Mission Australia

1. Young people and the criminal justice system: New insights and promising responses
(Document Downloads)

This publication features new research about young offenders undertaken by Jioji Ravulo from MA’s youth services in western Sydney. It confirms that much better outcomes for Juvenile Justice are achieved ...

2. The Towards New Indicators of Disadvantage Project
(Document Downloads)

... instruments (e.g. poverty lines) to better identify the extent and nature of disadvantage in Australia.  ...

3. Communities for Children (NSW, QLD, WA, TAS, VIC)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Communities for Children is a federally funded program that takes a collaborative approach in seeking to achieve better outcomes for children aged 0–5 and their families. It is implemented through a ...

4. Industry Consultant - Western Sydney
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... help individuals and families to achieve pathways to better lives. Due to unprecedented growth in our Apprenticeship Solutions team, the opportunity exists to be part of a successful and innovative organisation. ...

5. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  issues such as a relationship breakdown, or the loss of a loved one. In our experience people are often facing multiple issues so by taking a holistic approach, the outcome is better. “And importantly ...

6. Leading charities provide a new start for ABC Learning
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... fantastic service to parents in often uncertain circumstances.  “The mini baby boom children are now reaching an age where childcare may be required, so the timing of this announcement couldn’t be better ...

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

... after leaving the centre this dropped to 36%. Clients stay at the MAC for an average 68 days compared to the 1-3 days at the previous service. Longer stays mean better results. MAC provides its full ...

8. Mission Australia Launches SA Early Learning Centres
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mission Australia’s centres will be returned straight back into the services to deliver better outcomes for children. “The bottom line for us is that we’re here to provide high quality early learning ...

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

... and price low income people out. “While urban planning isn’t an area commonly associated with federal governments there are precedents. For example, the Rudd Government could consider the ‘Building Better ...

10. Homeless hit the street for City2Surf
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... goal to focus on and it’s motivated them to take better care of themselves – to eat better, get more exercise and seek treatment for chronic conditions. “There are also profound social effects related ...

11. Our people
(Pathways/About Us)

... to a better life. Together we embrace Mission Australia’s values of respect, integrity, compassion, perseverance and celebration. Our religious and ethnic backgrounds are many and varied. Our staff includes ...

12. Mission Australia Funding
(Pathways/About Us)

... pathways to a better life. We receive funds from the following avenues: The Australian Government Corporate Partnerships Donations and Bequests (including face-to-face fundraising) The ...

13. Purpose, Vision and Values
(Pathways/About Us)

... vision is to see a fairer Australia by enabling people in need to find pathways to a better life'     Our mission:   Walking alongside those in need, we help people discover;   Pathways ...

14. Community Services in the Northern Territory
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... recovery approach to assist people who have a severe functional limitation resulting from a mental illness. The program helps them to better manage their daily activities and provides access to a range ...

15. 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 ...

16. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... and numeracy training to our clients to maximise their potential in forgoing strong links in the community and the work place and thus finding pathways to a better life. The key responsibilities are as ...

17. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... quality language, literacy and numeracy training to our clients to maximise their potential in forgoing strong links in the community and the work place and thus finding pathways to a better life. The ...

18. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... approach to assisting people with a severe functional limitation resulting from a mental illness to better manage their daily activities and to access a range of appropriate service/supports when they ...

19. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... Through our longstanding pro bono and community initiatives we harness the knowledge capital and resources of Freehill’s partners and staff to build a better community. Simply put, we aim to change the ...

20. Mission Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mr O'Callaghan. “As a result, the RAP represents a framework for understanding a client group better so programs can be delivered more effectively. “It provides a valuable model for other organisations ...

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

... services to deliver better outcomes for children. “The bottom line for us is that we’re here to provide high quality early learning and care and to make a long-term difference. We run our services for ...

22. Missionbeat Bikes hit the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... giving homeless people in Sydney better access to critical support and reducing Mission Australia’s carbon emissions. “The new Missionbeat Bike service will allow us to help more people sleeping rough ...

23. Taree families Invited to free Expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... much more. “We’ll also have information stalls to showcase the services, centres and schools on offer to families in the local Taree area so that parents and carers can get a better idea of the many services ...

24. Mission Australia opens its Heart to Nowra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... dropped out of school to reconnect with education and training to give them a better shot at having a decent job and fulfilling adult life.” Thanks to shared premises with J2S, a registered training organisation ...

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

... That’s the reason behind having both the Directory and the Forum – to give families and children better quality, more holistic support when they need it most. “Providing greater integration between the ...