Mission Australia

1. In Their Own Words
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

In 2007 Mission Australia conducted its sixth annual survey of young Australians. The survey is for those aged 11 to 24 years and explores what young people value, what concerns them, where they turn for ...

2. National Youth Survey 2006: the main concerns of young Australians
(Download:National Survey of Young Australians 2005 - 2008)

Mission Australia has surveyed 14,700 young people across the country, aged 11-24, as part of its fifth National Youth Survey. The survey reviewed their concerns, what they valued and how they sought advice/ ...

3. National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
(Download:National Survey of Young Australians 2005 - 2008)

The differences between young people living in rural/regional Australia and those in metropolitan areas have been highlighted in a new publication based on Mission Australia\'s 2005 National Youth Survey. ...

4. An icon for exit: The Mission Australia Centre 2005-2008
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... by the community sector, the Mission Australia Centre initiative brought together a wide range of stakeholders – clients, practitioners, researchers, policy makers, business people, philanthropists, and ...

5. In their own words: Insights into the concerns of young Australians
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This publication uses the direct voices of young people to look at their issues of concern. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

6. The experiences of young people: How do their living arrangements impact?
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This publication explores the experiences of young people who are homeless or in foster care. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

7. Young people and the criminal justice system: New insights and promising responses
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This publication features new research about young offenders undertaken by Jioji Ravulo from MA’s youth services in western Sydney. It confirms that much better outcomes for Juvenile Justice are achieved ...

8. Strange Bedfellows - Integrated Clinical & Non Clinical Programs at a Residential Treatment Program
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This paper aims to present Triple Care Farm’s (TCF) integrated treatment model and explore the model’s effectiveness as an integrated treatment program for young people with complex AOD and MH needs, evidenced ...

9. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov. Green Paper - Which way home?
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... We deliberately choose not to be constrained by existing service models and funding programs directed at providing services to homeless people. We acknowledge both the strengths and weaknesses in the existing ...

10. Our Response to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Training Inquiry
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Mission Australia welcomes the Inquiry into successful youth transitions. Any efforts to enhance the successful transition of disadvantaged young people need to include integrated and holistic responses ...

11. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov. Discussion Paper - National Mental Health & Disability Employment
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... and mental health. There is strong evidence that many people with a disability or mental illness are currently excluded from the Australian community in a range of areas of their life. This has both individual ...

12. National Survey of Young Australians 2008
(Download:National Survey of Young Australians 2005 - 2008)

... young people across the country.  Copies of the survey report are available here. ...

13. SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from 'Inspire Foundation'
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... and young people. Kerry spoke about the challenge of youth mental health and the work the Inspire Foundation does to help young people with mental health issues through the use of technology and the Internet. ...

14. Cafe One on Wickham
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Cafe One on Wickham is a cafe where people who are homeless, or at-risk of homelessness, can access a range of services. ...

15. Yirra
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Yirra - located in Perth - assists young people who are experiencing problems with substance use. Yirra offers two services: a day program and a 24 hour, seven days a week residential rehabilitation p ...

16. Youth Beat
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Youth Beat provides a Youth Outreach Service to young people in the northern suburbs of Darwin, Katherine and the surrounding areas, who are on the streets at night. The service engages and connects with ...

17. Youth Futures – Dandenong and Frankston
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Youth Futures provides a range of creative life skills, personal development and individual support programs to at risk young people, aged 13-25 in the Frankston Dandenong area, who are not engaged in ...

18. Mission Australia Centre
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... by homeless and marginalised people in the past and prevent the revolving door syndrome. It offers a range of services including accommodation, learning and education.  ...

19. Triple Care Farm
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Triple Care Farm (TCF) is a residential, treatment and vocational training program in the southern highlands of NSW for young people aged 16-24 with complex backgrounds. Triple Care Farm provides residential ...

20. Partnerships in Action - July 2007
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Totally funded by the Vodafone Australia Foundation, the Youth Arts Program (YAP) is an innovative program which engages disadvantaged young people in an art program with local Tasmanian artists to develop ...

21. Part-time Gambling Counsellor - Griffith
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... works with people who are at risk or experiencing problem gambling habits and will link in with existing Mission Australia Community Services and other support agencies. For full detail on this position, ...

22. Case Manager - Community Service Worker - Fairfield Youth Connections
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

Want to be part of an innovative team assisting young people in crisis? If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, and are looking for a rewarding role this could ...

23. Drug & Alcohol Housing Support Worker - Jacaranda House - Permanent Full Time or Part Time option
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Western Australia)

... assisting a diverse group of clients with drug and alcohol issues into accommodation solutions. This is a great opportunity to provide support to people at risk of homelessness enabling them to obtain ...

24. Housing Support Worker - Drug and Alcohol - Wattle House
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia)

... issues into accommodation solutions. This is a great opportunity to provide support to people at risk of homelessness, enabling them to obtain long term stable accommodation. You will be responsible for ...

25. Homelessness Accommodation Worker - Wattle House
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia)

... outreach program and requires engagement with community networks. This is a great opportunity to provide support options to people at risk of homelessness, enabling them to obtain long term stable accommodation. ...