Mission Australia

1. Youth Employment Stategy (YES)
(Document Downloads)

... of marginalised young people and reduce youth unemployment which is four times (14.3% for 15-19 year olds) and two times (6.7% for 20-24 year olds) higher than unemployment among those aged 25 and above ...

2. Mission Australia winner celebrates with BBQ cooked by celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  By purchasing Ben’s cook book, Ms Edwards has won herself a ‘Beefmaster 4 on Cart’ Barbeque from BBQ’s Galore, two cases of Penfolds wine and a fully catered barbeque Day lunch for ten people – cooked ...

3. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... who are most vulnerable – those currently not engaged in education, employment or training. That translates to around 300,0002 15 to 24-year-olds and we expect another 50,000 by July 20103. Mission Australia, ...

4. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  (CYI) – a service that aims to support 16 to 25 year olds facing many and varied challenges in their personal lives to build self esteem and communication skills, offer them positive learning experiences ...

5. Last minute Christmas gift ideas from Mission Australia!
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia Day barbecue in their own backyard for 10 people – cooked and catered for by Ben himself – along with two cases of wine from Penfolds and their very own Barbecues Galore barbecue. Visit: www.missionpromotion.com/communityfundraising/cookbook ...

6. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Australia’s largest annual survey of young people has found that drugs, suicide and body image are the biggest worries for 11-24 year olds with one-in-four regarding each as major concerns. The survey ...

7. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... do our part in offering genuine compassion, understanding and a hand up."   TANIA MAJOR Tania Major is a Kokoberra woman from the remote community of Kowanyama in Cape York Queensland. She holds ...

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

... and Cowra to improve the lives of 16-64 year olds who are recovering from a mental illness. Resource & Recovery will run through various stages of recovery with the client such as: goal setting, establishing ...

9. Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
(Community Services/Community Services)

... local schools to provide professionally facilitated playgroups for 0-5 year olds alongside family supports. Communities for Children (NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, VIC) Communities for Children is a federally ...

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

... happy families: Communities for Children Communities for Children delivers a range of programs to 0-5 year olds and their families in the Derwent Valley, Southern Midlands, Brighton and Central Highlands ...

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

... program for 9-12 year olds in the Kwinana area who are at risk of truancy, anti-social behaviour or substance abuse. Kick Start Kick Start is a lifestyle change program for young people in Bunbury ...

12. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... your resume and a brief cover letter to volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au for consideration. U-Turn Mentor - Moonah U-Turn is a diversionary motor program working with 15 -20 year olds. We ...

13. Early Learning Services - Hilton
(Early Learning Services/WA)

... for 0 - 3 year olds Payment methods: Ezi Debt, BPAY, EFTPOS or Cheque Note: Child Care Benefits (CCB), which is provided by the Australian Government through Centrelink can be claimed at this Centre.  ...

14. Early Learning Services - Boronia
(Early Learning Services/VIC)

... Yes Nappies provided: Yes except 4 to 5 yr olds Payment methods: Ezi Debt, BPAY, EFTPOS or Cheque Note: Child Care Benefits (CCB), which is provided by the Australian Government through Centrelink ...

15. Early Learning Services - Redwood Park
(Early Learning Services/SA)

... rate 0 - 2 yrs $ 59.50 2 - 5 yrs $ 58.50 After school Care (ASC): 2 - 12 yrs $ 17.50 Food provided: Morning & Afternoon Tea Nappies provided: Only for 0 - 3 yr olds Payment ...

16. Early Learning Services - Tumbi Umbi
(Early Learning Services/NSW)

... Only for 0 to 3 year olds Payment methods: Ezi Debt, BPAY, EFTPOS or Cheque Note: Child Care Benefits (CCB), which is provided by the Australian Government through Centrelink can be claimed at this ...

17. Early Learning Services - Stockton
(Early Learning Services/NSW)

... $62.50 Pre-school (3 – under 6)  $62.50 Please see the Centre Director for details on weekly rates and discounts that may apply. Food provided: Morning Tea & Afternoon Tea for 2 to under 6 year olds. ...

18. 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 aboriginal they make up 40% of all young people in the nation’s juvenile ...

19. Environmental Responsibility
(Big Heart/information)

... four cars off the road permanently; Providing a year's electricity for 14.5 households; and Saving enough water to fill 3.5 average backyard swimming pools. How does Big Heart Enterprise ...

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

... be partly aimed at labour market transition program’s like Mission Australia’s Urban Renewal in Melbourne. The program makes low-income households energy- and water-efficient at the same time as providing ...

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

... are graduates of the Sounds of the Street course at Mission Australia’s Creative Youth Initiatives (CYI) – a service that aims to support 16 to 25 year olds facing many and varied challenges in their personal ...

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

Mission Australia's survey of 11- to 24-year-olds has some interesting insights. How well do you know your children? How often do you try to talk to the teenager in your house about some of the big issues ...

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

... olds with one-in-four regarding each as major concerns – but it’s drugs that are increasingly weighing on their minds. The national survey, conducted by the charity Mission Australia, tested the views ...

24. Mission Australia helping families cut energy bills to prevent poverty spiral
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... budgeting,” Ms Mirra says. “Follow-up contact to compare energy bills to the previous 12 months indicates that households significantly reduce their energy use, with bill savings of up to $200 a quarter. ...

25. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Other results from the ABS’s Counting the Homeless report: - There were 7483 homeless family households on Census night 2006 – up from 6745 in 2001, an increase of 10.9 per cent. - The number of young ...