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1. Katherine family finds A Place To Call Home
(Daily News/Blog)

... her budgeting, and has also spoken of her desire to obtain a driving licence. They are a lovely family and we wish them all the best in their new home and our journey through this next 12 months together.” ...

2. Tips for a good start at school
(Daily News/Blog)

... people in your child's school life to help you have more meaningful chats about the school day Involve your child in working out a realistic budget for tuckshop. For more advice, including preparing ...

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

... assistance with a range of issues including living skills development, budgeting, hygiene, menu planning and cooking. The past few years have seen Mission Australia's community services grow significantly, ...

4. Mental health in the spotlight this National Homeless Persons’ Week
(Daily News/Blog)

... on getting bigger and bigger. “This National Homeless Persons’ Week, while it’s important to recognise the downpayment the Australian Government made on mental health in its last budget – at $2.2 billion ...

5. Homeless service staff spend more hours assisting people with mental health than homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the downpayment the Australian Government made on mental health in its last budget – at $2.2 billion over five years, a significant amount – we need to keep in mind how huge the demand out there is, particularly ...

6. Reform efforts have charities all atwitter
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... from government. The sector’s growth has attracted the regulator’s attention, promoting two key reforms in the May federal budget. The first, a new national commission to oversee the activities of ...

7. More traineeships in Bellambi for people with disability
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... incentives to hire people with disability through the 2011-12 Budget.” Senator McLucas said that “increasing access to employment opportunities is an important part of the National Disability Strategy.” ...

8. Mission Australia selected as Citi's charity partner for The Presidents Cup 2011
(Daily News/Blog)

... about budgeting and how to access support early when families are at risk of financial crisis. The Community Hub also provides crisis support through referrals to financial and gambling counselling and ...

9. New report highlights Australian job opportunities
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australian economy,” Ms Ellis said. “The 2011-12 Budget lays out a strong plan to make the most of current economic circumstances and get more Australians into work.” “This report shows us that there ...

10. New website for not-for-profits
(Daily News/Blog)

... which was launched last week. The Australian Government website also includes a Sector Guide to the Budget, with measures of interest to not-for-profit organisations. It features downloadable rich-text ...

11. MA welcomes budget focus on disadvantaged areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

MA Media Release, 11 May 2011 Mission Australia has welcomed the Gillard Government’s budget focus on addressing disadvantage in particular areas around the country and helping people in those locations ...

12. System fails jobless on disability support
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Media coverage - Newcastle Herald, 10 May 2011 As we prepare for tonight’s Budget, Mission Australia’s CEO Toby Hall says it’s time to take the emotion out of the welfare reform debate and realise the ...

13. Financial literacy helps disadvantaged youth
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... set their own budgets and better understand where to go for help and information.” The Government has also introduced a range of measures to boost Australians’ financial literacy, including launching ...

14. Financial skills help steer young people towards a positive future
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... young peoples’ understanding and confidence in managing money and was important for their long-term wellbeing. Participants experienced a range of improvements with budgeting and reduced spending on ...

15. Improving financial literacy in Indigenous communities
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... initiative that is marking its five year anniversary today. MoneyBusiness has helped Indigenous families and individuals with budgeting, saving and making informed financial decisions..  It was developed ...

16. 60 seconds with… Sharyn Brown
(Daily News/Blog)

... advocate for themselves. I am pleased to offer anything that might help them. The budgeting skills that I teach them may not always be useful right now but they will be very useful later in life. What ...

17. Restoring broken lives in Western Australia
(Daily News/Blog)

... component includes budgeting, cooking meal planning, cleaning and personal hygiene. Physical and mental health issues are also addressed and referrals made to appropriate services. Individual counselling:  ...

18. Chigwell House – Empowering young families
(Daily News/Blog)

... changes for others too. When Trevor requested permission to plant a veggie garden behind his unit, Chigwell staff encouraged him by giving him a small budget to buy the necessary tools and resources. The ...

19. Taking action to reduce problem gambling
(Daily News/Blog)

... their financial situation. Creditworthy teaches gamblers budgeting skills, offering bankruptcy support and cognitive behavioural therapy. The Productivity Commission’s Report on gambling also outlined ...

20. Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  young people receive support and assistance with a range of issues including: living skills development, budgeting, hygiene, menu planning/cooking, recreational activities, referral, advice, resume ...

21. Chloe's* story - Christmas Appeal
(Community Services/Community Services)

... her family had no other choice but to spend months of uncertain, cold nights sleeping in their car and budget motels. Then Mission Australia stepped in and quickly organised financial counselling for ...

22. Help Santa find Chloe* this Christmas - Christmas Appeal
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and give each family the individual support they need to transform their lives for good. This includes help to manage a budget, parenting support, counselling for gambling, substance abuse and addiction, ...

23. Wagga Youth Connections (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... referral  Information and advice  Education programs such as life skills, budgeting, protective behaviours, are provided during school holidays  Linkages to access services in the community to assist ...

24. Urban Renewal (VIC)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... National Bike Path Project and Banyule City Council. The project was handed over to the council in November 2010 – on time and within budget. It was an amazing accomplishment for the trainees, considering ...

25. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(Daily News/Blog)

... in the program. The program is delivered by Mission Australia, under contract to Tasmania Police, and is funded by the State Government. In last year’s budget, the State Government announced additional ...