Mission Australia

1. Five year financial snapshot
(Document Downloads)

A five-year financial snapshot of percentage of revenue spent on delivery of Mission Australia services

2. Experiencing Poverty
(Document Downloads)

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 ...

3. The experiences of young people: How do their living arrangements impact
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This publication explores the experiences of young people who are homeless or in foster care. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

4. In their own words: Insights into the concerns of young Australians
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This publication uses the direct voices of young people to look at their issues of concern. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

5. High & Complex Needs in Supported Accommodation Assistance Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... with advocacy, coordinated care and service provision. Click here to view the project Fact-Sheet and here for results from the pilot-test conducted in November 2007. For more information about the ...

6. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Over the last few years we’ve seen governments, welfare groups and youth agencies tackle the issue of body image in a much more concerted fashion and from this year’s survey results we think it’s beginning ...

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

... on their feet long-term. According to the report - which covers the period 2005-08 - the MAC's results include: Clients achieved 80% of their goals compared to 42% at the crisis shelter the MAC ...

8. 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 ...

9. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... a few more reasons why you should use us... At Mission Australia Employment Solutions we even offer a number of additional benefits and services to help you get the results you want, every time. You ...

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

... “For example, Pasifika – a program for young people from South Pacific Island backgrounds in Sydney’s south west – has been running since 2005 with strong results. “Independent analysis of Pasifika shows ...

11. Concern at growing numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... there. We’re hopeful that with this support we’ll start to see the ‘SAAP turn away’ results on the way down over the next few years,” said Mr Hall. Media inquiries: Paul Andrews 0409 665 495 ...

12. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... results on the ground,” said Mr Hall. Media contact: Paul Andrews (02) 9219 2080 or 0409 665 495  ...

13. The big issues facing our kids
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... who they turn to for advice, what they value and who they admire - on a massive scale. More than 45,000 young people, aged between 11 and 24, took part in the poll this year. The results show that ...

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

... abuse and neglect, I understand the desire to reach for new policy mechanisms that might achieve immediate results. But we can’t let our impulse for quick action blind us to the bigger issues at stake.   ...

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

...  According to Mission Australia’s spokesperson, Anne Hampshire, the results suggest that early adolescence is the key time when young people are most likely to be open to drug education campaigns. “The ...

16. Paid maternity leave battle reignited
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... kids in disadvantaged communities get the best start in life. Programs such as Mission Australia's Pathways to Prevention are producing exceptional results among vulnerable parents and their young children ...

17. Community Engagement blooms in Garden Project
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... aged between 12 and 14, learned about horticulture as well as “incidental” lessons about teamwork and the need for on-going commitment if results were to be achieved. “Many of these kids have never been ...

18. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... numbers have remained static over five years. Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall, said the results reflected the “wasted years of inaction” when strong economic growth should have been used to drive homeless ...

19. Young Australians wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia’s national youth survey aimed to get a richer understanding of young people’s thoughts and opinions. “The results of the survey assist Mission Australia, other agencies, governments at all levels ...

20. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... understanding of young people’s thoughts and opinions. “The results of the survey assist Mission Australia and others working with young people, including all levels of government, to evaluate and ...

21. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... women’s level of concern about body image has increased from 28.5 per cent in 2006 to 34.9 per cent in 2007. “As a community, we should all be concerned by these results,” said Ms Hampshire. This is ...

22. Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australians: Issues and Responses, is based on research compiled from Mission Australia’s 2006 National Survey of Young Australians. Stand out results from the survey include: Only around half ...

23. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... richer understanding of young people’s thoughts and opinions. “The results of the survey will assist Mission Australia and others working with young people, including all levels of government, to evaluate ...

24. The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... were homeless. Key results of the 2006 survey include: 72.3% of respondents ranked family/relationships as one of the top three things they most valued. This was followed by friendships at 66.8% ...

25. Art program helps young Tasmanians stay connected
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... school results and employment were just some of the positive outcomes from the program, supported by the Vodafone Australia Foundation,” Mr Mundy said. “The students attended the course over a period ...