Mission Australia

1. ABC Learning centres purchase – a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... best start in life possible, as early as possible, for their future prospects,” said Mr Hall. “We joined GoodStart because we believed it was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform childcare ...

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

... Mission Australia believes the primary focus of service providers must be to prevent youth unemployment in the first instance by offering holistic support. In situations where prevention fails we must ...

3. Feds should play role in urban planning to improve housing affordability
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in inner city areas around the country – such as in Pyrmont-Ultimo in Sydney, New Farm in Brisbane, Kensington in Melbourne and East Perth. “I believe it’s in the national interest for the Federal Government ...

4. About Mission Australia
(Pathways/About Us)

... various City Missions, including Sydney City Mission, our founding purpose is to meet human need and to give expression to the love of God. We believe in helping Australians in need get back on their ...

5. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... Policy, Government/International Studies and Pharmacology. Sonia believes strongly in the Miss World motto Beauty with A Purpose, and is committed to using her time and talents to continue to raise awareness ...

6. Pathways through a successful youth
(Community Services/Community Services)

Mission Australia believes all young people should have the opportunity to successfully move through their adolescent years and into adulthood, well prepared for life ahead. At Mission Australia, we ...

7. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

Mission Australia believes all Australians should be able to live in a safe, secure and affordable home. We recognise that people become homeless due to a range of issues including mental illness, drug ...

8. Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
(Community Services/Community Services)

Mission Australia believes all Australian children should experience a safe, healthy and happy childhood. We recognise that some families find it difficult to provide a safe and nurturing environment ...

9. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... unsorted pile of resumes from people looking for work. We will listen carefully to your needs and only refer candidates we believe are right for you. We’ll also help guide you through the recruitment process, ...

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

... constructed on a limited budget, and it has sound proofing, however, we believe that we can make some structural improvements to make the recording studio a better place in numerous ways that would benefit ...

11. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... gifts make a huge difference in allowing them to take part in festivities and feel cared for. Receiving a gift, labelled with their name, reflects that Mission Australia and the community believe each ...

12. Corporate Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... in developing sustainable business practices and believe government, business and community sectors working together facilitate healthy communities. To find out more about becoming a corporate partner, ...

13. Early Learning Services - Key goals
(Early Learning Services/Early Learning)

Our key goals: Child-centric We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure and valued. Mission Australia Early Learning Services aims to: Create a learning environment which provides ...

14. Early Learning Services
(Early Learning Services/Early Learning)

... approach - We believe that early childhood is a crucial time in the development of each individual. For this reason we will work in partnership with children and their families to ensure the best ...

15. From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... about the appearance of his teeth, and believed their poor condition resulted in others judging him harshly. Private dental treatment was out of question for Brian – the expense was beyond his capacity. ...

16. Paid maternity leave battle reignited
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... for employees in 2007. Of its 3,500 staff, close to 70% are women, so the move to paid maternity leave was both a moral and practical decision. As an organisation that believes strongly in family and ...

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

... underestimation because we know that older homeless people aren’t accessing mainstream services in their true numbers. That’s because they believe – mostly correctly – that existing homeless services don’t ...

18. Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that the Government has not announced any changes to the Disability Employment Network and Vocation and Rehabilitation Services. We believe it is vital for the future success of Job Network and for the ...

19. Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... be inspired to go on to make an additional donation of their own money to Mission Australia. “At realestate.com.au we are big believers in the power of the internet to change lives for the better. Over ...

20. Mission Australia launches ground-breaking education program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to be involved in a sponsorship with Mission Australia. “We believe education creates opportunities, not just for the person, but also for the community that benefits from the skills learned. The Catalyst ...

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

... the increase, it’s not insurmountable, and the recommendations in the report – along with costings – provide us with a good start for bringing homeless numbers down. “Mission Australia firmly believes ...

22. Mission Australia congratulates Thomas Spottswood Australian Apprentice of the Year
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... (Mechanical Fitting and Turning) with Wide Bay Group Training Scheme Limited in 2006, Thomas is now employed by Hyne Timber as a Project Fitter. Thomas strongly advocates AAC and believes an apprenticeship ...

23. New poverty research shows Australians missing out
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... believes is essential for an acceptable standard of living. This includes access to key services and items that allow people to participate in community life – not income alone, the traditional indicator ...

24. Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... but we also believe strongly in the reintroduction of a child-focussed portfolio into the Federal Ministry. “Think five years ago and Australia had a Federal Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. ...

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

... to the national figure of 46 per cent. “But these figures are out of date. Based on our experiences – and what other agencies are saying – we believe homeless numbers across all groups (women, men, families, ...