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Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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... “On face value, a drop in the number of homeless young people is cause for optimism – but we can’t jump to conclusions. Many homeless teenagers are ‘couch-surfing’ with friends. As a result, they’re often ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Spiralling fuel costs hurt Sydney's Missionbeat vans
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Record petrol prices aren’t just hurting Sydneysiders with cars…they’re also making life difficult for some of the city’s most essential services – including Mission Australia’s famous Missionbeat vans ... Tuesday, 24 June 2008Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
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... it’s mental illness or substance abuse. “More and more these days we see people who become homeless for financial reasons–they can’t make their rent or they’re too deep in debt. “The general public’s ... Thursday, 01 May 2008A - Z of Fundraising Ideas
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... selling handicrafts, cakes and charity cards. Your own ideas: They’re often the best! Zany ideas: Run a competition to think of an idea for a fundraiser beginning with Z! ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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... useful to have this information for several reasons. Firstly, it helps raise awareness about young homeless people and the issues they’re facing – they’re a diverse group and have a range of different ... Monday, 06 August 2007WA’s booming housing market drives 30% increase in homeless families
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... housing, such as caravans, or stay with friends and family – which often leads to unsuitable and overcrowded accommodation – or they’re coming to organisations like Mission Australia for help. “Charities ... Monday, 06 August 2007Deadly snake on a mission in Whyalla
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They’re known for their commitment to their clients, but the sudden arrival of one of Australia’s deadliest snakes in their Whyalla office proved to be ‘Mission Impossible’ for leading South Australian ... Tuesday, 20 March 2007Adelaide Business Leaders set to play Santa for struggling families
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... and feel like they’re letting their children down at such an important time of the year.” “Mission Australia is therefore very grateful to the Australian Institute of Company Directors for giving a helping ... Thursday, 14 December 2006City of Moreland residents invited to mentor local teens
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... “For a lot of these kids, school becomes so much more engaging and important once they have some career direction and they know what they’re aiming for.” Mission Australia’s Glenroy M2M Coordinator, ... Wednesday, 18 October 2006Community to benefit from young driver training program
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... been proven that young drivers are far more receptive to road safety information when they are in their safest phase, for example the Learner Driver phase, because they’re keen for information and training,” ... Thursday, 14 September 2006Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
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... does just that – in particular, it appeals to younger people who traditionally don’t support charities in large numbers. While they’re getting an experience of a lifetime, they’re also raising much needed ... Saturday, 26 August 2006Young, Financially Insecure and a Victim of Violence - The Face of Homelessness in Western Australia
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... supported accommodation services, the main reason is because they’re escaping domestic violence or because of extreme financial hardship. “From Mission Australia’s experience we can also say that many ... Monday, 07 August 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Sydney siders and their rural cousins
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... “Regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and cultural activities ... Monday, 17 July 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Victorians living in Melboune and rural areas
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... and in what they value,” said Ms Hampshire. “Regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re also involved in their communities, through ... Monday, 17 July 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Queenslanders living in Brisbane and rural areas
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... Mr Hopper said. “Regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and ... Monday, 17 July 2006Young people in rural South Australia more concerned about alcohol, stress and jobs
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... family relationships and friendships are what they value most,” he said. “They’re also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and cultural activities and volunteering.” “These ... Monday, 17 July 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young West Australians living in Perth and rural areas
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... and friendships are what they value most. They’re also involved in their communities; through sport, youth groups, arts and cultural activities and volunteering." "These are very positive messages ... Monday, 17 July 2006Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Tasmanians living in Hobart and rural areas
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... most. They’re also involved in their communities, through sport, youth groups, arts and cultural activities and volunteering. These are very positive messages for the wider community, as young people are ... Thursday, 06 July 2006