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1. Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania

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   ... year.* The growing number of young people needing help or at risk of homelessness can also be seen at Mission Australia’s Youth Beat outreach program, which has helped more than 10,000 young Tasmanians ... Thursday, 07 August 2008

2. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey

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   Mission Australia is calling on all young Tasmanians to get involved and highlight important issues facing their lives by having their say in the 2008 Mission Australia Youth Survey. In launching Mission ... Wednesday, 11 June 2008

3. New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians

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   ... is a heritage listed property and a significant landmark within the community. Mission Australia is one of the nation’s leading charities and helps disadvantaged Tasmanians by assisting families and ... Monday, 14 April 2008

4. Youth Beat service highlights concerns for young Tasmanians

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   Since September 2007, Mission Australia’s Youth Beat program has helped over 9000 young Tasmanians in the Glenorchy area with a wide range of concerning issues. Mission Australia’s State Director ... Monday, 07 April 2008

5. U-Turn graduates donate car to victim of crime

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   A group of young Tasmanians today graduated from Mission Australia's U-Turn automotive training course, donating a rebuilt Mitsubishi Lancer to a victim of crime. Mission Australia’s State Director Noel ... Thursday, 20 December 2007

6. Youth Beat service to help young Tasmanians

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   ...  Mission Australia helps disadvantaged Tasmanians regain their lives and independence by providing employment and training as well as offering youth initiatives to inspire disadvantaged young people. ... Monday, 22 October 2007

7. Tasmanian youth wanted for mobile arts competition

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   ... on all young Tasmanians to get involved in this competition and let their creative talents shine,” Mr Mundy said. “The competition is open to anyone aged between 12 and 24 and all artwork must be submitted ... Monday, 10 September 2007

8. More homeless services needed in Tasmania

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   ... the root causes of homelessness, rather than just the symptoms. Mission Australia’s Tasmanian State Director, Noel Mundy, said around 30 per cent of Tasmanians who access the organisation’s Personal ... Monday, 06 August 2007

9. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey

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   Mission Australia is calling on all young Tasmanians to get involved and highlight important issues facing their lives by having their say in the 2007 Mission Australia Youth Survey. In launching Mission ... Monday, 07 May 2007

10. Tasmanian U-Turn graduates reward victim of crime

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    A group of seven young Tasmanians today graduated from Mission Australia's U-Turn automotive training course, donating a rebuilt Toyota Camry to a Devonport victim of crime. Mission Australia’s State ... Saturday, 05 May 2007

11. Mission Australia and Vodafone Australia Foundation launch innovative Youth Arts Project

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    ...  “This project gives young Tasmanians who don’t have a voice, a way to communicate their thoughts and feelings through a creative outlet,” Mr Allen said. The Youth Arts Program was also successfully ... Tuesday, 13 March 2007

12. Generous donation at U-Turn graduation

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    ... Tasmania Police and the Holden Barina was donated to the program by RACT Insurance.” Mission Australia helps disadvantaged Tasmanians regain their lives and independence by providing employment and training ... Tuesday, 03 October 2006

13. Art program helps young Tasmanians stay connected

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    ... of YAP, as it was a creative and fun way of empowering young Tasmanians. “It’s important our young people have a voice and an outlet through which they can express their concerns,” Mr Hunt said. “Programs ... Friday, 28 July 2006

14. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Tasmanians living in Hobart and rural areas

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    Alcohol and drugs concerns more young Tasmanians living in rural and regional areas (36 per cent), than those living in Hobart (25 per cent), according to community service organisation, Mission Australia. ... Thursday, 06 July 2006

15. Innovative arts program engages disaffected Tasmanian youth

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    ... Director Tim Hunt said the organisation was pleased to be a part of YAP as it provided a positive opportunity to empower young people. “This project gives young Tasmanians who don’t have a voice, a way ... Tuesday, 16 May 2006

16. U-Turn graduates embark on Targa Tasmania adventure

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    Mission Australia’s U-Turn program is giving eight young Tasmanians the chance of a lifetime to be involved in this year’s Targa Tasmania, which begins on Sunday. Mission Australia’s State Operations ... Friday, 21 April 2006