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Experiencing Poverty
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The first results of research that aims to measure poverty in a new way were released today (Monday 6 March). The research highlights the problems facing low-income Australians who have missed out on the ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
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Today’s release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2006 Census of homeless people confirms the failure of past homeless policies and is evidence why a dramatic new approach to tackling the problem ... Thursday, 04 September 2008Youth Outreach Worker - Youth Beat - Katherine
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... will demonstrate their awareness of cultural sensitivities, adolescent development and issues facing young people today and will communicate effectively with young people. A criminal history check is ... Tuesday, 26 August 2008Mission Australia set to relaunch family support service
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Mission Australia will officially open its new premises at Jacaranda House in Balcatta today. Jacaranda House provides a range of community services aimed at families and young people, including supported ... Friday, 22 August 2008Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
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A groundbreaking new homeless initiative – Mission Australia’s Michael Project – was launched in Sydney today with the prospect it will change the face of homeless services across Australia in the years ... Monday, 18 August 2008Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
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Mission Australia has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government of a new $1.8 million state-wide public awareness campaign aimed at young males, aged 18-24, who are problem gamblers. Mission ... Thursday, 03 July 2008Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
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Mission Australia has welcomed ‘Which Way Home’ launched today by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at its homeless families service in The Parks, Adelaide. Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall, said the paper ... Thursday, 22 May 2008U-Turn program helps young drivers get on the road
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Sorell Council, in partnership with the State Government, today launched its B Ready program which offers free driver education and training to young people aged 16-25. Mission Australia State Director ... Wednesday, 23 April 2008New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
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One of Tasmania’s most disadvantaged suburbs, Chigwell, will today receive a boost with the opening of a new centre by Mission Australia which will provide a range of community and accommodation services, ... Monday, 14 April 2008Fundraise With Us
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... Fundraising online is a great way to promote and keep track of your fundraising project. You can create your own online fundraising page at everydayhero and start fundraising for Mission Australia today. ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Fundraiser Profiles
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... students’ awareness of homeless issues in Australia today. Donations raised from the event went into providing Mission Australia homelessness services. Fundraiser Profile – Sean Heinz and Peter Morsley ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Give in Memory
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... Donations annually in memory of a loved one If you would like any more information about donations in memory or other special tribute funds, contact us today. ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Making or Changing Your Will
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... organisation we know today as Mission Australia. His original vision ‘to spread the love of God and to meet human need’ is today well expressed in Mission Australia. As a member of the Benjamin Short Society, ... Wednesday, 19 March 2008Pathways through a successful youth
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... believe that every young person is vitally important both for today and for the future. We recognise that the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be challenging and stressful for young people, ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008The Mission Australia Story
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... of those programs. We are still one of the biggest employment providers in Australia today. Meanwhile, back in 1989, Mission SA approached Sydney City Mission to find out ways in which they could work ... Friday, 14 March 2008U-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 2007Youth Beat service to help young Tasmanians
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Mission Australia today launched its innovative Youth Beat program, a mobile after hours outreach van providing support, referrals and information to the young people of Glenorchy. Mission Australia ... Monday, 22 October 2007Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
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... the announcement of new Commonwealth Government funding today. Mission Australia will receive $460,000 across two of its youth programs – Yirra and the Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service – which help ... Friday, 28 September 2007Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
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... Toby Hall, who is visiting Adelaide today/tomorrow, said the emergence of a national housing crisis at a time of almost unequalled economic prosperity in Australia should shock us all into action at a ... Monday, 06 August 2007Supporting Tasmanian communities for children
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Mission Australia today launched an early learning literacy program for young children 0-5 years, which aims to provide a strong foundation for children learning to read when they enter school. The Let’s ... Friday, 13 July 2007Tasmanian 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 2007Work for dole project reconstructing history in SA
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... know the Salvation Army but may not be aware of our long history. These models display this in a visual way, making history relevant to people of today and they are a great addition to our museum.” The ... Monday, 30 April 2007Local green volunteers restoring Kapunda Mine site and Freeling Wetlands
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... Australia, in partnership with the Light Regional Council. The Green Corp project, which is set to be officially launched today - Wednesday, April 11 at 2pm - by Member for Wakefield David Fawcett, will ... Wednesday, 11 April 2007Young people leap to assist Whyalla roo shelter
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A group of ‘at risk’ Whyalla students have jumped at the chance to help out suffering kangaroos in a very special Backyard Blitz today (Tuesday, April 3). Mary Nash has been caring for injured or orphaned ... Tuesday, 03 April 2007Mission Australia and Vodafone Australia Foundation launch innovative Youth Arts Project
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Mission Australia and Vodafone Australia Foundation launch innovative Youth Arts Project (YAP) in Tasmania Mission Australia and the Vodafone Australia Foundation today launched an innovative Youth Arts ... Tuesday, 13 March 2007