Mission Australia

1. Experiencing Poverty
(Download:Miscellaneous Documents)

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 ...

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

A new era in employment services for Adelaide begins today with the launch of the new youth-focused Mission Australia Employment Solutions centre in Elizabeth. The South Australian Minister of Employment, ...

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

... people today, and will communicate effectively with young people through these challenges. Applicants must have: Satisfactory criminal history check, Senior First Aid Certificate NT driver's ...

4. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... rang my Dad today and he sounded actually proud of me...that’s the only time ever in my life!” - A young client after one night with Nightspot. To find out more, please contact Bridget Coyne - Nightspot ...

5. Bringing together the family services in Mt Druitt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia will today launch a new Mt Druitt Child and Family Services Directory to improve the links between local practitioners and help prevent families in need from falling through the cracks. ...

6. Solid start for Community Response Task Force
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... And the work they’re doing is increasingly complex so cases take longer to process. “Today’s meeting was a solid start and I know that all the Task Force’s members look forward to tackling these problems ...

7. Mission Australia: tragedy if housing element of stimulus package not passed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a tragedy for low-income Australians to miss out. After attending a briefing between the Prime Minister, Ministers and leading welfare groups in Canberra today, Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall, said ...

8. AMP Foundation
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... the two organisations continue to work together today. The AMP Foundation was formed in 1992 and is the main body through which AMP invests in the community. The AMP Foundation  formed a significant three ...

9. The welfare experiment - an opinion piece from Mission Australia's CEO, Toby Hall
(News/Media Releases Archive)

It seems the Northern Territory’s emergency intervention is coming to a state near you, and it’s arriving today. Similar to trials currently underway in the NT and Cape York, the Federal and WA governments ...

10. Make an online donation to Mission Australia
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

Transform a life today. Just fill in your donation amount and press the button marked 'GO'. You will then be re-directed to a secure Westpac payment page to complete your transaction. Your donation ...

11. Training investment will boost employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia today welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement that an additional $187 million will be spent on pre-employment training saying it will provide a boost for job seekers at a time ...

12. U-Turn graduates donate restored car
(News/Media Releases Archive)

A group of young Tasmanians today graduated from Mission Australia's U-Turn automotive training course following the rebuilding and restoration of a 93 Model Hyundai. Mission Australia’s Community Services ...

13. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

14. Mission Australia set to relaunch family support service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

15. Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

16. Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

17. Green paper on homelessness is a positive step
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

18. U-Turn program helps young drivers get on the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...

19. New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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, ...

20. Job Seekers
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

... today on 13 11 24. Want to start your own business? Have you got a good idea for a business but don't know where to start? If you’re registered with Centrelink and receiving income support, Mission Australia ...

21. Give in Memory
(Donations/Give In Memory)

... 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.  ...

22. Making or Changing Your Will
(Donations/Bequests)

... 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, ...

23. Pathways through a successful youth
(Community Services/Community Services)

... 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, ...

24. The Mission Australia Story
(Pathways/About Us)

... a significant share 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 ...

25. U-Turn graduates donate car to victim of crime
(News/Media Releases Archive)

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 ...