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1. A big hand for our wonderful volunteers
(Daily News/Blog)

... two separate groups from AMEX) host lunch and games for the residents of our Aged Care facility Charles Chambers Court. The residents benefit greatly from the social interaction of these events as many ...

2. The cost of homelessness
(News/MA Newsletter)

... who are homeless that is already being used to improve Mission Australia’s services around the country, it can help to change the whole system.” “Thanks to the cost-benefit analysis, we can also prove ...

3. Thanks to the men from The Michael Project for sharing their stories
(Daily News/Blog)

... would have ended up in hospital. “It was the help that I got from the case managers there and my psychiatrist and my psychiatric nurse, they got me through that period,” he said. Another man who benefited ...

4. Report finds new homeless service model saves money, changes lives
(Daily News/Blog)

... approach to supporting homeless people that should change the way we do things, but thanks to the cost-benefit analysis, we can prove what we’ve known intuitively for many years – that that the right kind ...

5. Patrick gets second chance with Catalyst Clemente
(Daily News/Blog)

... found that the Catalyst Clemente had wide-ranging benefits for students, resulting in improved health, housing, financial and social outlooks among participants.  ...

6. Shannon Noll shines light on the music biz for Triple Care Farm students
(Daily News/Blog)

... benefit from the other activities and treatments we offer. Hence, results for young people involved in the CAVE program indicate reductions in substance use and dependence and increased quality of ...

7. Need for boarding house reform back in the news
(Daily News/Blog)

... support, and paid between 75 and 100 per cent of their benefits to the boarding house for accommodation, food, and consumables such as toiletries and cigarettes.  ...

8. Celebrating A Safe Place for Change
(Community Services/Community Services)

... 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, strokes and certain types of cancer) but also mental health benefits. It: Releases endorphins – the body’s natural “feel good” chemicals Reduces stress and tension Promotes ...

9. Wollongong youth get a helping hand from jobs workshop
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the worst of the global economic downturn – young people historically bear a much greater burden during financial crises. They have the least resources to fall back on and are the last to benefit when ...

10. Employment projects restore hope to SA Riverland
(Daily News/Blog)

... to our Indigenous job seekers to provide the skills needed to enter mainstream employment.  “We are honoured to work in this community and it’s wonderful to see that local people are benefitting from ...

11. Staff on a mission all pull together
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in the corporate world because they know they are making a positive difference on a daily basis to the community. But there are some benefits, such as receiving up to $16,001 in salary benefits tax-free. ...

12. Resolve to help at-risk Queenslanders stay housed
(Daily News/Blog)

...  Up to 300 tenants in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from Resolve, a two year early-intervention program that aims to provide immediate short-term support to at-risk tenants experiencing ...

13. Student on a mission
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... health and the benefits of developing engaging and effective public health campaigns." This week she is building on her Mission Australia experience with young people at the conference through workshops, ...

14. Life-changing uni course recognised at CAN Awards
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... hopeful that the business community or government will recognise the benefits of this program – and the kind of difference it can make in the lives of people who are struggling in our society. “It is ...

15. Meagre dole payment doesn't just hurt the unemployed: Toby Hall
(Daily News/Blog)

... including the provision of a single income payment that does away with multiple benefits that are difficult and expensive to manage. So why can’t we? But ultimately the case for broader action is about ...

16. How fair are unemployment benefits?
(Daily News/Blog)

... unemployment benefit, or Newstart Allowance, is too low. They say it's penalising the jobless, making it harder for people to get work and condemning the long-term unemployed to poverty. This came on ...

17. How fair are unemployment benefits?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... unemployment benefit, or Newstart Allowance, is too low. They say it's penalising the jobless, making it harder for people to get work and condemning the long-term unemployed to poverty. This came on ...

18. Circles of Care (Queensland)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... healthier, safer society for us all. The benefits – Circle of Care Set positive examples to children Create brighter futures for families   Build stronger, happier, safer, more harmonious ...

19. Cheryl’s dedication recognised with a Wurreker Award
(Daily News/Blog)

... by the people she works with every day and those who have seen the positive benefits that the programs, as well as Cheryl's natural skills and abilities to motivate, have made on the community,” Sigrid ...

20. Norm's Blog: Day Three Part One - United Way Spark Point Oakland.
(Daily News/Blog)

... collaborative who works as a career advocate in the program. It’s clear to see how a community can benefit from access to a community hub like this one that is part of the facility where they live and ...

21. Catalyst-Clemente study finds learning turns lives around
(Daily News/Blog)

... students are often dealing with extremely complex issues,” said Mr Hall. “From the study we know 79% have experienced homelessness (with 44% sleeping rough); 87% are on government pensions or benefits; ...

22. Help them, don't lock them away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... we see a reduction in offending, but the whole community would reap the benefits. This article was originally posted to the Courier Mail on 31 August 2011 ...

23. Media coverage - Courier Mail: Help them, don't lock them away
(Daily News/Blog)

... would reap the benefits. This article was originally posted to the Courier Mail on 31 August 2011   ...

24. Push for child-friendliness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Washington. "We wanted to take advantage of Jim's visit to Australia as the community will benefit from his vast experience working to improve neighbourhoods around the world," Ms Power said. The ...

25. Horticultural skills for young at Perth’s City Farm
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... programs for 17 to 24-year-olds were designed to educate people with skills that benefited both the environment and the community. “Each offers a wide range of work experience from regenerating and ...