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Grandparents raising their grandchildren
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... recognising the need to support the entire caring relationship, this snapshot particularly focuses on the situation of grandparents, noting the challenges of parenting for a second time as well as recognising ... Friday, 21 March 2008Various positions - Mission Australia Centre, Hindmarsh
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... be highly motivated and have experience in engaging young people with complex needs, particularly those who are at risk due to drug and alcohol use. This person will also have experience in case management, ... Friday, 03 October 2008Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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... in 2006, which is an increase of 16 per cent – is particularly damning. “To have 105,000 people who are homeless on any one night in a country as wealthy and as prosperous as Australia is atrocious.” ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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... mental health and drug/alcohol use in addition to providing a cost-benefit analysis. There is a lack of hard evidence, particularly in Australia, about ‘what works’ to help people out of homelessness. ... Monday, 18 August 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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... particularly the corporate sector. They meet students one-on-one each week over the duration of the course to provide support and mentoring. One student said: “I couldn’t do it without my learning partner. ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... in Sydney’s Surry Hills is one of the few services in this city that caters exclusively to the needs of elderly homeless people – particularly those who have been homeless for many years. “If we’re going ... Monday, 04 August 2008Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
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... but we believe the actual number is larger. "And the range of causes of homelessness is also extremely diverse. For some people – particularly teenagers – it’s because of family conflict. For others, ... Thursday, 01 May 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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... end, Mission Australia is very interested in the Supported Lodgings or Nightstop program that’s been operating successfully in the UK, particularly over the last few years. “Under Nightstop, homeless ... Wednesday, 09 April 2008AGL
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... its broader commitment to energy efficiency in the community, particularly for Australia’s most vulnerable people. Find out how AGL makes a difference in the community. ... Wednesday, 26 March 2008Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
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... but it’s important that we remember not everyone is doing well at the moment, particularly those impacted by the drought,” he said. “Many people have additional personal hardships too, such as family breakup ... Friday, 02 November 2007Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
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One of Western Australia’s leading community service agencies will provide increased support to individuals – particularly young people – with both drug and alcohol and mental health issues following ... Friday, 28 September 2007New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
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... Helpers and Mentors Program aims particularly to help people with mental health issues to: learn how to better manage everyday tasks such as housekeeping, managing finances and learning how to ... Thursday, 16 August 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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... of young homeless people, having ‘body image’ come up as their second highest concern definitely was,” said Ms Hampshire. “This may reflect, in part, the impact homelessness – particularly sleeping rough ... Monday, 06 August 2007More homeless services needed in Tasmania
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... on any one night. “Of that number, around 2,500 are in Tasmania,” he said. “What’s particularly disturbing about Tasmania’s homeless population is that 60 per cent are under the age of 25, compared ... Monday, 06 August 2007Sydney’s bed shortage crisis for homeless women
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... of services and a city-wide pool of crisis accommodation, but unfortunately, women have been overlooked. “There are not enough services for women, particularly single women who are without partners or ... Monday, 06 August 2007WA’s booming housing market drives 30% increase in homeless families
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... and unsuitable accommodation. “What’s happening in WA, and particularly in Perth, is that a growing number of families are being caught in a vicious cycle created by meteoric rises in the prices of housing ... Monday, 06 August 2007Missionbeat homeless service needs a new van
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... Mission Australia is asking Sydneysiders to help us raise $80,000 for the new vehicle. We particularly need a van with the wheelchair access as a number of the people we help have a disability or are incapacitated ... Friday, 03 August 2007Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
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... would be extremely beneficial, particularly in regards to providing grandparent-carers with the social and legal support they so often need. “We welcome the fact that Governments are thinking about this ... Tuesday, 17 July 2007UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
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... away because of lack of room. “The problem in Australia with housing is acute, particularly among Indigenous communities and the thousands of low-income people living in ‘housing stress’ who are spending ... Tuesday, 12 June 2007Work for dole project reconstructing history in SA
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... operates in metropolitan Adelaide and regional centres, with strong expertise particularly in dealing with homelessness, poverty, family disruption, youth issues, and drug and alcohol abuse. ... Monday, 30 April 2007Lord Mayor’s $40,000 donation for homeless women’s mental health care in Kings Cross
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... ‘dual diagnosis’ – that is, both mental health and drug/alcohol problems. Mission Australia spokesperson, Bronwyn Howlett, said the grant was particularly welcome as Lou’s Place received no government ... Monday, 19 March 2007Combating youth unemployment rates in Tasmania
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... back. “While there are a range of programs from both federal and state/territory governments, the approach is quite fragmented, particularly for those who are most marginalised.” The Youth Employment ... Tuesday, 27 February 2007Australian-first study shows achievements of ground-breaking early intervention program
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... If there is upheaval during this time – particularly during the transition from preschool to school – there is a greater chance a person will experience difficulties, including poverty, unemployment and ... Thursday, 07 December 2006New blueprint to tackle causes of Australia’s youth unemployment problem
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... are a range of programs from federal and state/territory governments, the approach is quite fragmented, particularly for those who are most marginalised. “Young people furthest away from the labour market ... Thursday, 23 November 2006The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
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... to suicide to body image – suggest new levels of turbulence affecting the already challenging transition from youth to adulthood. “Another interesting factor the survey picked up, particularly among ... Wednesday, 25 October 2006