Mission Australia

1. Catalyst-Clemente Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... life challenges. The philosophy is that study in the humanities can empower people to reflect on the world in which they live. In turn, this intellectual engagement can promote a broader connection with ...

2. Our people
(Pathways/About Us)

... education for thousands of health care practitioners worldwide and has offices in Perth and Denver. Nicholas S. Barnett, BEc. ACA was appointed a Director in 2008. He is co-founder and director ...

3. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... Simon Townsend’s Wonder World, and as one half of The Jono and Dano Show, a popular program on the TripleM network. Since late 2004, Jono has been the host of the nationally syndicated weekly radio series ...

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

... something that offers hope and opens doors for people who experience disadvantage and marginalisation? Do you want to try something new and meet people who might help you see the world differently? Then ...

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

World Environment Day, 5 June 2009 On 5 June, World Environment Day, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore MP will launch Australia’s newest and greenest homelessness service, the Missionbeat Bikes, ...

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

John Brett, Service Manager, Mission Australia Financial and Gambling Counselling With over 20% of the world’s poker machines, Australia can confidently claim the title of the world’s heaviest gambling ...

7. Environmental Responsibility
(Big Heart/information)

... set up new offices with items such as computers, furniture and office equipment. Selling quality items through the Factory Outlets and Op-Shops at affordable prices. Distributing to third world countries. ...

8. Here comes trouble: new Sounds of the Street album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Indie rock, hip-hop, R’n’B, world music and a little mashed up, crunched dance is one description of the eclectic music featured on Here Comes Trouble, the new Sounds of Street album by 17 young musicians ...

9. Tackling truancy - is cutting welfare payments an effective method?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that resonates with their culture, values and world views. Programs that unite approaches that promote self-esteem and build confidence through engaging with culture with a focus on academic excellence. ...

10. Young people's mental health - The hidden challenges and how innovation can help
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... CEO of Inspire Foundation, a national non-profit organisation with a mission to create opportunities for young people to change their world. Kerry is also a member of the National Social Inclusion Board ...

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

... developed world in terms of its levels of homelessness,” Mr Hall said. On any night, there are about 100,000 homeless people across Australia. Contrary to stereotypes, they're not middle aged alcoholics ...

12. Mission Australia launches ground-breaking education program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Coordinator Louise Oakley said the course encouraged students to examine, contemplate and question the world around them, and build their self-esteem. “All the students need is a desire to learn, ...

13. Corporate Social Responsibility
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... Forum www.csrforum.org The International Institute for Sustainable Development www.iisd.org SustainAbility www.sustainability.com The UN Global Compact www.unglobalcompact.com World Business ...

14. Hunter Legal Service assisting the Disadvantaged
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... like the Hunter Community Legal Centre and the University of Newcastle Legal Centre,” he said. “This partnership with Mission Australia highlights what can be achieved when both the corporate world, not-for-profit ...

15. Work for dole project reconstructing history in SA
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... dioramas for the Salvation Army. The handmade three-dimensional models feature miniature scenes of warfare and disaster, including World War One’s Western Front, plus rescue operations such as bushfires ...

16. Deadly snake on a mission in Whyalla
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... reptile, listed amongst the world’s top ten deadliest snakes, slithered by and disappeared into the bushes of the garden. Staff luckily were able to give a good description of its unique patterns to ...

17. World wheelchair champion to support Mission Australia's Apprentice Programme
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... finals at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, as well as a host of other trophies through five Paralympic Games and World Championship events. This Friday he’ll be guest speaker at a major business forum, ...

18. Roma House - A new service for homeless Queenslanders launched in Brisbane
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mission Australia, the Roma House service delivery model is world’s best practice. A heritage listed building and former nurses’ quarters, Roma House has undergone extensive renovations, funded by the ...

19. The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... results and reflected young Australians growing up in an increasingly insecure world. “Some of the results, such as young Indigenous people placing a higher value on getting a job over their non-Indigenous ...

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

... to raise awareness,” he said. STAND UP is a global event to show world leaders that it's time for them to take a stand against poverty, aiming to raise awareness of the Millennium Development Goal’s ...

21. World Suicide Prevention Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

More family and community discussion on mental health needed to help prevent youth Suicide World Suicide Prevention Day: Sunday, 10 September One of the country’s leading providers of community services ...

22. Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

One of the country’s leading charities, Mission Australia, has taken its Inspired Adventures fundraising concept to a new level – offering travellers the opportunity to take part in six of the world’s ...

23. Brisbane's War Chronicles recorded by unemployed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

In time for ANZAC Day, a group of unemployed people from Brisbane is capturing the memories of women at war – those left behind and those called into service – during World War I and II. The documentary-style ...

24. Sign up to Mission Australia’s anti-poverty video petition!
(Uncategorised Content)

... focuses on poverty around the world, especially in the poorest countries but also in wealthier countries such as Australia. What is the aim of Anti-Poverty Week? Its main aims are to: strengthen ...