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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 ... Wednesday, 23 July 2008Mission Australia Centre
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... Specialised staff and volunteers are committed to tackling the real problems faced by individuals - not just the symptoms. The non-institutionalised environment aims to prevent the stigmatisation felt ... Wednesday, 23 July 2008Youth Employment Stategy (YES)
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... and a raft of new initiatives and policies to address the causes of Australia’s youth unemployment problem. The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) report says concerted action is needed to engage thousands ... Friday, 21 March 2008Pathways to Prevention Project
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... problem behaviour in young children, strengthens families and fosters positive child development. Mission Australia and Griffith University are partners in the groundbreaking family early intervention ... Friday, 21 March 2008Homeless Young Australians
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... problems. This has been contrasted with homeless young people who initially leave home to assert independence, escape boredom, seek excitement or because of the allure of the streets and this group is ... Friday, 21 March 2008Experiencing Poverty
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The first results of research that aims to measure poverty in a new way were released today (Monday 6 March). The research highlights the problems facing low-income Australians who have missed out on the ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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Today’s release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2006 Census of homeless people confirms the failure of past homeless policies and is evidence why a dramatic new approach to tackling the problem ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Improved literacy and numeracy keys to getting a better job
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... is a great first step in improving, not only your reading, writing and numerical skills, but also your problem-solving, communication and self-esteem. “With stronger literacy and numeracy you open up ... Monday, 01 September 2008Administration/Intake Officer - Inner City Homelessness Outreach and Support Service
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales
... in this role you will require: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills Knowledge of financial processes ... Wednesday, 27 August 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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... trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating range of independent support providers…a major challenge for any person, let alone someone who is homeless and who might be struggling with other problems, ... Monday, 18 August 2008Young people's mental health - The hidden challenges and how innovation can help
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... and the Suicide Prevention Australia Taskforce. Kerry will discuss how the hidden challenge of youth mental health is ‘help seeking’ – only 30% of young people with a mental health problem seek professional ... Wednesday, 13 August 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... don’t make the same demands on our mainstream services compared with young people so their numbers and the scale of the problem is going undetected,” said Leonie. “If older homeless people are slipping ... Monday, 04 August 2008Disability changes must go further
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... been that, in doing so, they would be placed on the Newstart Allowance... ...the main level of income support for jobseekers. The problem is that Newstart pays significantly less than the DSP and ... Wednesday, 23 July 2008Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
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Mission Australia has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government of a new $1.8 million state-wide public awareness campaign aimed at young males, aged 18-24, who are problem gamblers. Mission ... Thursday, 03 July 2008Spiralling fuel costs hurt Sydney's Missionbeat vans
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... “It’d be great to see one of the petrol companies come forward and help us out with a donation – or talk to us about discounting our fuel costs long-term – in recognition of the problem,” said Mr Petsalis. ... Tuesday, 24 June 2008Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Mid-winter Ball.
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... cause of youth homelessness in Australia – a problem that has doubled over the past 20 years with close to half of the country’s 100,000 homeless population aged under 24. Sometimes, giving a young person ... Thursday, 19 June 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... an opportunity to explore new ways of coping with and managing difficult circumstances. We provide personal support that focuses on building coping and problem solving skills, self-esteem and confidence. ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008I am an Indigenous Australian looking for work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... support where we can help you if you are experiencing problems • Further education plans that enable you to complete courses that you enjoy • Quality training to help you enhance your work and ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008Gambling binge cost the State Billions
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... seek help. The plan to help people with gambling issues comes at the start of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, which aims to raise community awareness to the issue of problem gambling at a personal, ... Friday, 16 May 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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... to tackle the problem. Mission Australia – which last year assisted more than 70,000 people across its youth and housing support services – said the report, Australia’s Homeless Youth, accurately exposed ... Wednesday, 09 April 2008Vodafone Australia Foundation
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... of homelessness and have highly complex needs such as alcohol and/or other drug dependency, mental health issues, disabilities, educational barriers, legal problems and/or are victims of abuse. This program ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
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... the early 1990s I was having problems with alcohol and gambling, which made having a disability so much worse. Where I was living just wasn’t working out and it got to the point where I had to leave. Without ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... Futures is a voluntary, targeted program designed for families encountering problems that impact on their ability to care for their children. The program provides families with the necessary support and ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Western Australia
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... aged 12-21, wanting to withdraw from alcohol and other drugs. Yirra Yirra - located in Perth - assists young people who are experiencing problems with substance use. Yirra offers two services: a day ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... targeted program designed for families encountering problems that impact on their ability to care for their children. The program provides families with the necessary support and services to help prevent ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008