Mission Australia

1. Grandparents raising their grandchildren
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

... recognising the need to support the entire caring relationship, this snapshot particularly focuses on the situation of grandparents, noting the challenges of parenting for a second time as well as recognising ...

2. Youth Employment Stategy (YES)
(Download:Social Policy Reports)

... of marginalised young people and reduce youth unemployment which is four times (14.3% for 15-19 year olds) and two times (6.7% for 20-24 year olds) higher than unemployment among those aged 25 and above ...

3. Group Leader - Mission Australia Early Learning Services
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Victoria)

Leading Not for Profit Organisation Boronia Location, Eastern Suburbs Melbourne Permanent full-time position Access to generous salary packaging options Are you seeking a role, where you ...

4. Cook - Elizabethvale
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia)

Permanent Part time - 9.30am-1.00pm Mon-Fri Leading child care facility Elizabethvale location You’re a creative cook seeking part time work within a Child Care facility where your cooking experience ...

5. A fresh approach in the mission to enable refugee and migrants to gain sustainable employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said Mr Bird. “It also can be a catalyst for transforming participants’ lives over a very short period of time..” Mission Australia’s commitment doesn’t stop when students move on from the program into ...

6. Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... years ago, it’s likely they are much higher in these tough times,” Ms Hart says. “Mission Australia’s employment services are about helping employers determine who and what they need, and to link them ...

7. Mission Australia NEIS
(Employment Services/Providers)

... no minimum waiting period to be on payments (you qualify the first day you receive them) and there are over 20 eligible payments. Be at least 18 years of age at the time of signing the NEIS contract. ...

8. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Programs designed to divert young people from offending behaviour and entering juvenile detention can not only be more effective than putting a young person in custody but up to 50 times cheaper to run ...

9. Group Leader - Mission Australia Early Learning Services - SE Suburbs Melbourne
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Victoria)

Leading Not for Profit Organisation Officer Location, SE Suburbs Melbourne Permanent full time position Access to generous salary packaging options Are you seeking a role, where you can utilise ...

10. Group Leader - Mission Australia Early Learning Services - Lower Plenty
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Victoria)

Leading Not for Profit Organisation Lower Plenty Location Permanent full time position Access to generous salary packaging options Are you seeking a role, where you can utilise your childcare ...

11. Youth Outreach Worker - Palmerston Youth Beat
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Northern Territory)

Two full-time positions are available Salary packaging options to reduce tax Strong Values based community services organisation Mission Australia is expanding its Youth Outreach service in ...

12. Youth and Family Support Worker - Level 3 - Full-time 6mth Contract or Secondment
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Western Australia)

Want to be part of a great team and an innovative service? Expressions of interest are sought for a Youth and Family Support Worker Level 3 (Full-time 6 Month Contract or Secondment) Connecting ...

13. Missionbeat Bikes hit the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in more places around the Sydney CBD and shrink our ecological footprint at the same time,” said Leonie Green, Mission Australia’s NSW State Director. “This is another way in which Mission Australia ...

14. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... to come to TCF for a set time each week for a couple of hours to assist with the young people. It would also be beneficial if you have experience dealing with disadvantaged young people. If you would ...

15. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... as to suitable activities for students. Any other reasonable tasks as required by LLNP teachers. The volunteer tutor is free to nominate the amount of time they are prepared to commit, providing ...

16. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

Chigwell House, Children’s activities organiser Mission Australia Centre, Chigwell House opened its doors to the Community as a Community Service Centre, on the 14th April 2008.  Since that time we have ...

17. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... provision, referral and crisis response. Youth Beat requires volunteers for various times/days and activities. Most services are provided at night. Volunteers would be involved in playing sport with children ...

18. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  VIC WA - Team Challenge WA - Maintenance NSW - Team Challenges Makeover Activity: Makeover Day / Beauty Pampering Date: TBC Time: 10am -2.30pm Volunteers: 3 (female only) ...

19. Concern at growing numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Government's White Paper on homelessness which was released in December 2008 – and we’re confident that it will help bring these numbers down over time. “The problem of homelessness has been with us a ...

20. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

...  “Over and above the work of Macquarie staff who regularly volunteer their time to help in the delivery of Mission’s services, the Macquarie Group Foundation provides financial support to unique, strategic ...

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

... Commission is conducting another gambling enquiry and it could scarcely come at a more important time. Problem gambling doesn’t suffer during a downturn, quite the opposite – the anecdotal evidence is ...

22. Early Learning Services - Mission Statement
(Community Services/Early Learning)

... centred, family focused and connected to the community. Philosophy Statement We believe that early childhood is a crucial time in the development of each individual. For this reason we will work ...

23. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... rights and responsibilities within Mission Australia. Please take the time to read through these guidelines below. Our commitment to you as a Mission Australia volunteer: To be treated as a co-worker ...

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

... the opportunity to talk to one another, and share their experiences and advice. “Parenting is a difficult job and we can all use a little support and information from time to time to help us give our ...

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

... a live outside broadcast by Hope 103.2’s breakfast hosts, Aaron and Dan, at 6am, the morning will culminate with a lunch time concert at 12noon featuring the Honeybees Choir and a performance by Mark Gable ...