Mission Australia

1. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... course. U-Turn is a best practice diversionary program for young people who have been involved in, or who are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft. The core component of the ...

2. U-Turn
(Community Services/Community Services)

U-Turn, located in Tasmania, is a diversionary program for young people aged 15-20 who have been involved in, or are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft. It aims to reduce re-offending ...

3. Community Services in Tasmania
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

...  Pathways through a successful youth: U-Turn U-Turn is a diversionary program for young people aged 15-20 who have been involved in, or are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft. ...

4. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... and designed to suit their lifestyle. What is required of Drivers? A desire to help young people A willingness to complete required training (approx two hours) A reliable, insured vehicle (all ...

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

... repairs and finished off with a total respray. “The opportunity for participants to repair a vehicle for presentation to a worthy recipient is one of the most important components of the U-Turn program.” ...

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

... Agreement – set to be negotiated at COAG and launched on 1 January 2009 – must become the main vehicle for linking support and accommodation and rolling out homelessness prevention strategies. “We’re ...

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

... practice’ diversionary program for young people who have been involved in, or who are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft. The core component of the program is a structured ten-week automotive ...

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

... damage to the rear end of the vehicle and finished with a respray to brighten the car,” Mr Mundy said. “The opportunity for participants to repair a vehicle for presentation to a victim of crime is one ...

9. U-Turn graduates repair Bridgewater PCYC community bus
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a vehicle for presentation to a worthy community group is one of the most important components of the program.” Andrew Dean from the Bridgewater PCYC said the U-Turn graduates had done a fantastic job ...

10. Missionbeat homeless service needs a new van
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mission Australia is asking Sydneysiders to help us raise $80,000 for the new vehicle. We particularly need a van with the wheelchair access as a number of the people we help have a disability or are incapacitated ...

11. Tasmanian U-Turn graduates reward victim of crime
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the U-Turn course, five also achieved their Certificate I in Automotive. “The course aims to break the cycle of motor vehicle theft by engaging participants in ‘hands on’ automotive training while addressing ...

12. Rock Adelaide's South to 'Make Poverty History'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Nick O’Connor. “The Make Poverty History campaign is a great vehicle to help people re-assess their views on poverty and we figure a Rock’n’Roll concert in the middle of a crowded place is a good way ...

13. Generous donation at U-Turn graduation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... tradesmen. “The course aims to break the cycle of motor vehicle theft by engaging participants in ‘hands on’ automotive, panel beating and spray painting training while addressing life-skills and personal ...