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1. Jacqui gets set to ban the booze for febfast
(Daily News/Blog)

... do something I put my mind to. And what a great cause to do it for – overcoming youth alcohol and drug dependency. If I can raise awareness of these issues and some money to provide solutions, then I’ve ...

2. Tips for a good start at school
(Daily News/Blog)

... school. Tips from Queensland Teachers’ Union (QUT): Make sure the school administration and teachers are aware of any health issues your child has, particularly allergies Ensure the school knows ...

3. Perth volunteer tutors sought for education program
(Daily News/Blog)

... in Maddington. Catalyst support worker Dorte Dyrbye said students who take part in the program have typically experienced life challenges such as homelessness, mental health or drug and alcohol issues. ...

4. Our partners
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... policies for aboriginal programs and issues. Find out more... Bain and Co. Bain's Australian practice continues to support the strategies of industry-leading company's, representing financial ...

5. Advance Australia Fair?
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... Judy took great pride in her independence. She worked hard to pay the rent on her small unit that she shared with her partner, as she battled to overcome several personal issues of her own. Judy came ...

6. Wollongong youth get a helping hand from jobs workshop
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... through the country in 2008. “The problem is exacerbated by local issues, such as the region’s poor public transport system which makes it difficult for young people in outer-lying areas to access work ...

7. Send grog on a holiday this February
(Daily News/Blog)

Need an antidote to the excesses of the silly season? Why not sign up for febfast and support services for young people with serious drug and alcohol issues? febfast is a national health and fundraising ...

8. Young mums tell Women’s Weekly why they’re Aim’n High
(Daily News/Blog)

... while also offering support for other issues (such as family conflict, parenting skills) and providing high-quality childcare in a supportive learning environment. Twelve of the young women are now planning ...

9. Going Places celebrates a big year!
(Daily News/Blog)

... lives that will allow them to stay off the streets. In most cases, the circumstances that have led to their homelessness are complex and people need a range of support services to help them address issues ...

10. Going Places (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... the circumstances that have led to their homelessness are complex and people need a range of support services to help them address issues including unemployment, poverty, mental illness, drug and alcohol ...

11. 2020 Strategy
(Pathways/About Us)

... find long-term, sustainable solutions to community issues. Defining what we do best, and how, it is underpinned by the following four goals: Lead experts in our fields By advocating for disadvantaged ...

12. Triple Care Farm graduates celebrate fresh start
(Daily News/Blog)

... nation’s most successful residential programs for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues. To find out why read Mission Australia’s Safe Place for Change report, ...

13. Urban Quest (NT)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... issues, body image problems or family breakdown. In early 2012, Mission Australia will work with schools and community groups across the NT to encourage participation in Urban Quest. Leading up to ...

14. Staff on a mission all pull together
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... assistance with a range of issues including living skills development, budgeting, hygiene, menu planning and cooking. The past few years have seen Mission Australia's community services grow significantly, ...

15. ‘See Why I’ exhibition a hit
(Daily News/Blog)

... as homelessness, mental health and substance abuse issues, family breakdown and poor educational experiences to develop their creativity and confidence. Along with the Sounds of the Street music program, ...

16. Young mums tell Sunrise they’re Aim’n High
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... also offering support for other issues (such as family conflict, parenting skills) and providing high-quality childcare in a supportive learning environment. Thanks to the support they’ve received from ...

17. Mission Australia’s AGM looks back at 2011
(Daily News/Blog)

... that by speaking out on issues we understand through extensive frontline experience and thorough research – such as homelessness and juvenile detention – we are more effectively advocating for disadvantaged ...

18. Service excellence
(Pathways/About Us)

... homelessness, mental health issues, domestic violence and poor literacy skills. We also supported children at our 29 Early Learning Services centres. Our services for children and families helped 78,908 ...

19. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... help inform government, business, the media and community about social issues and ways to address them. In 2011 RSPU made 11 submissions and undertook over 100 projects, including: National Survey ...

20. Resolve to help at-risk Queenslanders stay housed
(Daily News/Blog)

... homeless services throughout Queensland have experienced or are experiencing mental health issues. “So it makes sense to put a program in place that focuses on early intervention, to help people get ...

21. MA’s Danielle shares her story in White Ribbon Woman’s Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... in Cootamundra, which is where she self-referred to Brighter Futures. This early intervention service provides support for families who have children aged eight or under and are facing issues such as ...

22. Student on a mission
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Ms Esho said she developed an interest in public health since discussing medical issues with many young people. "So many young people have the wrong information or no information about drugs, alcohol ...

23. Featherweight packs a double whammy
(Daily News/Blog)

... a growing number of Mission Australia social enterprises based in the Illawarra that aims to tackle the two issues of waste and local unemployment, Featherweight was officially launched on Tuesday at an ...

24. Watch CYI students share their stories
(Daily News/Blog)

... a better future, through music and art. Based in Sydney’s Surry Hills, CYI provides free creative programs for young people who are facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues, substance ...

25. Roma House adventure program recognised with award
(Daily News/Blog)

... high-ropes courses. Being away from the issues they are facing on the city streets, in a drug and alcohol-free environment, allows them to explore new ways to overcome the challenges they are dealing ...