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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 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 2008Community Services Workers - NT
Category: Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory
... SERVICE 1 full time Community Service Worker The team members we are seeking must be able to demonstrate – service delivery experience, excellent communication skills, understanding of the problems ... Monday, 17 November 2008Mission Australia helping families cut energy bills to prevent poverty spiral
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... on Anti Poverty Week, Mission Australia’s Operations Manager Carla Leversedge said the program played an important role in preventing a spiral into poverty, by assisting families before problems became ... Wednesday, 15 October 2008Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
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... to overcome long-term social problems. This collaboration lies at the heart of social innovation. Professor Tony Vinson’s opening presentation highlighted the magnitude of the task at hand. His ‘postcodes ... Friday, 26 September 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 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 2008Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Mid-winter Ball.
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... ‘time out’ from home when there is serious family conflict – just for a week or two – allows for breathing space where problems can be more effectively solved.Under Nightspot, young people – aged 16-25 ... Thursday, 19 June 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... and needs. PSP helps you deal with and manage personal circumstances that can include: homelessness drug or alcohol problems psychological conditions or mental illness - including depression, ... 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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... community and venue level. John Brett from Mission Australia said, people with gambling problems, either their own or a significant other party, often don’t seek help and either remain in denial ... Friday, 16 May 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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... to prevent youth homelessness. “Sometimes, giving a teenager some ‘time out’ from home – just for a week or two – allows for breathing space where problems can be more effectively addressed. “To this ... 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 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... solutions to the complex problems of homelessness. We work to address the underlying causes in order to prevent people from spiralling into homelessness. When people have become homeless, we do our best ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Indigenous problem gamblers need greater support
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... communities in Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Taree to increase awareness of the work we do and how we can help people with gambling problems. “We are also working to create a strong network within Indigenous ... Friday, 14 March 2008The Mission Australia Story
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... the disadvantaged and needy in their communities. Handouts and ‘soup lines’ were replaced with structured programs that looked at the causes of problems, and sought to find long-term solutions. Attempts ... Friday, 14 March 2008Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
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... area. Mission Australia’s WA State Director, Angie Paskevicius said the funding will go to better identifying and treating people struggling with these dual problems. “The funding will make a significant ... Friday, 28 September 2007Learning the ropes on trip of a lifetime
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... for the voyage by Mission Australia. But the trip won’t be all smooth sailing for Sam, who’s a valuable member of South Adelaide’s Under 17 football team. Nearly two metres tall, he’ll have major problems ... Monday, 27 August 2007Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
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... plans for the proposed Mission Australia Hindmarsh Centre, a ‘one stop shop’ for homeless young South Australians which would lead the nation in its approach to the dual problems of youth homelessness ... Monday, 06 August 2007