Mission Australia

1. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... and homeless young people, providing them with support, someone to talk to and referrals to other services. As a Youth Beat volunteer, you will be responsible for assisting Youth Beat clients, by providing ...

2. When Gambling is No Longer Fun
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... bill, let me remind you – losing is the norm. Not convinced? Then maybe it’s time to seek some help. People seeking help for a gambling addiction can call G-Line on 1800 858 858 to talk to a professional ...

3. Playschool star entertains Mt Druitt kids at Communities for Children’s parenting expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... by Jay Laga’aia, from the popular children’s show 'Playschool', who talked about his experiences being a dad. Organised by Mission Australia’s Communities for Children Mt Druitt, parents were able ...

4. Hush for Homelessness launches in Martin Place
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... talking on the radio and TV. It was far too big a challenge for me not to get involved in this event. Not speaking for an hour is hard but not impossible. I encourage everyone to participate in Hush for ...

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

Mission Australia's survey of 11- to 24-year-olds has some interesting insights. How well do you know your children? How often do you try to talk to the teenager in your house about some of the big issues ...

6. Aussie Rock legends to harness young talent
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... from the south,” she said. “They’re a great inspiration for young people who have a talent and passion about music, and it will be fantastic to have them come and talk about their experiences,” she said. ...

7. Spiralling fuel costs hurt Sydney's Missionbeat vans
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “It’d be great to see one of the petrol companies come forward and help us out with a donation – or talk to us about discounting our fuel costs long-term – in recognition of the problem,” said Mr Petsalis. ...

8. Gambling binge cost the State Billions
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said. “Mission Australia is encouraging the community to become aware of problem gambling. We want to break down social barriers and get people talking about this significant community problem. Let’s ...

9. Important Information for Legal Practitioners
(Donations/Bequests)

... include a bequest to us - that will change the lives of thousands of Australians - please talk to us about being included on our legal panel.  While Mission Australia neither endorses nor recommends any ...

10. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... on bicycles criss-cross the city talking to people sleeping rough in alleyways and alcoves where the vans can’t access. These dedicated and trusted staff use Mission Australia’s radio network to connect ...

11. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

... workers on bicycles criss-cross the city talking to people sleeping rough in alleyways and alcoves where the vans can’t access. These dedicated and trusted staff use Mission Australia’s radio network ...

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

... also encouraging is that young people are not afraid to talk about issues of concern to someone who’s close – either their friends, family or another relative. “We need to continue empowering young people ...

13. No pain, no gain camp creates future leaders
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to push their physical, mental and emotional boundaries,” Mr Fruean said. “We will have special guest speakers talking about stepping out of comfort zones, individuality and independence. It can be lonely ...

14. Deadly snake on a mission in Whyalla
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... up residence in the Whyalla regional office and was found lying on the tearoom floor by one very surprised staffer on Monday morning. “It seems to grow in length every time we talk about it, but we think ...

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

... young people are not afraid to talk about issues of concern to someone who’s close – either their friends, family or another relative. “We need to continue empowering young people – and their parents ...

16. World Suicide Prevention Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... for young people, Mission Australia, has called on parents and the community to talk more openly with children about issues that may be troubling them to help reduce Australia’s youth suicide rate. Mission ...