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Homeless Young Australians
Category: Download:Social Policy Reports
The reasons young people leave home are complex and include family conflict, physical and/or sexual abuse, substance abuse and trauma. This has been described as young people ‘running from’ family or personal ... Friday, 21 March 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... become homeless for a number of reasons. While for some it’s because they’ve been entrenched in homelessness for years as a result of substance abuse or mental health issues, many others become homeless ... Monday, 04 August 2008Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... – and were often the least likely to ask for help. “There are several reasons why young men are so commonly affected by problem gambling. They are more likely than other age groups to frequent pubs ... Thursday, 03 July 2008Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
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... it’s mental illness or substance abuse. “More and more these days we see people who become homeless for financial reasons–they can’t make their rent or they’re too deep in debt. “The general public’s ... Thursday, 01 May 2008Vodafone Australia Foundation
Category: Partnerships/Our Corporate Partners
... a positive learning experience for people who, for many reasons, are unable to participate in mainstream education. Alongside this significant financial support lies a passionate volunteering ethic which ... Tuesday, 25 March 2008Making or Changing Your Will
Category: Donations/Bequests
... of your bequest It is really important for us to know that you have included a bequest to Mission Australia in your Will for the following reasons: It helps us plan for the future We can invite you to ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
Category: Donations/Bequests
Supporter stories Our supporters leave a bequest to us for many different reasons. Some, because they have been personally helped by Mission Australia in the past and want to give something back; others, ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... newly-arrived migrants and refugees who can’t access formal English classes for a variety of reasons, and need tutoring in their home. Volunteer tutors attend a 18-hour training course, designed and ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Initiatives
Category: Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs
... Salary continuance insurance Paid study leave Paid maternity / paternity leave Employee Assistance Program Great reasons to work for Mission Australia include: Our Culture Our Values ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... useful to have this information for several reasons. Firstly, it helps raise awareness about young homeless people and the issues they’re facing – they’re a diverse group and have a range of different ... Monday, 06 August 2007Sydney’s bed shortage crisis for homeless women
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... of several reasons – women are now less likely to stay in domestic violence situations and are more comfortable asking for help. “There are a lot of women coming to Sydney from rural areas and other ... Monday, 06 August 2007Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... people who need emergency support because they’ve lost the roof over their heads for a variety of reasons. But we’re also having more trouble helping them to move back into the community when they’ve addressed ... Monday, 06 August 2007Mission Australia to open new offices in Adelaide's west
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... have dropped out of school for a host of reasons, such as family disruption, poverty, and drug and alcohol problems. The new office, at the Cheltenham Community Centre (62 Stroud Street, North Cheltenham) ... Thursday, 28 September 2006World Suicide Prevention Day
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... “Young people may feel depressed, anxious or isolated for a number of reasons. They might be experiencing mental illness, they may feel isolated from family or friends because of problems at home ... Friday, 08 September 2006Rising Sydney Rents Lead to a Growing Number of Homeless Families in Western Sydney
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... Homeless Brokerage Service in the last six months – and one of the reasons is the rise in Sydney rents. From January to July this year, Mission Australia’s Homeless Brokerage Service helped 159 families ... Monday, 07 August 2006Training program aimed at skills shortages in Port Augusta/Whyalla Region
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... for various reasons to find work,” says Emma Davies, Mission Australia’s Employment Services Manager in Port Augusta. “But they need to be skilled up and the program’s designed to give them essential ... Wednesday, 26 July 2006Unlimited Ways of Learning For ‘At Risk’ Students in South Australia
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Young people in South Australia who have dropped out of school for a host of reasons such as family disruption, poverty, and drug and alcohol problems will have new ways to get their lives back on track ... Wednesday, 12 July 2006