Mission Australia

1. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  eg: family stress, poor literacy/numeracy, lack of skills, unemployment and substance abuse. Such programs are not only more successful but significantly cheaper to run. “There’s a real lack of ...

2. Community Services in the Northern Territory
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... rebuild, their learning pathways to literacy and numeracy and other forms of accredited training Pathways to strong families and healthy, happy children: Sobering Up Shelter The sobering ...

3. Community Services in Victoria
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... to people with a low income, a disability or disadvantaged youth. The Aboriginal Driver Education Program can provide: Learner driver theory and practical training Literacy, numeracy, information ...

4. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

Language, Literacy & Numeracy Program Tutor - Maryborough, QLD The role of the volunteer will be to assist the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program teachers in providing quality language, literacy ...

5. SA Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Play Plus Toy Library aims to support local low income families by promoting attachments through early exposure to educational concepts (e.g. numeracy and literacy). Educational Toys are expensive and ...

6. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... email your resume and a brief cover letter to volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au for consideration. Language, Literacy & Numeracy Tutor - Burnie, Devonport, Launceston and Hobart Being a volunteer ...

7. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  Language, Literacy & Numeracy Program Tutor - Darwin The role of the volunteer will be to assist the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program teachers in providing quality language, literacy and ...

8. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... us with many different areas, including: Mentoring Literacy and numeracy tutoring Community support Fundraising Counselling Administration Event assistance Mission Australia is committed ...

9. RACV
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

RACV is partnering with Mission Australia in 2009/10 to develop and drive an innovative program assisting people with low literacy and numeracy levels to obtain their learner's permit. This exciting program ...

10. Mission Australia welcomes Homelessness Revolution
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... this, homeless people need help, not just with housing, but also with dental and psychological health, personal hygiene, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness. “But unfortunately, in the current ...

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

... incredibly successful in providing training for people entrenched in unemployment for longer than 12 months, often with severe challenges to finding a job, including poor literacy and numeracy, mental ...

12. Improved literacy and numeracy keys to getting a better job
(News/Media Releases Archive)

National Literacy and Numeracy Week – 1-7 September Are you looking for a job but don’t think your reading, writing and numerical skills are up to scratch? Do you find it difficult to communicate with ...

13. Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and hairdressers. Other supports include literacy, numeracy and computer training. The Michael Project is also closely linked to the Milk Crate Theatre – Australia’s only theatre company solely dedicated ...

14. Mission Australia opens new Launceston office
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Jobs Placement Employment and Training and Jobs Capacity Assessment as well as training initiatives such as the Language, Literacy & Numeracy Programme (LLNP) and youth initiatives.” Mr Mundy said ...

15. Expo to assist newly arrived Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Language, Literacy & Numeracy Programme (LLNP), Personal Support Programme (PSP), Community Work Coordinator (CWC), Work for the Dole (WFD) and Jobs, Placement Employment and Training (JPET),” Mr Mundy ...