Mission Australia

1. Report shows way forward to tackle youth unemployment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... In truth, some disadvantaged young people are falling through the cracks. “For starters, JSA youth specialist providers can receive referrals of job seekers from all ages which undermines their ability ...

2. Missionbeat: a Sydney icon turns 30
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... work and past achievements, he celebrates the event with mixed feelings knowing Sydney still wrestled with a significant homeless problem. To view photos from today's event please click here. “For ...

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

... that sort of background is an appropriate response to their problem? “These are hardly good outcomes. They’re even worse when you consider how much we pay for the privilege. “For example, in NSW it costs ...

4. Drugs a growing concern for young Australians
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... that while the survey indicated aboriginaland non-aboriginal young Australians shared many similarities, it also uncovered some stark differences. “For example, alcohol was the second highest issue of ...

5. Training investment will boost employment
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...  “For those with solid work experience but less practical training this package also gives them an opportunity to re skill and to enter areas of high employer demand,” said Mr Hall. More than 53,000 people ...

6. Young Australians wanted for national survey
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... – as well as schools, parents and families – better understand young people. “For example, community groups and social policy makers use the information to evaluate and improve their youth programs and ...

7. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... improve their programs, services and projects for young people,” he said. “For a number of years one of the key issues identified by young Tasmanians in the survey was depression and suicide and as a ...

8. Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
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... other support services that could be introduced to complement both initiatives. “For example, Reconnect is all about working with families to reduce conflict and reconcile parents and their kids in order ...

9. Body image the main concern for young Australians
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... housing. “There are a number of results from this year’s survey that are worth noting,” said Ms Hampshire. “For example, included in the survey for the first time, the environment was rated as a major ...

10. Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
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... to their needs. “For example, research helps confirm the fact that ‘family conflict’ is the main reason young people become homeless. “With that information we can be more confident in recommending ...

11. AGL stages Christmas party for struggling families
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... than 50 children will get to meet Father Christmas and enjoy a day of feasting and fun at the AGL Christmas Party this Tuesday, December 19, from 11am -3pm. “For many families, this time of year can ...

12. Art offers unique insight into the minds of at-risk young people
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... art and to learn new skills. “For many of our students, art can be a form of therapy. They can communicate their thoughts and feelings through an indirect and non-confronting way,” Mrs Tadros said. “By ...

13. City of Moreland residents invited to mentor local teens
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...  “For a lot of these kids, school becomes so much more engaging and important once they have some career direction and they know what they’re aiming for.” Mission Australia’s Glenroy M2M Coordinator, ...