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... for homeless people in Melbourne. “Taking part in events like the City2Surf and the Street Soccer National Championship are a positive way of getting my head out of day-to-day stresses. It gives me the ... Friday, 08 August 2008Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... and don’t get the help they need. “And the problem of elderly homelessness is likely to get worse. Recent research states that over 112,000 older Australians are in housing stress – a number that has ... Monday, 04 August 2008Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... next top concern at 29.3 per cent while coping with stress came in third at 26.9 per cent. “Significantly, concern among young Australians about their body image rose since the 2006 survey, when it finished ... Monday, 16 June 2008Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... has risen since the 2006 survey, when it finished the fourth most pressing issue at 27.5 per cent. “The range of concerns – from stress and abuse to depression, suicide and body image – suggests new ... Wednesday, 11 June 2008Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and personality disorders anger management difficulties torture or trauma or other stress disorders gambling problems domestic violence financial difficulties ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... overcome challenges as diverse as mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, conflict and financial stress, we’re extremely proud to be offering 14 one-bedroom units for people on low incomes. “Affordable ... Monday, 14 April 2008Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... they are entitled to under the NSW Charter of Victims Rights. Going to court can be a confusing and stressful experience - some may even find it frightening. For some victims, being at court may mean ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... from the homeless circuit. Missionbeat: Missionbeat patrols Inner Sydney streets, seeking those in distress and need. They are taken to services where their immediate needs can be met, such ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Category: Community Services/Community Services
... It offers accommodation, learning and education services. Missionbeat Missionbeat patrols inner Sydney streets, seeking those in distress and need. Homeless men, women, children, families and intoxicated ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Category: Community Services/Community Services
... believe that every young person is vitally important both for today and for the future. We recognise that the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be challenging and stressful for young people, ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Category: News/Media Releases Archive
Adelaide's drastic heatwave is exacerbating the plight of homeless people, with many vulnerable people suffering heatstroke, dehydration and other physical and emotional distress, according to leading ... Friday, 14 March 2008Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... next top concern at 29.3 per cent, while coping with stress came in third at 26.9 per cent. Concern about body image has risen since 2006’s survey, when it finished as the third most pressing issue at ... Tuesday, 04 December 2007Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... with stress, addressing legal difficulties and giving them access to a social network of other people in the same situation. “We think rolling out programs similar to this in other areas around the country ... Tuesday, 17 July 2007Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... away because of lack of room. “The problem in Australia with housing is acute, particularly among Indigenous communities and the thousands of low-income people living in ‘housing stress’ who are spending ... Tuesday, 12 June 2007Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... their communities,” said Mission Australia’s IYMP Service Manager Leanne Smith. Ms Smith said that making the move to leave home to undertake study or training can be very stressful for young Indigenous ... Tuesday, 22 May 2007Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... Alcohol and other drugs was a top concern for 31.5% of respondents, while depression came third with 27.6%. “The range of concerns – from stress and abuse to depression, suicide and body image – suggests ... Monday, 07 May 2007Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... security lags behind family and friends. What the survey also shows is that young people are incredibly diverse – there’s no ‘one size fits all’. “The range of concerns – from stress to abuse to depression ... Wednesday, 25 October 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... essentials,” Ms Edgecombe said. “It’s the same story whichever Western Sydney agency or charity you speak to – many services have long waiting lists of families. “Part of the reason is financial stress ... Monday, 07 August 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... “Firstly, we need to stress that our survey showed that there are many similarities between what young Victorians in rural/regional areas, and those in Melbourne and metro areas, are thinking, feeling ... Monday, 17 July 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... Australia. Young people in rural Queensland are also more concerned about alcohol and other drugs and are less worried about depression and coping with stress than their Brisbane cousins. The results ... Monday, 17 July 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
Young South Australians living in rural and regional areas are more concerned about alcohol and other drug issues and coping with stress than their counterparts in Adelaide, according to community service ... Monday, 17 July 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... identified in the survey showed young West Australians were confronting issues in different ways. “Firstly, we need to stress that our survey showed that there are many similarities between what young ... Monday, 17 July 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... showed young Tasmanians were confronting issues in different ways. “Firstly, we need to stress that our survey showed that there are many similarities between what young Tasmanians in rural/regional ... Thursday, 06 July 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... cultural and social issues that may prevent young people moving to Adelaide for training and work. “Making the move away to undertake study or training can be very stressful for young Indigenous people ... Monday, 26 June 2006Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... “As a result, they can end up blaming themselves or feeling acute anger and distress, and that can lead to self-harm, lashing out, and other destructive behaviour,” Leonie says. “We want to help them ... Monday, 15 May 2006