Mission Australia

1. SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from Inspire Foundation
(Document Downloads)

... and young people. Kerry spoke about the challenge of youth mental health and the work the Inspire Foundation does to help young people with mental health issues through the use of technology and the Internet. ...

2. National Survey of Young Australians 2007
(Document Downloads)

... justice. Policies may need to be challenged. Structures may need to be questioned. Procedures may need to be changed. ...

3. Grandparents raising their grandchildren
(Document Downloads)

... the need to support the entire caring relationship, this snapshot particularly focuses on the situation of grandparents, noting the challenges of parenting for a second time as well as recognising that ...

4. Rural and Regional Australia: Change, Challenge and Capacity
(Document Downloads)

This is a complex paper that examines non-metropolitan disadvantage in the framework of five key areas: economic capital; institutional capital; social capital; human capital; and natural capital. The ...

5. Caring in the 21st Century: Costs, Opportunities and Custody
(Document Downloads)

Bettina Cass (Social Policy Research Centre) and Gabrielle Upton (Deputy Chair of the Taskforce on Care Costs) Caring in the 21st century is one of the most significant contemporary challenges facing individuals, ...

6. Case Worker - Personal Helpers and Mentors program
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... with Indigenous clients to assist with their recovery? What makes these roles so exciting, offering you the new challenges you have been looking for, is that you will be part of an innovative team, ...

7. Team Leader - Personal Helpers and Mentors program
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... work with clients in assisting with their recovery? What makes this role so exciting, offering you the new challenges you have been looking for, is that you will be part of an innovative team, the ...

8. Creative Youth Initiatives
(Community Services/Community Services)

Creative Youth Initiatives, located in Sydney, provides free creative programs for young people aged 16 - 25 who are facing many and varied challenges in their lives, such as homelessness, mental health ...

9. Learning Unlimited
(Community Services/Community Services)

... include: Youth Activities Services (YAS) and its complementary program, Family Liaison (FLW) are early intervention programs that challenge young people through outdoor adventure skills and activities. ...

10. Catalyst-Clemente Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... life challenges. The philosophy is that study in the humanities can empower people to reflect on the world in which they live. In turn, this intellectual engagement can promote a broader connection with ...

11. Volunteering is a life-changing experience
(News/Media Releases Archive)

“Volunteering for Mission Australia has been a life-changing experience I’ll always treasure,” says Melbourne-born Yenny, a youth worker in the Northern Territory. “It challenged me in so many ways and ...

12. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... be showing signs of emerging from the effects of the global financial crisis, but for one group of Australians, those like Marcus aged 15 to 24, the challenges continue to grow. With youth unemployment ...

13. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  (CYI) – a service that aims to support 16 to 25 year olds facing many and varied challenges in their personal lives to build self esteem and communication skills, offer them positive learning experiences ...

14. Job-a-thon a huge success for Mission Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... match their capabilities and long-term goals. The Job-A-Thon challenge was the brainchild of Mission Australia's Business Manager for Beaudesert and Woodridge, Bob Kennard, who said it was well received ...

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

... Yes, we still have much to do and there are challenges ahead, but the move towards more tailored and long-term support that encourages independent living is the way to get homeless people back on their ...

16. Mission Australia to host community forum at Rooty Hill RSL today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to identify issues and challenges facing families in and around Mt Druitt as well as improve service delivery for children and families. “This forum will be the first step in the process and we hope to ...

17. Australia's Rugby Players lend Mission Australia a hand
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people in our services – particularly young people in need – who will be inspired by meeting these top players and hearing about how they stay positive, keep their focus and rise to the challenges thrown ...

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

... other Sydneysiders. “The team have really taken on this challenge with enormous enthusiasm,” said Daniel. “Many have been training for months, pounding the footpaths in preparation. It’s given them a ...

19. Annual Review
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia is one of the nation’s leading charities and community service organisations. Last year helped over 330,000 people. We make a real difference by working with people to meet their challenges ...

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

... to treating each person as we expect to be treated, offering love, acceptance and a voice of support in the face of life's challenges.   Perseverance We are committed to being the very best we can ...

21. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... collaborative challenge of seeking solutions to long standing problems. After 4 years with the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership, Tania is now working to establish a private consultancy and ...

22. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

...  Creative Youth Initiatives Creative Youth Initiatives, in Sydney’s inner city, provides free creative programs for young people aged 16 - 25 who are facing many and varied challenges in their lives, ...

23. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

... families, and then work alongside them to help them overcome the varied challenges they face and break the cycle of homelessness. In providing our services, we offer innovative solutions to the complex ...

24. Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
(Community Services/Community Services)

... their situation, then we help them implement ways to overcome their more immediate challenges and build resilience for the future. In implementing these solutions, we work with the existing strengths of ...

25. Job Seekers
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

... find them. Click here for more information about Australian Apprenticeships and traineeships. I’m experiencing barriers that are making it difficult for me to find work If you face challenges that prevent ...