Mission Australia

1. Mission Australia to build $16M Aged Homeless Service as number of elderly homeless climbs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... unsanitary living conditions, and malnutrition. “We’ve taken all of this into account in our plans. This development will not only provide a roof over their head, it we’ll provide the full range of support ...

2. Our Volunteers
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... most vulnerable groups in our community. Over the last year Carolina and Iresha organised three workshops for the Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Scheme in Sydney and Newcastle. They provided essential ...

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

... homeless people – with a reported average age of death of between 42 and 52 years in Western nations. In addition they experience higher levels of illness because of a lack of adequate shelter, unsanitary ...

4. Migrants and refugees give back to Australia
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... countries. Of 509 people volunteering several hours per week at Mission Australia’s Home Tutor and Enhancement Program and the Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Strategy (IHSS)Volunteer Coordination ...

5. Indigenous problem gamblers need greater support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... gambling addiction. Anita Hartley from Mission Australia’s North Coast Gambling Counselling Service said work was already underway to create greater awareness of gambling support programs among Indigenous ...