Mission Australia

1. The Mission Australia Story
(Pathways/About Us)

... City Mission) was established, making it the second oldest charitable organisation in Queensland. In 1860, Benjamin Short, a newly arrived immigrant from England, was appalled by the poverty that existed ...

2. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... operate within these pathways, including: Early intervention programs for families Supported accommodation and housing Voluntary coordination programs for newly arrived immigrants Youth mentoring ...

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

...  Home Tutor Service – English tutors Teach English to newly arrived migrants and refugees Western Sydney location Fully accredited training provided Would you like to make a difference ...

4. VIC Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  Getting To Work - Youth Mentor Mentor a newly arrived refugee or migrant 1 hour a week commitment Dandenong location Mission Australia’s Getting To Work is program that will actively ...

5. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  Time: TBA Volunteers: 10-12 Financial cost estimate: TBC Location: Sydney, NSW Client Group: Young people Spend quality time with the young people who are supported by the Newly Arrived ...

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

... will have a mental illness or acquired brain injury when they are referred to us, and they are far more likely to arrive having experienced much higher levels of illness because of a lack of adequate shelter, ...

7. A fresh approach in the mission to enable refugee and migrants to gain sustainable employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... newly arrived migrants and refugees into employment. “‘Getting to Work’ focuses on improving the life, learning and employability skills of young migrants and refugees,” said Mr Bird. “The program is ...

8. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... work experience, retirees, recently-arrived migrants wanting to contribute to their new country and highly skilled professionals. The employees of our Corporate Partners are also involved in volunteering. ...

9. Specials & Events
(Big Heart/information)

Specials Specials run on a regular basis at our five retail stores. You'll make savings everyday and are bound to always find a bargain. A great range of products arrive regularly - if you want to be ...

10. Mission Australia welcomes Homelessness Revolution
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... issue. “This is the best opportunity the nation has had in almost 25 years to tackle this problem and we need to grab it with both hands. “We must arrive at a situation in this country where homelessness ...

11. What will you be doing on Christmas Day?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... support of the public who donate their time and resources.  Volunteers greet our guests as they arrive, host tables and help Santa to distribute gifts, which are donated by the people of Western Australia. ...

12. Migrants and refugees give back to Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Program volunteers teach English and other basic skills to migrants in their own homes to help them adapt to life in Australia. IHSS volunteers help newly arrived refugees settle into the country by connecting ...

13. AGL/Mission Australia stage christmas party for struggling families
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with significant issues impacting on their ability to work. Father Christmas will arrive, aboard a fire engine, bearing gifts for the children, who’ll also enjoy plenty of fun activities throughout the ...

14. Expo to assist newly arrived Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia in conjunction with the Salvation Army Employment Plus, the Migrant Resource Centre and TAFE Tasmania is today holding an information expo for newly arrived Australians to assist them ...

15. Mission Australia launches African Pathways Program in Darebin and Banyule
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and their families who have recently arrived from the Horn of Africa, and are living in Darebin and Banyule. The African Pathways Program aids young people (aged 6 to 16 years) and their families from ...

16. You can help give young Australians the chance of a future.
(Uncategorised Content)

... of Mission Australia’s youth services. When Jane arrived at the service she finally felt like someone was reaching out to help her. Slowly Jane started to rebuild her self-esteem and trust of others ...