Anti-Poverty Week (14-20 October). The research ...

12. Former 36ers Mark Davis on the ball to help at-risk young people in Adelaide’s south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to eat well and be healthy. Mark, from Great Mates SA, will be special guest at Mission Australia’s weekly Feeding Frenzy program, where young people learn to make (and enjoy) a healthy meal and also ...

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

... the financial pressure on many families can be too much to provide a Christmas meal and presents for their children. “Through our services, Mission Australia has witnessed that even though Western Australia ...

14. Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... include all flight and other travel costs (not including departure taxes, visa costs, fuel surcharges, travel insurance, etc), accommodation and most meals. The minimum fundraising target to participate ...

15. Increased Rents Create a Greater Risk of Homelessness - Queensland
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... provide meals, day support, recreational activities, access to health care and other community services and tailored case management support for each person. One person who has experienced the difficulties ...

16. Sign up to Mission Australia’s anti-poverty video petition!
(Uncategorised Content)

... turn to welfare organisations for help lack a substantial meal at least once a day. As well as the most basic need for food, 29.6 per cent of clients lack a decent and secure home; 25.3 per cent are unable ...