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Homeless men take up the City2Surf Challenge
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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 2008Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... 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 2008Young Australians wanted for national survey
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... 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 2008Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... 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 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: 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 2008New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
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... 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 2008NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
Category: 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 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: 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 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: 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 2008Pathways through a successful youth
Category: 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 2008Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
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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 2008Body image the main concern for young Australians
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... 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 2007Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
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... 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 2007UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
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... 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 2007Talented young Indigenous people blaze new trail under IYMP
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... 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 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... 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 2007The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
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... 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 2006Rising Sydney Rents Lead to a Growing Number of Homeless Families in Western Sydney
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... 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 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Victorians living in Melboune and rural areas
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... “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 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Queenslanders living in Brisbane and rural areas
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... 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 2006Young people in rural South Australia more concerned about alcohol, stress and jobs
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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 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young West Australians living in Perth and rural areas
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... 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 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Tasmanians living in Hobart and rural areas
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... 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 2006New program to benefit young Indigenous from remote South Australian communities
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... 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 2006New program to protect homeless young women from sexual assault, other harm
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... “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