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Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
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... tell us that 9.4 per cent of people – or 11,300 individuals – who used the nation’s system of homeless services in 2006-07 were aged 50 or over,” said Leonie. “However, that’s likely to be a significant ... Monday, 04 August 2008I have a disability and I am looking for work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... and other services if required to help you find a job that’s right for you. ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008I'm ready to work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
If you’re looking for work, Mission Australia can help you find a job that’s right for you. Mission Australia is a major Job Network provider, and offers extensive programmes for job seekers. Support ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008Gambling binge cost the State Billions
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The people of NSW lost a staggering $5 billion to poker machines in a relentless gambling binge in 2006. That’s an increase of 14 percent since 2002 and represents a loss of $732.00 for every man, woman ... Friday, 16 May 2008New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
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... House would provide a base for the delivery of urgently needed community services to people in the surrounding area. “Chigwell is an area that’s undoubtedly doing it tough – one quarter of the surrounding ... Monday, 14 April 2008Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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... end, Mission Australia is very interested in the Supported Lodgings or Nightstop program that’s been operating successfully in the UK, particularly over the last few years. “Under Nightstop, homeless ... Wednesday, 09 April 2008For Job Seekers
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... skills and knowledge to help you to achieve your goals. This could mean helping you find and keep a job that’s right for you, doing further training or undertaking an activity that will improve your employability ... Friday, 21 March 2008Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... in public education into pre-schools – that’s compared to the OECD average of 7.2% - despite the overwhelming evidence of its benefits. This has got to change. “It may be seen by some as mere symbolism, ... Thursday, 27 September 2007Young volunteers give new lease of life for Gumeracha walking trail
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... that’s been great for the community and for the young people involved.” Green Corps is an Australian Government training program, which provides young people with the opportunity to volunteer their time ... Wednesday, 15 August 2007Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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... that’s where Mission Australia is focussing more of its youth services. “The 2007 Mission Australia National Youth Survey is expected to be even larger than last year’s (around 26,000 respondents, with ... Monday, 06 August 2007Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... again where I’m forced back on the streets,” Tracey said. The Queensland Government’s recently launched Housing Affordability Strategy has injected funds to increase public housing in Queensland. “That’s ... Monday, 06 August 2007The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
Category: News/Media Releases Archive
... That’s a significant increase on the 76.3% in last year’s survey – so governments, educational institutions and community organisations should take heart from that. “What’s also encouraging is that ... Wednesday, 25 October 2006World Suicide Prevention Day
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... and that’s mostly friends, parents and relatives – so that’s really encouraging. But we can’t rest until it’s 100%. “This World Suicide Prevention Day, we particularly encourage parents to reach out ... Friday, 08 September 2006Music leaders and new bands unite to 'Stage Against the Machine'
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... once had a really vibrant live music scene in Adelaide’s south, but pokies put an end to that,” says Mission Australia’s Jo Murray, who is co-ordinating the event. “That’s why we started up Stage Against ... Monday, 28 August 2006Rising Sydney Rents Lead to a Growing Number of Homeless Families in Western Sydney
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... Homelessness is far more visible in the city, because that’s where a lot of the support services are based – and so that’s where individuals and families struggling to find accommodation tend to gravitate. ... Monday, 07 August 2006Increased Rents Create a Greater Risk of Homelessness - Queensland
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... require a couple of weeks’ rent upfront and for many low-income earners like me, it’s difficult to afford. “That’s why you often end up in crisis accommodation and that’s why it’s so important that there ... Monday, 07 August 2006