Mission Australia

1. National Survey of Young Australians
(Document Downloads)

Each year, Mission Australia conducts a national survey of young Australians which uncovers the issues that concern them, who they admire and where they turn to for advice and support. ...

2. National Youth Survey 2006: the main concerns of young Australians
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Mission Australia has surveyed 14,700 young people across the country, aged 11-24, as part of its fifth National Youth Survey. The survey reviewed their concerns, what they valued and how they sought advice/ ...

3. In Their Own Words
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... advice and support, their level of engagement in the community and who they admire.  ...

4. The experiences of young people: How do their living arrangements impact
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... on what they value, their issues of concern, where they turn for advice and support and who they admire.  ...

5. In their own words: Insights into the concerns of young Australians
(Document Downloads)

... on what they value, their issues of concern, where they turn for advice and support and who they admire.  ...

6. High & Complex Needs in Supported Accommodation Assistance Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Refuge Movement Resource Centre and the Youth Accommodation Association are providing essential support, advice and expertise to the project. As part of the project, we have developed a High and Complex ...

7. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to full-time employment. These include: 13 programs providing career advice and work experience to get young people who had been unemployed for over 12 months into paid work. 8 services providing ...

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

... with information and advice Referring families to support services where appropriate Providing access to Integrated Family Support Services The staff at Mission Australia’s Gateway listen and ...

9. Mission Australia NEIS
(Employment Services/Providers)

... to know to help get their business up and running. NEIS provides your candidate with accredited training in small business, business advice and mentoring as well as 52 weeks worth of income support.  ...

10. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... support and assistance with a range of issues including: living skills development, budgeting, hygiene, menu planning/cooking, recreational activities, referral, advice, resume preparation, health, mental ...

11. Frequently Asked Questions
(Donations/Bequests)

... download a copy or we can mail a copy out to you. Contact us on bequests@missionaustralia.com.au or call 1800 88 88 68 or (02) 9219 2057. Do I need professional advice to make a Will? Because your ...

12. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... advice and logistical support – leveraging the core competencies of PwC to make a sustainable difference. It is also about our staff developing as responsible leaders, and helping to make a tangible difference.”  ...

13. Playschool star entertains Mt Druitt kids at Communities for Children’s parenting expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the opportunity to talk to one another, and share their experiences and advice. “Parenting is a difficult job and we can all use a little support and information from time to time to help us give our ...

14. The big issues facing our kids
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... who they turn to for advice, what they value and who they admire - on a massive scale. More than 45,000 young people, aged between 11 and 24, took part in the poll this year. The results show that ...

15. Drugs a growing concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... The questions included: What do you value?, What issues are of concern?, Where do you turn for advice/support? and What people/organisations do you most admire?. Of the survey’s respondents, around 2,500 ...

16. From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... care. He did not miss one appointment. He had multiple fillings, a few extractions, a scale and clean, and some helpful advice about looking after his teeth and general oral hygiene. With each visit, it ...

17. Mission Australia helping families cut energy bills to prevent poverty spiral
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... offered through the company’s Staying Connected program. He says some families use the savings achieved through Energy Matters advice to pay off outstanding debts, while others report that the program ...

18. Aussie Rock legends to harness young talent
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 5560 AUSMUSIC SA, which is committed to providing education, training and advice for those who want to get into the music industry, will also be involved in the programme. Aspiring musicians and ...

19. Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... down the numbers of homeless young people. “The report’s recommendation to roll-out the successful Reconnect and HOME Advice programs is absolutely on the money. We’d also suggest there are a range of ...

20. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... agencies and community and corporate partners. The questions asked included: What do you value?, What issues are important/of concern?, Where do you turn for advice/support? and What people/organisations ...

21. Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... need to guarantee that across the country all mums receive the same high quality advice and guidance on achieving a safe pregnancy; that all mums and babies receive the same health checks at the appropriate ...

22. Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... (one in five compared to one in 10). Homeless young people are significantly more likely than those in stable housing to seek advice and support from the Internet (37% compared to 17%). Homeless ...

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

... them with not only legal advice, support and referral but also the welfare information, referral and supports they require as well.” HHLAS lawyer Michael Rosenfeld from Sparke Helmore, the firm’s Pro ...

24. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... discrimination as a major issue. In terms of who young people turn to when they need advice and support, the three most popular mentions were for friend/s (83.8%), parent/s (70%) and relative/family ...

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

... people value?’, ‘Where do you turn for advice/support?’ and ‘What people/organisations do you most admire?’. Of around 800 respondents identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders, 150 respondents ...