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... the care provided – relationships between staff and children, the program, the physical environment and equipment. Another consideration is the program of activities that are on offer. You will want activities ... Friday, 21 March 2008Child Care Information
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... the care provided – relationships between staff and children, the program, the physical environment and equipment. Another consideration is the program of activities that are on offer. You will want activities ... Friday, 21 March 2008Homeless Young Australians
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The reasons young people leave home are complex and include family conflict, physical and/or sexual abuse, substance abuse and trauma. This has been described as young people ‘running from’ family or personal ... Friday, 21 March 2008Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
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... which works with people who have faced, or continue to face, a range of issues, including mental and physical illness, addiction or the risk of homelessness. Catalyst-Clemente is jointly managed between ... Friday, 21 March 2008Client Manager - Personal Support Programme - Part time - Western Site
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia
... Workplace Relations. PSP Client Managers work intensively with individuals who face significant barriers to employment which may include homelessness, drug and alcohol issues, or mental and physical ill ... Monday, 15 September 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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... in Sydney. It is funding a nurse (working in collaboration with St Vincent’s Hospital) who visits rough sleepers and ministers to their physical and mental health needs at a stage before they front hospital ... Monday, 18 August 2008Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
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... each weekend. “The main issues for the young people we see are homelessness, no participation in education or employment, poor physical and mental health, family breakdown and lack of hygiene. “Alarmingly ... Thursday, 07 August 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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... program is a joint initiative seeking to promote self-confidence in people at risk of homelessness, physical and mental illness and addiction, by encouraging them to take control of their lives and bring ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... living conditions, malnutrition and poor personal hygiene and dental health; more frequent chronic physical and mental health problems; and are at a greater risk of trauma from assault than other homeless ... Monday, 04 August 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... physical or intellectual disability social isolation and loneliness communication difficulties long-term unemployment, and discrimination. If you, Centrelink, Job Network or other employment ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008VIC Volunteer Opportunities
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... program which builds academic skills in reading, writing and math as well as physical health, life skills and confidence. The program operates in targeted schools in Northern Metropolitan Melbourne. We ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
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Adelaide's drastic heatwave is exacerbating the plight of homeless people, with many vulnerable people suffering heatstroke, dehydration and other physical and emotional distress, according to leading ... Friday, 14 March 2008The Mission Australia Story
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... City Mission.” So, in 1862 he established the Sydney City Mission. Over the next century, other City Missions were formed around the country by people concerned about the spiritual and physical needs ... Friday, 14 March 2008Body image the main concern for young Australians
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... concern for around a quarter of young people (23.4 per cent) and came in above bullying/emotional abuse (22.7 per cent) and physical/sexual abuse (21.2 per cent). “Far from the media’s portrayal of young ... Tuesday, 04 December 2007Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
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... a large impact on grandparents’ physical and mental health. “What we’re witnessing is the emergence of a new social phenomenon, not just in Australia, but internationally – and it’s only going to become ... Tuesday, 17 July 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... Physical/sexual abuse was a major concern for 28.4% of females compared to 22% of males. Two in five 20-24 year olds are significantly concerned about depression, while two out of five identified ... Monday, 07 May 2007No pain, no gain camp creates future leaders
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... to push their physical, mental and emotional boundaries,” Mr Fruean said. “We will have special guest speakers talking about stepping out of comfort zones, individuality and independence. It can be lonely ... Monday, 16 April 2007University courses for disadvantaged Australians offer a path out of poverty
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... a range of issues, including mental and physical illness, addiction or the risk of homelessness. The Catalyst-Clemente program is a joint initiative between the Australian Catholic University (ACU), ... Wednesday, 04 April 2007The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
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... to 24.7%. Physical/sexual abuse was a major concern for 30.8% of females compared to 23% of males. Two in five 20-24 year olds are significantly concerned about depression, while two out of five ... Wednesday, 25 October 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Queenslanders living in Brisbane and rural areas
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... Other results which reveal the differences between rural and metro-based Queenslanders include: Physical/ sexual abuse concerned a higher proportion of 20-24 year olds living outside a Brisbane ... Monday, 17 July 2006Young people in rural South Australia more concerned about alcohol, stress and jobs
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... for 37.3 per cent of those respondents living outside of Adelaide, compared with 28.2 percent of city respondents. Physical and sexual abuse was rated as a more important issue in the city, listed ... Monday, 17 July 2006Unlimited Ways of Learning For ‘At Risk’ Students in South Australia
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... because of family conflict, suffered bullying and harassment, had babies at a young age, or had to cope with mental or physical health issues at home, often having to look after other family members.” ... Wednesday, 12 July 2006New program to protect homeless young women from sexual assault, other harm
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... and physical assault,” said Leonie Karlsson, who initiated the Equip program and manages Mission Australia’s Hindmarsh Centre, Adelaide’s only overnight youth sobering-up unit and outreach program for ... Monday, 15 May 2006