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1. Put your unused sports gear to good use
(Daily News/Blog)

New Year is a time for resolutions and clean-outs. If you’ve promised to put that cobwebbed treadmill in the spare room to better use in 2012, Mission Australia partner Fit for Good may be able to help. ...

2. Roma House stars in new Under 1 Roof film
(Daily News/Blog)

... Karen Struthers. The film aims to highlight Under 1 Roof’s efforts to better integrate service delivery to Brisbane’s 5,000-plus people who are homeless – almost half of whom live in the inner-city. ...

3. Young mums tell Women’s Weekly why they’re Aim’n High
(Daily News/Blog)

Young mothers from Mission Australia’s Aimin’ High program in Melbourne’s south-east have told this month's Australian Women’s Weekly how the educational program has changed their lives for the better. ...

4. 2020 Strategy
(Pathways/About Us)

... in service development, we will deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians. Working smarter By working smarter we will be more effective, better serve people and deliver value for money ...

5. Concern at the number of homeless people turned away
(Daily News/Blog)

...  “What these figures show us is that Australia’s homeless problem won’t be fixed overnight. It’s a reminder that we need to work harder, better and more effectively if we’re going to get on top of the ...

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

... Australia offers more than 550 community services that assist 300,000 Australians Mission Australia also works with indigenous people to increase their opportunities for a better quality of life. In ...

7. We love our Big Hearted volunteers
(Daily News/Blog)

... someone else’s life a little easier. I would thoroughly recommend it.”– Janette O’Rourke, Nowra Big Heart Op Shop. “Becoming a better person because I enjoy volunteering and feel I am making a contribution ...

8. Sustainable growth
(Pathways/About Us)

... in service development, we will deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians. Working smarter By working smarter we will be more effective, better serve people and deliver value for money ...

9. Working smarter
(Pathways/About Us)

...  Service excellence By striving for best practice and involving our clients and communities in service development, we will deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians. Sustainable ...

10. Service excellence
(Pathways/About Us)

By striving for best practice and involving our clients and communities in service development, we will deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians.  In 2010-11 Mission Australia Community ...

11. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... for sector reform. Mission Australia also pushed for welfare reform, particularly better support for people on the Disability Support Pension to join the workforce. And we helped shape reforms to the ...

12. Community forum in Coffs aims to open minds for a better future
(Daily News/Blog)

... about the ‘Opening minds for a better future’ community discussion forum visit Headspace, Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation, or contact Jesse at j.taylor@hmnc.com.au Further reading ...

13. Rossmore Community Preschool celebrates new look
(Daily News/Blog)

... access ramp, a nappy change facility that includes a hydraulic lift. Ms Annan said the renovations will mean the preschool will have better facilities for its students with a disability. “At Rossmore, ...

14. Watch CYI students share their stories
(Daily News/Blog)

... a better future, through music and art. Based in Sydney’s Surry Hills, CYI provides free creative programs for young people who are facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues, substance ...

15. Roma House adventure program recognised with award
(Daily News/Blog)

... to great result for people who are struggling. "Our staff have shown great innovation and also commitment in developing the program to help give participants a better chance at transforming their lives." ...

16. Avoid being taken for a ride this Melbourne Cup
(Daily News/Blog)

... who might be showing the warning signs of having a gambling problem. The earlier someone gets help, the better the outcome. “A preoccupation with gambling is an obvious sign that an individual is getting ...

17. Christmas joy in the park
(Community Services/Community Services)

... coming back, year after year to help out at CLIP. “I decided there was a better way to spend Christmas – giving rather than receiving. Once I started, I found it hard to stop. I feel good when I see ...

18. The case for a brighter future
(Community Services/Community Services)

... a way out. To top it off, I have now been in a stable relationship for two years and it is better than I ever thought it could be!" “I didn’t see myself here two and a half years ago. If it wasn’t for ...

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

... for people struggling with these challenges to be able to apply themselves to a university subject. It’s even better to know the positive impact that participation is having.” Ms Gillespie said the program ...

20. Is there a better approach to remote Aboriginal communities?
(Daily News/Blog)

... Aboriginal Australians were in no better position than they were in 1970. Forty years, tens of billions of dollars later, and little or no progress to report. Jesus wept. Australia grew on the back of ...

21. All bets are off – Owen Craigie’s transformation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... his demons. Owen now works for Mission Australia in Newcastle as a Education and Training Coordinator, running Gambling Smart workshops to assist Aboriginal community and health workers better identify ...

22. Mission Australia welcomes onshore processing
(Daily News/Blog)

... announcement that all asylum seeker claims will be processed in Australia – men, women and children – we believe this is a far better outcome for everyone.” ...

23. Mission Australia Educates on Problem Gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media Release, 10 October 2011 Mission Australia is running a two-day ‘Gambling Smart’ workshop in Mt Druitt on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October to assist Aboriginal community and health workers better ...

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

... the school. This service also provides workshops and activities for parents and children, as well as links to external services. Through this contact, families are better placed to strengthen support ...

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

... for people struggling with these challenges to be able to apply themselves to a university subject. It’s even better to know the positive impact that participation is having.” Associate Professor Peter ...