Mission Australia

1. Youth and Family Support Worker - Level 3 - Full-time 6mth Contract or Secondment
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Western Australia)

... performance, self-esteem, peer pressure and family connections; DRUMBEAT (Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions Attitudes and Thoughts) workshops to engage young people and explore ...

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

... unemployment and early school leavers.  The programs develop their creativity through visual arts and music as well as their self expression and esteem. Students progress at their own pace in a safe, non-judgmental ...

3. Hush for Homelessness launches in Martin Place
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... (Choirboys) with students from Mission Australia’s Sounds of the Street youth music program. To view our video footage of the event, please click here. Hush for Homelessness – which takes place ...

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

Indie rock, hip-hop, R’n’B, world music and a little mashed up, crunched dance is one description of the eclectic music featured on Here Comes Trouble, the new Sounds of Street album by 17 young musicians ...

5. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... overseas and for Contribution to Australian Show Business. Ms Desmond is now retired from performing and is indulging in her first love – writing. She has co written a musical; an adaptation of Bryce Courtenay’s ...

6. Aussie Rock legends to harness young talent
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Australian rock legends Doc Neeson, John ‘Swanee’ Swan, and ACDC’s Mark Evans will be heading for Adelaide’s northern and southern suburbs for two special sessions to nurture local music talent. They’ll ...

7. Mission Australia supports local music in the south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with the City of Onkaparinga, had supported the presentation of original live music at REYC with monthly ‘Stage Against the Machine’ (SATM) gigs for five years. “The gigs have gone from strength to strength, ...

8. 5th Birthday for Volt Youth Enterprise Centre
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... young people attended VOLT’s pre-employment training, personal development and leadership program, hip hop and other music and art workshops. Recent additions to VOLT’s activities include the Handy Parents ...

9. Albert Music
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

Albert Music, one of Australia’s oldest music businesses signed a three-year partnership in 2005 with Mission Australia to support our Creative Youth Initiatives (CYI) Sounds of the Street music program. ...

10. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... free creative programs for young people aged 16 - 25 who are facing many and varied challenges in their lives, such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. With support from musicians, ...

11. Pathways through a successful youth
(Community Services/Community Services)

... in their lives, such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. With support from musicians, artists and social workers, students are assisted in developing a broad range of skills and ...

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

... and music. The program is funded jointly by Mission Australia and the Department for Family and Community Services. Media are welcome to photograph/interview Mark Davis and Feeding Frenzy participants ...

13. Talented young Indigenous people blaze new trail under IYMP
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... studying the Diploma of Music at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, and Simon Munkara, 23, a leading footballer from Bathurst Island, north of Darwin, who has been recruited to play in the SANFL ...

14. City of Churches aims to be life and soul of party
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of Adelaide are hosting a major Easter City Street Party on Sunday March 25 in Hindmarsh Square, which is expected to attract up to 3,000 people to its free festival of food, music and song, with lots ...

15. Musings into minds of at-risk young people
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people – launched in Sydney – tackles serious issues such as family breakdowns, drug and alcohol addiction and disenchantment with mainstream society. Musings features music by young talented songwriters ...

16. Australian-first study shows achievements of ground-breaking early intervention program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Issues are then tackled using a variety of methods including parent groups, playgroups, English classes, anger management courses, drama, music and art,” Professor Homel said. “In addition to its day-to-day ...

17. Art offers unique insight into the minds of at-risk young people
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and mental health issues. The program’s creative courses in music, visual arts and photography provide them with opportunities to build self-esteem, improve communication skills, encounter positive learning ...

18. Rock Adelaide's South to 'Make Poverty History'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Free Live Music at Centro Colonnades, Noarlunga Oct 14. Five of Adelaide’s freshest bands are turning up the volume at Colonnades Shopping Centre in Noarlunga on Saturday, October 14 to make sure everyone ...

19. Music leaders and new bands unite to 'Stage Against the Machine'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... opportunities Leading Australian indie music identities, including singer songwriter Marie Wilson and Hilltop Hoods manager PJ Murton, will be centre-stage next month (September 9-10) at a major showcase ...

20. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young West Australians living in Perth and rural areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people develop their potential through programs involving music, art and other creative and enterprising activities. For more information on the services Mission Australia offers in WA, please visit ...

21. Story on live music scene in Adelaide’s south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

It’s proof you’re never too old to rock – or at least to appreciate the importance of a vibrant live music scene in Adelaide. Three local ‘oldies’ have been playing a huge role in supporting Stage Against ...