Mission Australia

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

... doing similarly effective work to Pasifika. “Diversionary programs are so-called because they work with young people as early as possible in order to detect signs of problem behaviour and avoid entrenched ...

2. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... behaviour that will impact on their functioning with mainstream society, increase young people’s capacity for social inclusion, self reliance and self-sufficiency, strengthen family links where possible ...

3. When Gambling is No Longer Fun
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... factors behind problem gambling – something which makes targeting new initiatives almost impossible. Problem gambling doesn’t respect wealth, status, age, ethnicity or gender. Another difficulty is ...

4. Early Learning Services - Mission Statement
(Community Services/Early Learning)

... in partnership with children and their families to ensure the best possible start in life. We provide a nurturing environment where each child has the opportunity to learn within the context of caring ...

5. Hush for Homelessness launches in Martin Place
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... talking on the radio and TV. It was far too big a challenge for me not to get involved in this event. Not speaking for an hour is hard but not impossible. I encourage everyone to participate in Hush for ...

6. Tenant Resources
(Housing/VIC)

... please follow the instructions set out below: •    Tenants who require a repair should contact their Housing Manager as soon as possible to discuss the matter •    Tenants will need to provide details ...

7. Tenant Resources
(Housing/TAS)

... require any repairs at your property, please follow the instructions set out below: •    Tenants who require a repair should contact their Housing Manager as soon as possible to discuss the matter •    ...

8. Tenant Resources
(Housing/NSW)

... please follow the instructions set out below: •    Tenants who require a repair should contact their Housing Manager as soon as possible to discuss the matter •    Tenants will need to provide details ...

9. Environmental Responsibility
(Big Heart/information)

... Big Heart Enterprise we aim to reuse and recycle as much as possible to cut down waste.  The Enviro-Bag is just another one of our many ways in doing this.  Donations of Enviro Bags or any other items ...

10. Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... job possible. This means sharing of knowledge and best practice via a simple and streamlined process that then guides future decision making and investment. It is very clear that when Government, the ...

11. Young Australians wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... concerns are so volatile – they jump around from year to year – so it’s important we conduct this survey annually, with as many participants as possible, to obtain an accurate picture. “The range of concerns ...

12. Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... explore concrete pathways to long term affordable housing support through out Australia”. “The more people we can help out of homelessness and into permanent housing all the better – where possible we ...

13. Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... been about getting people into work as quickly as possible and the rewards were based on ‘speed of placement’. This might work for people who already have the skills to fill job vacancies but for people ...

14. Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... much as possible. “It also helps harness local community resources. Many community-members want to support homeless young people but don’t know how. This approach keeps young people in their community, ...

15. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... owe it to our customers to provide the best possible service. The proof is in the results: 94% of employers rate Mission Australia’s services as very good to excellent 98% of employers believe ...

16. Making or Changing Your Will
(Donations/Bequests)

... Australia’s National Legal Panel. Where possible, a funeral service or counselling support can be arranged to assist your family and loved ones in their time of grief. You can also have a memorial fund ...

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

... towards, and transported to, appropriate services (eg: counselling, family mediation and longer-term accommodation options). Where possible, young people are encouraged to reconcile with family and reconnect ...

18. Learning the ropes on trip of a lifetime
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and Windward Bound (Tasmania). Media please note: Interviews and photographs can be organised ahead of the ship’s departure, but please register your interest as soon as possible so they can fit into ...

19. More homeless services needed in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of crisis and medium-term accommodation in Tasmania, but as I’m sure they’d agree, we’re in desperate need of more services to meet demand. “It’s almost impossible to help someone with whatever associated ...

20. Deadly snake on a mission in Whyalla
(News/Media Releases Archive)

They’re known for their commitment to their clients, but the sudden arrival of one of Australia’s deadliest snakes in their Whyalla office proved to be ‘Mission Impossible’ for leading South Australian ...

21. Mission Australia and Vodafone Australia Foundation launch innovative Youth Arts Project
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... positive learning opportunities,” he said. The YAP program is possible thanks to the generous support of the Vodafone Australia Foundation and Vodafone staff in Tasmania who will be providing hands on ...

22. Australian-first study shows achievements of ground-breaking early intervention program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... initiative, Communities for Children. Now in its seventh year of operation, Pathways has been made possible through the support of the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments, the Australian Research ...

23. Art program helps young Tasmanians stay connected
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... outlet. “The program also assisted the students in rebuilding their self-esteem and confidence and reconnecting them to the Tasmanian community in a positive way,” he said. The YAP program was possible ...

24. Unlimited Ways of Learning For ‘At Risk’ Students in South Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in partnership, where possible, with their families and schools.” Media representatives are welcome to attend the launch on Thursday, July 13 at 11am at Mission Australia’s State Office, 60 Halifax Street, ...

25. Innovative arts program engages disaffected Tasmanian youth
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is possible thanks to the generous support of the Vodafone Australia Foundation and Vodafone staff in Tasmania who will be providing hands on support throughout the course. Vodafone Australian Foundation ...