Mission Australia

1. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... funded by individual and corporate philanthropy. Most have the strong support of local police. “None, however, are provided on the scale they should be. “Mission Australia encourages the state/territory ...

2. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... for a volunteer for our similar Drummoyne service for 4hrs a week. Applicants need to be female due to the nature of the environment, and are required to undergo a police check. If you are interested, ...

3. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... is reimbursed) A commitment to a roster for a minimum of two hours per month Preferably live within Logan region (or close by) All applicants will undergo Standard Police Certificate and Blue Card ...

4. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... activities for the children Assist with the support of group for the mentor/mentees.  Accompany Children, parents and other volunteers on outings Appropriate police checks and screening will need ...

5. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... with living expensive Volunteers would also require a police check. To apply for this opportunity, please click here to complete the registration form in full.  You will also need to email your resume ...

6. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... and Kiss or Kill. He has also featured in some 50 television programs such as Skippy, Matlock, Dad & Dave, Bodyline, Cowra Breakout, The Flying Doctors and A Country Practice. He has been seen in Police ...

7. U-Turn graduates donate restored car
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Graduates were presented with certificates by the Minister for Infrastructure the Hon. Graham Sturges and Tasmania Police Acting Commissioner Darren Hine. Hazell Bros again provided the Excellence Award ...

8. U-Turn program helps young drivers get on the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to participate in the program. The program is delivered by Mission Australia, under contract to Tasmania Police, and is funded by the State Government. In this year’s budget, the State Government announced ...

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

... responds to public calls for help as well as calls from police, ambulance, community services and government departments. Resource & Recovery program: Resource & Recovery is a free Mental Health service ...

10. Community Services in the Northern Territory
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... the Sobering Up Shelter, Police Station, Hospital or their community. Katherine Money Business Program The Katherine Money Business Program provides indigenous individuals and families with money ...

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

... to ensure their safety and well-being following an apprehension by police. It provides a safe and supportive environment as an alternative to police custody.        ...

12. Community Services in South Australia
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... services to young people, including: Sobering Up Unit Outreach Program Youth specialist Personal Support Program Clean Needle Program Police Drug Diversion Initiative CARDS (Youth Court ...

13. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Missionbeat responds to public calls for help as well as calls from police, ambulance, community services and government departments. Reconnect Reconnect is a federally funded community-based early ...

14. Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... where vulnerable people are exposed to the full force of a heatwave over an extended period.” “We would therefore hope that police and security officers show some restraint in moving homeless people on ...

15. Program wins crime prevention award
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Police have identified as ‘at risk’. “Most of our clients are referred to us by the Campbelltown and Macquarie Fields Police Stations,” Mr Ravulo said. “The Pacifika Support Service has been successful ...

16. U-Turn graduates donate car to victim of crime
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of the most important components of the U-Turn program.” Graduates were today presented with certificates by the Minister for Police and Emergency Management the Hon. David Llewellyn and Tasmania Police ...

17. U-Turn graduates repair Bridgewater PCYC community bus
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to participate in the program. The program is delivered by Mission Australia, under contract to Tasmania Police, and is funded by the State Government. In this year’s budget, the State Government announced ...

18. Tasmanian U-Turn graduates reward victim of crime
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with certificates by the Minister for Police and Emergency Management the Hon. David Llewellyn and Tasmania Police Commissioner Richard McCreadie. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Mundy also presented Mission ...

19. City of Moreland residents invited to mentor local teens
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Glenroy M2M mentor and Moreland Youth Resource Officer, Senior Constable Di Cambridge from Fawkner Police Station said the Mission Australia program is a rewarding and invaluable experience for everyone ...

20. Generous donation at U-Turn graduation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Tasmania Police and the Holden Barina was donated to the program by RACT Insurance.” Mission Australia helps disadvantaged Tasmanians regain their lives and independence by providing employment and training ...

21. Community to benefit from young driver training program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... service providers including: NSW Ambulance Service, the Community Health Team, NSW Police Service, PCYC and the NRMA. As well, they will acquire basic car maintenance skills along with professional driving ...

22. New program to protect homeless young women from sexual assault, other harm
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to police or other authorities – a process that many currently find very difficult. To that end, SAPOL sergeant Jo Marelos, co-ordinator of the Holden Hill Drug Action Team will be addressing the Equip ...

23. U-Turn graduates embark on Targa Tasmania adventure
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said. U-Turn is a diversionary service for young people at risk, run by Mission Australia under contract to Tasmania Police and funded by the State Government. The U-turn program involves a 10-week ...