Mission Australia

1. 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 ...

2. Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service
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... across Elizabeth and surrounding suburbs was between 25 and 33 per cent. “If youth unemployment rates were above 30 per cent in some of these areas while Australia was experiencing the economic boom three ...

3. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... numbers down. “The years between 2001 and 2006 were some of the best economic times Australia has experienced – and it was still not enough to reduce homeless numbers,” said Mr Hall. “The economic boom ...

4. Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
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... boom. Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall said that the organisation was pleased the Government had taken on so many of its recommendations for changes to employment and training services and has put ...

5. Affordable housing crisis a big issue for regional areas like Port Pirie, Port Augusta and Whyalla.
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Leading community services group Mission Australia says concerns about homelessness and housing affordability are not confined to cities, but are urgent issues also in booming rural and regional areas ...

6. WA’s booming housing market drives 30% increase in homeless families
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... about by the state’s booming housing market. Between July and December 2003, Mission Australia’s Wattle House community service in Maddington received 329 requests for housing from families. Three and ...

7. Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
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One of Queensland’s leading providers of accommodation to homeless people has seen a continual rise in the number of people needing housing support as rents increase in the booming property sector. Roma ...

8. Increased Rents Create a Greater Risk of Homelessness - Queensland
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... its service has received 1,360 requests from homeless people, or people at risk of homelessness, seeking crisis accommodation and assistance. “The property boom is having the unintended consequence of ...

9. Training program aimed at skills shortages in Port Augusta/Whyalla Region
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... to local employer demand and to assist unemployed and disadvantaged people in the region. “The boom in mining, construction and earthmoving in the region is a great opportunity for people who have struggled ...