Mission Australia

1. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “And when you look at the population of juveniles in custody, almost half report some form of serious abuse in their past, including violence and neglect. Do we really think detaining a young person ...

2. Mission Australia winner celebrates with BBQ cooked by celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... each other out in times of need – our competition brought those two things together, and we’ve raised over $5000 for our programs and facilities,” Mr Hall said. “We really appreciate Ben’s support, and ...

3. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia is a way we at Citi Australia can really help at a grass roots level – we look forward to working together.” Mission Australia Operations Manager for Social Enterprise Bill Dibley said ...

4. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... dealing with substance abuse, or a sweetly sung lament on loves lost and remembered, or a billowing gothic industrial epic on what it's like to really live on the streets,” said Michael Hanlon, one ...

5. Workplace Giving
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... term planning. It is a chance for employers to help their staff do something they really care about. It creates true corporate citizenship and it fosters a partnership between businesses and their employees, ...

6. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... own experiences, research among other agencies and what we saw working overseas - this service really was a first for this country," said Mr Hall. "Now we have the results that show the MAC approach works. ...

7. Australia's Rugby Players lend Mission Australia a hand
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to throw a footy around and wish the City to Surf runners good luck was great,” said Fava. “I was really pleased to hear they all finished – that’s a great achievement for anyone.” Further hands-on involvement ...

8. Homeless hit the street for City2Surf
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... other Sydneysiders. “The team have really taken on this challenge with enormous enthusiasm,” said Daniel. “Many have been training for months, pounding the footpaths in preparation. It’s given them a ...

9. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... to see first hand how these programs can really help to turn lives around. The results are incredible but without support, these programs simply wouldn’t exist." Catriona studied journalism before working ...

10. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

...  So how can we help you? We like to make life easier for employers. But what does that really mean for you? To answer, let’s briefly take you through the process: Your own personal consultant discusses ...

11. Internship Success - Alexis Bradshaw
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... saxophone and piano at school….” I replied in the hope that I was able to sell myself for the placement whilst also letting her know that I really had no idea about the creative side of life. I was ...

12. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... person is not under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or inhalants at the time of pick up. An ‘instinctual’ feel for young people would be an asset in this role. One night really can make a difference: ...

13. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... & staff would really enjoy the chance to see the sites of Sydney. As a team you would be asked to provide for transport, entry fees and lunch. Please call Tanya Sarmiento on (02) 9219 2011 or email corporatevolunteering@missionaustralia.com.au ...

14. Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... Suddenly it dawned on me that anyone, anywhere, anytime could become homeless for any multitude of reasons. It could happen to me or someone who I really care for. If it weren’t for groups like Mission ...

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

... Will. Bequests Solicitors List (17.34 kB) Informing Mission Australia of your bequest It is really important for us to know that you have included a bequest to Mission Australia in your Will for ...

16. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

Many businesses and charities think they have partnerships. How many actually know that they are doing it well and understand what they are really getting out of these relationships? At Mission Australia ...

17. Mission Australia Early Learning opens its doors to the Illawarra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... yard nursery, face painting and clowns. “Mission Australia has a long and successful history caring for children and providing not-for-profit early learning,” said Karen. “We think we can make a really ...

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

...  “And when you look at the population of juveniles in custody, almost half report some form of serious abuse in their past, including violence and neglect. Do we really think detaining a young person with ...

19. Suit appeal for victims of bushfires now closed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Industries, Myer, Cambridge Country Clothing and Studio Italia who donated brand new suits to the appeal, but it was the unprecedented response from the community that was really something to behold.” ...

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

... affordable and social housing – and the measures contained in the economic stimulus package do just that. “Through this investment we stand a really strong chance of meeting the government’s goal of halving ...

21. The welfare experiment - an opinion piece from Mission Australia's CEO, Toby Hall
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... symptoms? If we’re serious about tackling these problems – if we really want to address the root causes of child neglect or why there were 58,000 proven cases of child abuse or neglect in Australia last ...

22. Drugs a growing concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... drug education campaigns really need to be targeted at 11-14 year olds. That’s when the issue is most likely to be worrying young people, providing us with the best opportunity to equip them with the strategies ...

23. Mission Australia supports local music in the south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and their members really feel proud of what they’ve achieved.” One such band is melodic rock outfit Trinity Road. “The Youth Centre is the finest example of organisations supporting local music in this ...

24. Homeless men take up the City2Surf Challenge
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the group will be Mission Australia’s Daniel Petsalis, who manages several of the organisation’s homeless services, including Missionbeat. “Involving the guys in the City2Surf has been really positive ...

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

... I wouldn’t do it at all. I’d probably just walk out and say ‘see you later’. I really would. But with her, it’s good.” Media inquiries:  Phil Smith (03) 8317 0111 or 0407 860 528. Available for Media ...