Mission Australia

1. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Green Paper - Which way home
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australias aspiration is to have appropriate housing and support for everybody in our community by 2020. A national plan Linking Support and Housing to End Homelessness will get us there. It will ...

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

Mission Australia is carrying out research into the high and complex needs of clients accessing Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) agencies, in partnership with the Department of Families, ...

3. Catalyst-Clemente Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... in partnership by universities, community agencies, corporate partners, and members of the community. The program is delivered in a community setting rather than a university. This means it is more accessible ...

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

... of sexual or physical abuse and lack of residential living skills. When these young people turn to agencies for help, they are often met with a confusing and daunting array of services and processes. ...

5. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Over the last few years we’ve seen governments, welfare groups and youth agencies tackle the issue of body image in a much more concerted fashion and from this year’s survey results we think it’s beginning ...

6. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... CEO, Toby Hall, said the MAC's results provided governments and other agencies with a successful model for developing future homeless services. "When we built the MAC in 2005 we based our plans on our ...

7. Mission Australia to host community forum at Rooty Hill RSL today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 50 representatives from local community services and agencies will attend the forum and will contribute to developing a strategic plan to provide improved support for children, 0-12, and their families ...

8. Community Services in Western Australia
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... with other agencies to provide support for homeless families and individuals. Services include: Personal and financial counselling Legal support Support for isolated families Migrant mental ...

9. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... keeping partnership with The City of Sydney Homeless Persons Information Centre, although clients may be referred by Missionbeat, Police or referral by other agencies community services or government departments. ...

10. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... and families, especially those who need intensive support on a wide range of issues. This is achieved by actively encouraging people, services and agencies to participate together and create a responsive, ...

11. Mission Australia Early Learning opens its doors to the Illawarra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... or linking in with GPs, dentists, opticians as well financial counsellors and government agencies like Centrelink. “We take a holistic approach to early childhood learning which means we need to look ...

12. Bringing together the family services in Mt Druitt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  The Directory, which will be launched at the Early Childhood Forum at the Rooty Hill RSL from 3.30 – 7.30pm this evening (Thurs 12 March), will create greater continuity between the agencies who work ...

13. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... commitment to providing greater resources to employment service agencies to help them take on greater numbers of jobseekers is also welcome. “I’m confident that these changes will deliver quick and positive ...

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

... gender.” Mission Australia’s seventh national youth survey was conducted online and through schools, colleges and youth services with the help of government agencies and community and corporate partners. ...

15. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... offered by providers – stop homeless people having to 'run around' between different agencies. Navigating various agencies is formidable if you're a vulnerable homeless person and it’s easy to slip through ...

16. Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... groups. “They have a range of specialised needs which agencies struggle to meet. For example, they find it extremely difficult to acquire new job skills and are more concerned about safety and security ...

17. Young Australians wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia’s national youth survey aimed to get a richer understanding of young people’s thoughts and opinions. “The results of the survey assist Mission Australia, other agencies, governments at all levels ...

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

... sector and other agencies in delivering its recommendations,” said Mr Hopper. Media inquiries: Paul Andrews (02) 9219 2080 or 0409 665 495  ...

19. Vodafone Foundation Australia
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... Australia, Barnardos and Father Chris Riley’s Youth off the Streets. The program - which aims to help disadvantaged young people stay connected to friends, family, agencies and support services - has expanded ...

20. Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... at the moment, when it’s obvious they are in a particular space for shade or shelter,” he said. “It’s also important for agencies and other groups that deal with homeless people keep in mind the added ...

21. Mission Australia Set to Launch New Drug Service in Gosnells
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Hon Sheila McHale MLA Representatives of Government and non-Government agencies Mission Australia staff Media enquiries: Joni van der Woude, PPR 9388 0944 or 0431 365 549  ...

22. 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 ...

23. Increased support to people struggling with mental illness and drug/alcohol issues
(News/Media Releases Archive)

One of Western Australia’s leading community service agencies will provide increased support to individuals – particularly young people – with both drug and alcohol and mental health issues following ...

24. More homeless services needed in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... numbers are on the increase. “We’re seeing more and more clients who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. Because PSP isn’t a specific homeless service, we refer people to the agencies and ...

25. Sydney’s bed shortage crisis for homeless women
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... isn’t suggesting taking beds away from men’s services, but increasing women’s beds across the city. We’d encourage governments, community agencies and businesses to consider what role they can each play ...