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1. 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 ...

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

... helped people to learn about themselves. “It is wonderful to see the changes in the people taking part as they discover new things about themselves and what they are capable of,” Ms Sciacca said. ...

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

A program aimed at tackling homelessness among Sydney men has delivered dramatic results while producing significant public savings, according to a Mission Australia report being launched today. Mission ...

4. Going Places (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

This Cairns housing-first service provides intensive support to help individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness make positive changes in their lives. A Queensland Government-funded program, ...

5. MA welcomes government's pay contribution to sector
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... changes in pay and conditions that result from the case. “Now that the Australian Government has stepped up to the plate by making this significant contribution, it’s up to the states and territories ...

6. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(Daily News/Blog)

... who are living rough in the Cairns community with the support and assistance they need to find secure accommodation and to make the positive changes in their lives that will allow them to stay off the ...

7. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Going Places program is aimed at providing people who are living rough in the Cairns community with the support and assistance they need to find secure accommodation and to make the positive changes in ...

8. Mass Sleepout to raise funds for Sydney’s youth homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is becoming increasingly evident in Sydney, with many young people finding themselves in vulnerable situations because of changes in their personal circumstances – most commonly due to family breakdown. ...

9. 40th birthday drives David over the edge!
(Daily News/Blog)

... in life, and to look for the small changes that can make a difference.”  You can help David achieve his goal of raising $2,000 by donating on his fundraising page. Urban Descent will be held –on ...

10. Toby Hall talks social justice on Just Salvos
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... into employment.“You have to journey with people, but when it changes it is outstanding. When kids see dad or mum working their self-esteem raises… “Poverty is quite isolated in Australia,” he added. ...

11. Advertisement - The Australian: A call for changes in asylum seeker policy
(Daily News/Blog)

More than 300 organisations, including Mission Australia, have taken out a full-page advertisement in The Australian newspaper calling for changes in government policy regarding the processing of asylum ...

12. A call for changes in asylum seeker policy
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Advertisement in The Australian, 8 September 2011 More than 300 organisations, including Mission Australia, have taken out a full-page advertisement in The Australian newspaper calling for changes in government ...

13. Recognising the first Australians in our Constitution
(Daily News/Blog)

...  Changes like this, much like the national apology to the Stolen Generations, are more than symbols – they are meaningful ways to heal a nation and create a greater level of equality. But constitutional ...

14. Rebuilding homes and lives in Queensland
(Daily News/Blog)

Eleven young Queenslanders have taken our ‘transformation’ philosophy to heart, making positive changes to their own lives while rebuilding a flood-damaged house. The young men were part of the Mission ...

15. Sounds of hope from a new generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... work on his social skills and build up his self-confidence. Brett has immensely enjoyed Artworks and the changes in him, especially socially, are clear for all to see. He has become a popular member ...

16. Consumer Price Index - June quarter up 0.9%
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... weights from the 2009–10 Household Expenditure survey. For more details about the upcoming changes to the CPI, please refer to Changes to the CPI from September Quarter 2011. ...

17. Testing times for a cause
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and strawberry grower, I'm ashamed to admit I did not pick strawberries in a berry consomme, along with blueberries and raspberries. But, as Paul said: "You put ingredients together and it changes the ...

18. Prime Minister visits Alice Springs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that money is available for the essentials of life such as food and clothing.  Making changes to entrenched disadvantage takes time and commitment. The Gillard Government will continue to work with ...

19. Tackling problem gambling in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... small venues (gambling venues with 15 or less machines) to have an additional four years to implement the changes. Our preference remains for the states and territories to deliver these changes and we ...

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

... people’s reciprocal obligations – obligations we think are in line with community expectations,” said Mr Hall. “There’s nothing in the government’s welfare-to-work changes that we think are particularly ...

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

...  “It demonstrates financial literacy education changes the financial behaviour of youth at risk and plays a part in steering them towards a positive future.” ANZ CEO Mike Smith said that MoneyMinded ...

22. ABS Consumer Price Index - March Quarter up 1.6%
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to meet requirements of the Australian community. The 16th series CPI will be introduced from the September quarter 2011. For more details about changes to the CPI, please refer to Information Paper: Outcome ...

23. The Michael Project
(Research/Research and Social Policy)

... in crisis accommodation as opposed to 97 per cent on entering the service.   The savings Reducing homelessness not only changes lives, but also saves us money. The cost-benefit analysis for ...

24. MA joins campaign to advance poker machine reform
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... changes,” said Mr Hall. Further reading Getup: Petition for Pokie Reform Yesterday's news: Rise in betting on the net a concern All gambling related stories from MA  ...

25. Project Circuit Breaker (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Project Circuit Breaker is a free, mobile prevention and early intervention service based in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. It supports families with children aged 9-17 and helps them make positive changes ...