Mission Australia

1. Our Response to the Commonwealth Gov. Discussion Paper - Increasing Indigenous Economic Opportunity
(Download:Policy Submissions)

... in remote and rural Australia, the development of social enterprises and transitional labour market programs in regional and remote communities and public and private sector employment strategies to increase ...

2. Mission Australia Housing
(Housing/Content)

... and to those people who face difficulty in securing affordable accommodation through the private rental market. Latest News Currently Mission Australia has available housing stock in Victoria - a block ...

3. Green Corps team helps local landowners develop natural habitats
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... issues such as habitat loss and biodiversity decline, the degradation of water quality and supply, drought and salinity on private properties. “Issues relating to water supply are increasingly affecting ...

4. Mission Australia: tragedy if housing element of stimulus package not passed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... work and training to long-tern unemployed young people. “Through Urban Renewal’s costings we can insulate households at a cheaper rate than most private contractors while also giving crucial employment ...

5. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... collaborative challenge of seeking solutions to long standing problems. After 4 years with the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership, Tania is now working to establish a private consultancy and ...

6. From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... about the appearance of his teeth, and believed their poor condition resulted in others judging him harshly. Private dental treatment was out of question for Brian – the expense was beyond his capacity. ...

7. Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... learning was a goal in itself. Three participants of the course were homeless, four rented public housing, one rented privately and one was a homeowner.  ...

8. Gambling binge cost the State Billions
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... or to be connected with one of our trained counsellors in a private, confidential environment, please call Mission Australia Gambling & Financial Counselling Services on 02 4229 4711. Media enquiries: ...

9. Youth Beat service highlights concerns for young Tasmanians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... was only eight years old and the oldest so far was 78 years old.” Mr Mundy said the program is provided free-of-charge and includes a private interview space inside the van for intervention counselling, ...

10. Youth Beat service to help young Tasmanians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a private interview space for brief intervention counselling, information and referral,” Mr Mundy said. “The Youth Beat program will be operated by two youth workers who will provide an after hours service ...

11. Tasmanian youth wanted for mobile arts competition
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... at night will improve.” The van’s service will be provided free-of-charge and will include a private interview space for brief intervention counselling, information and referral. For further information ...

12. Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... serious “housing crisis” due to reductions in public housing stock, soaring private rental rates, the acknowledged housing affordability crisis and no real reduction in the number of homeless people. ...

13. UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is scheduled for presentation to the Council in Geneva on Monday, 11 June), found that “reductions in public housing stock, soaring private rental rates, an acknowledged housing affordability crisis and ...