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1. Coastal Sydney Aboriginal Tenancy Support Service (CSTSS) (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 ...

2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...

8. 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 ...

9. 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 ...

10. 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 ...

11. 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 ...

12. 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 ...

13. 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 ...

14. Former homeless speak out
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... an advocacy group that addresses religious groups, universities, government agencies, and even medical schools to help new doctors learn how to treat the homeless in emergency rooms. “Harrison, now in ...

15. Health experts call for problem gambling reforms
(Daily News/Blog)

... behind a campaign, jointly launched by Independent Tasmanian MP, Andrew Wilkie and advocacy group, GetUp, to combat attempts to undermine the Federal Government’s planned poker machine reforms. Tonight ...

16. QBE Big Dry brings in big funds for Triple Care Farm
(Daily News/Blog)

... provision and systemic advocacy. Find out more about Triple Care Farm here ...

17. MA joins campaign to advance poker machine reform
(News/Media Releases Archive)

MA Media Release, 30 March 2011  Mission Australia has thrown its support behind a campaign, jointly launched by Independent Tasmanian MP, Andrew Wilkie, and advocacy group, GetUp, to combat attempts ...

18. Family and Carer Mental Health Program (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Support for individuals Carer Support Workers provide support to individuals by: Assessing their needs or their family’s Providing emotional and advocacy support Informing them about mental ...

19. 60 seconds with… Sharyn Brown
(Daily News/Blog)

... young people to believe that they are worthy and to be confident. I believe self-advocacy is very empowering. What are the biggest challenges young people face today? One of the biggest challenges ...

20. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... stages of raising their grandchildren Advocacy, counselling, support and case management Information on financial help available to grandparents raising their grandchildren Large range of social ...

21. Wagga Youth Connections (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... strategies. Case management can include: Practical Assistance  Family mediation Case planning – identifying the young persons strengths, risks and needs  Personal development  Advocacy and ...

22. Project Circuit Breaker (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... in their lives. Project circuit breaker offers the following services: Individual, family and group counselling Conflict resolution Negotiation skills Advocacy Community engagement and ...

23. Shhhh….Let’s HUSH to help homeless Australians
(Daily News/Blog)

Ten days to go until HUSH for Homelessness - Friday, 14 May 2010 Who knew giving your friends, family and workmates the silent treatment could help so many people? It’s only ten days until Mission Australia’s ...

24. Integrated Family Support Service (TAS)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... provide a holistic range of case management services for children, young people and families. This includes: providing information, counselling, advocacy, supported referrals to appropriate services, facilitation ...

25. National survey of young Australians launched today
(Daily News/Blog)

Today we are launching the Mission Australia National Survey of Young Australians 2010. It’s our ninth youth survey and is the major advocacy initiative in Mission Australia’s youth pathway. The results ...