Mission Australia

1. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion paper - Australia’s children: Safe and well
(Document Downloads)

... broader naming suggests. We would also urge that the final framework include explicit acknowledgement of the diversity of sectors and organisations actively involved in contributing to the wellbeing of ...

2. Towards new indicators of Disadvantage: Deprivation and social exclusion in Australia
(Document Downloads)

... has been carried out jointly by the Social Policy Research Centre and a number of community services organisations including Mission Australia. ...

3. Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
(Document Downloads)

Catalyst-Clemente snapshot. Universities, community organisations and businesses across Australia are being encouraged to become involved in the Catalyst-Clemente program - groundbreaking educational initiative ...

4. 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)  ...

5. Rural and Regional Australia: Change, Challenge and Capacity
(Document Downloads)

... 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 ...

6. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Information
(Community Services/Community Services)

... those working for reconciliation in educational institutions, community organisations, faith groups, government or business.2 Australian Human Rights Commission Some Questions and Answers about Indigenous ...

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

... as a non denominational Christian not-for-profit is well placed to work in communities with high numbers of unemployed youth across the country. We can join with smaller grassroots organisations, employers, ...

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

...  “Giving donations as gifts to friends helps organisations like Mission Australia transform lives – through the holiday season and beyond. “Mission Australia thanks Australians for their support in ...

9. Leading charities provide a new start for ABC Learning
(News/Media Releases Archive)

A new chapter for Australian childcare begins today with the announcement that four highly-respected non-profit organisations have formed a new company to purchase ABC Learning. Subject to finalisation ...

10. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... through collaboration - between us, the three levels of government, our peer organisations, and the generous support of individual and corporate partners. "The most exciting thing about these results ...

11. Missionbeat: a Sydney icon turns 30
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... services and other homeless organisations, to provide assistance to people in crisis. “For 30 years we’ve been on the frontline providing an essential link between the city’s most vulnerable and the ...

12. 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 ...

13. Australia's Rugby Players lend Mission Australia a hand
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia and the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) Foundation are pleased to announce a joint initiative as ongoing charity partners. The agreement will see the two organisations work closely ...

14. Transparency
(Pathways/About Us)

... transparency of reporting among Australian charities, and encourage not-for-profits to be more professional in their reporting. As one of the largest national community service organisations, Mission ...

15. Our people
(Pathways/About Us)

... director with several community service organisations.   Jennifer Lambert, BBus, MEcon, CA was appointed a director in 2005. She is Chief Financial Officer of Valad Property Group.  ...

16. Annual Review
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia is one of the nation’s leading charities and community service organisations. Last year helped over 330,000 people. We make a real difference by working with people to meet their challenges ...

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

... (HASI) is an innovative partnership between NSW Health, Housing NSW and community services organisations, including Mission Australia. It provides accommodation and support services for people with a moderate ...

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

... community participation and access to health services Assistance and support to students accessing the training program Links between mainstream and aboriginal organisations, communities and programs ...

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

What it's all about: Mission Australia is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded community service organisations. Our graduate program gives graduates the opportunity to gain invaluable ...

20. Corporate Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... with businesses, trusts, foundations and organisations to help support our work and change the lives of Australians in need. We work beside our partners to find innovative ways to capitalise on their ...

21. Mission Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mr O'Callaghan. “As a result, the RAP represents a framework for understanding a client group better so programs can be delivered more effectively. “It provides a valuable model for other organisations ...

22. Bringing together the family services in Mt Druitt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  For the first time the Forum will also bring together the range of organisations that work with Mt Druitt’s young children and their families including: preschools, schools, family support services, health ...

23. Solid start for Community Response Task Force
(News/Media Releases Archive)

The first meeting of the Federal Government’s Community Response Task Force has provided the country’s leading welfare organisations with a positive opportunity to present the issues facing vulnerable ...

24. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... organisations like Mission Australia, our hands were tied in terms of providing the help people needed. Now those constraints have been lifted and we can start giving assistance from day one. “The government’s ...

25. P&O Cruises partners with Mission Australia for innovative community program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Mission Australia is one of the nation’s leading community service organisations with over 450 services which last year helped more than 330,000 people.  Through its programs and services, Mission ...