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1. New SA program aims to help youth feel good about their bodies
(Daily News/Blog)

... advocacy and leadership training, so they are equipped to become peer advocates around this “very common and troubling” issue. The Body Talk program aims to help young people think critically and objectively ...

2. Working families losing grip on secure housing
(News/MA Newsletter)

... able to choose who they perceive to be the best prospective tenants. Mission Australia’s General Manager, Social Advocacy and Public Affairs, Eleri Morgan-Thomas, expects that “because of the lack of ...

3. The cost of homelessness
(News/MA Newsletter)

... shouldn’t be underestimated”, said Eleri Morgan-Thomas, Mission Australia’s General Manager for Social Advocacy and Public Affairs. “The Michael Project not only provides a new way of working with people ...

4. Government to establish new Children’s Commissioner role
(Daily News/Blog)

... vulnerable, at the national level,” Ms Macklin said. The Children’s Commissioner will take a broad advocacy role to promote public awareness of issues affecting children, conduct research and education ...

5. Society will be judged by how it deals with homelessness, researcher says
(Daily News/Blog)

An eminent US researcher into homelessness this week told guests at the launch of Mission Australia’ Michael Project report he believed our society will be judged by how well we supported homeless people. ...

6. Thanks to the men from The Michael Project for sharing their stories
(Daily News/Blog)

... participant Colin Reilly, as well as our General Manager Social Advocacy and Public Affairs. See The Midday Report ABC interview with Mission Australia CEO Toby Hall explaining the cost-effectiveness ...

7. Report finds new homeless service model saves money, changes lives
(Daily News/Blog)

... Australia’s General Manager, Social Advocacy and Public Affairs, said The Michael Project shows it costs the public more to leave someone homeless than it does to help them. “It not only provides a new ...

8. Report shows need to work harder to help homeless children and youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... group. Mission Australia’s General Manager Social Advocacy and Public Affairs, Eleri Morgan-Thomas, said the Specialist Homelessness Services Collection: first results report released by the Australian ...

9. Young Aboriginals keener to find work than their non-Aboriginal peers
(Daily News/Blog)

... this result speaks volumes for the young people's resilience and determination," said Eleri Morgan-Thomas, Mission Australia's General Manager for Advocacy and Public Affairs in today’s The Sydney Morning ...

10. Giving voice to the voiceless
(Community Services/Community Services)

... youth justice policies, homelessness, and getting people with disabilities into work, so that Australia becomes a fairer place, for everyone. Find out more about Mission Australia’s advocacy work. ...

11. Crisis centres unable to meet homeless demand: The Project
(Daily News/Blog)

... new and immediate accommodation in 2010-11, 59 per cent were unable to be placed. This week Mission Australia’s General Manager, Social Advocacy and Public Affairs, Eleri Morgan-Thomas, told The Project ...

12. Pathways to Prevention (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Parent support programs Targeted personal development programs for primary school children Counselling and individual support such as advocacy and referrals Who this service supports? According ...

13. Coastal Sydney Aboriginal Tenancy Support Service (CSATSS) (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... that make them vulnerable to homelessness. Clients may receive any or all of the following services: Tenancy management plan Ongoing in-home supports Psychological social supports Advocacy assistance ...

14. Concern at the number of homeless people turned away
(Daily News/Blog)

... and the majority of all people turned away were female. Mission Australia’s General Manager, Social Advocacy and Public Affairs, Eleri Morgan-Thomas, said the knowledge that the majority were family ...

15. Missionbeat nurse makes ‘sydney’ magazine’s influence list
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia’s Paul Esplin, who as works with our Missionbeat team to give medical care to Sydney’s rough sleepers, has been named as one of the city’s most influential people. Making the top 100 ...

16. Young people stressing about study
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... before. Interviewed on this morning’s ABC News Breakfast program, Mission Australia’s General Manager Social Advocacy and Public Affairs Eleri Morgan-Thomas said that anxiety about school or study and ...

17. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... the media and wider community.   A national voice for change In 2011 the need to identify and respond to social needs in a more focused manner led to the formation of our Social Advocacy and Public ...

18. What are you doing for Anti-Poverty Week?
(Daily News/Blog)

... has been a key supporter of Anti-poverty Week through activities, advocacy and donations. Last year, more than 450 activities were organised for Anti-Poverty Week, a 12 per cent increase from the previous ...

19. Lumped with debt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... their job. Interviewed on last night’s 6.30 with George Negus, Mission Australia’s General Manager Social Advocacy and Public Affairs Eleri Morgan-Thomas said there was a false sense of security that ...

20. 6.30 With George Negus, Channel 10: Media coverage: Lumped with debt
(Daily News/Blog)

... with George Negus, Mission Australia’s General Manager Social Advocacy and Public Affairs Eleri Morgan-Thomas said there was a false sense of security that came from the prosperous years where people thought ...

21. Newcastle Adult Accommodation Support Service (NAASS) - (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and case management •    Accommodation (limited amounts) •    Advocacy •    Use of office facilities •    Court support •    Home visits •    Encouragement and general support •    Practical assistance ...

22. We welcome High Court decision not to deport children
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia’s Chief Executive, Mr Toby Hall. For the past three years Baptcare has provided supported community-based accommodation, social work and advocacy to male asylum seekers while they await the ...

23. Leading charities and church offer to house unaccompanied asylum seeker children
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Chief Executive, Mr Toby Hall. For the past three years Baptcare has provided supported community-based accommodation, social work and advocacy to male asylum seekers while they await the outcome of ...

24. Miller Community Preschool & Early Childhood Intervention Service (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... includes parenting programs and workshops, a resource library, referral and advocacy as well as individual and family counselling. For further information on the above services, download the Miller Community ...

25. Communities for Children - Mt Druitt (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... environment in their suburb Coordination and implementation of child-friendly community events Capacity-building of local services to ensure their practices are child-friendly Advocacy to ensure ...