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1. ‘Rediscover the real you’: George shares how he beat his gambling problem
(Daily News/Blog)

... personality issues that surround a depressed, helpless gambler.  “The professional help at Mission Australia has truly changed my life. I don't for one second believe that I am cured, but I have ...

2. Triple Care Farms students give back to local community
(Daily News/Blog)

... all felt very moved to be invited to the march – it was a big deal for them to be involved in such a special event that meant so much to the veterans.” * Name has been changed to protect the young person’s ...

3. New SA program aims to help youth feel good about their bodies
(Daily News/Blog)

... body”. The innovative program aims to promote resilience to body image pressures while encouraging leadership and positive cultural change in the fashion, media and advertising sectors. We are recruiting ...

4. Working families losing grip on secure housing
(News/MA Newsletter)

... change schools. The search for more permanent housing became even more difficult. Dave approached a number of charities for help, but was constantly turned away because they mainly catered to single ...

5. Geni’s story
(News/MA Newsletter)

... to this community which has helped me so.” * Names and images have been changed to protect the identities of the people we help.  ...

6. Winter Sleepout 2012: get involved!
(News/MA Newsletter)

... changed to protect the identities of the people we help.  ...

7. The cost of homelessness
(News/MA Newsletter)

... Michael Project, that encouraged homeless men to improve their health and wellbeing, social inclusion and access to stable, long-term housing. It also included a research study, to examine changes to ...

8. Our Roma House adventurers scale new heights
(Daily News/Blog)

...   Mission Australia State Director for Queensland, Penny Gillespie, said Wild Earth Adventures helped to change people’s lives. “This innovative program allows the participants to challenge themselves ...

9. Attack on homeless man highlights dangers of rough sleeping
(Daily News/Blog)

... men like Matthew and to read more cases studies, please check out our animated presentation (above) or read the report in full at missionaustralia.com.au/michael * Name changed to protect client’s identity. ...

10. A reminder to bet with your head on Anzac Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... problem-gambling behaviour? “First of all,” says Ms Rendall, “understanding why you gamble can help you change your behaviour. "You may say you gamble ‘to get a big win’. This can be risky thinking ...

11. Winter Appeal 2012
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... children under nine, daily life was tough, but she did her best to get by. Things changed when her partner started getting violent toward her. She knew she couldn’t stay. She had to protect herself ...

12. Winter Phone Appeal 2012
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... children under nine, daily life was tough, but she did her best to get by. Things changed when her partner started getting violent toward her. She knew she couldn’t stay. She had to protect herself ...

13. Thanks to the men from The Michael Project for sharing their stories
(Daily News/Blog)

Yesterday’s launch of Mission Australia’s Michael Project report received plenty of attention, with print, television and radio coverage sending out the message that timely and integrated support can change ...

14. Report finds new homeless service model saves money, changes lives
(Daily News/Blog)

... approach to supporting homeless people that should change the way we do things, but thanks to the cost-benefit analysis, we can prove what we’ve known intuitively for many years – that that the right kind ...

15. Robbie’s going across the Gobi for Australians in need
(Daily News/Blog)

... a marathon each day, he agreed to take up the challenge. “It took a bit of persuading but I decided to take it on,” Robbie wrote on his Telstra Exchange blog. “Well why not? I was planning a family ...

16. CYI postcards celebrate transformative power of art
(Daily News/Blog)

... school, and that really helped.” Freya is now working towards her dream of becoming a graphic artist.  Creating change “If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch ...

17. Charcoal Lane embraces seasonal change
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia’s Charcoal Lane social enterprise restaurant in Melbourne has unveiled a new autumn menu of dishes infused with native flavours. Among the entrees new head chef Andy Bedford and his ...

18. ‘DAYS saved my life’ – Rick’s story in The Sunday Times
(Daily News/Blog)

... and healthier people. "You watch them change and you watch them grow by setting boundaries, but by having some compassion also," she said. "Now Rick has so much potential.” More good news from ...

19. Aboriginal trainees playing vital role in saving parrot in SA
(Daily News/Blog)

... barriers to employment. “These young men have been given the opportunity to learn a huge range of skills as part of the project,” said Ms Beech. “They’ve already come such a long way. It’s changed their ...

20. ABC video shows Going Places housing program getting results in Cairns
(Daily News/Blog)

... earlier this month met the Minister for Homelessness, Brendan O'Connor (also featured in the ABC video) – said that having a home had changed his life. "Because I hadn't had a unit since 1997, I just ...

21. Need for boarding house reform back in the news
(Daily News/Blog)

... called for reforms to improve boarding house standards, monitoring and enforcement, as well as legislative change to protect residents' rights. According to the report, there were an estimated 455 ...

22. Celebrating A Safe Place for Change
(Community Services/Community Services)

Triple Care Farm is Mission Australia's residential program for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute behavioural problems. Since 1989, this farm in the picturesque ...

23. Giving voice to the voiceless
(Community Services/Community Services)

... support young people. As CEO Toby Hall put it, “Nothing will replace the amazing work to help transform the lives of young Australians but if we want to see significant change in those areas where we ...

24. Young mums are aiming for success
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and images have been changed to protect the identities of the people we help To help young people like Ashlee and baby Lily please support our Youth Appeal.  ...

25. New beginnings for Junaa Buwa! centre in Coffs
(Daily News/Blog)

... renovations undertaken shortly after Mission Australia took over the service early last year. “Junaa Buwa! is a safe place for change for our residents and making sure they have access to great facilities ...