Mission Australia

1. ABC Learning centres purchase – a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of St Laurence. Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall, said joining GoodStart was a natural extension of the charity’s extensive work with families and children. “If our long history working with ...

2. Last minute Christmas gift ideas from Mission Australia!
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... doing it tough. The virtual Christmas Tree – Australia’s first 'virtual charity tree' is now online at the charity’s website. The interactive design allows visitors to choose from a range of Christmas ...

3. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and to a lesser extent, spectator sports and youth groups – which the charity suggests is an impact of the global financial crisis on Australian families over the past 12 months. Mission Australia’s spokesperson, ...

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

Mission Australia and the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) Foundation are pleased to announce a joint initiative as ongoing charity partners. The agreement will see the two organisations work closely ...

5. Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

One of the most inspiring relationships for Mission Australia is with the Vincent Fairfax Family, which extends back to the very beginnings of the charity. The Honourable John Fairfax M.L.C., the Great ...

6. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Christmas festivities altogether. Being a charity organisation operating on tight resources, we rely very heavily on the generosity of others to help make Christmas special for our clients. Therefore your ...

7. Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... to leave something to charity in her Will. I thought it was a terrific idea and I supported her wholeheartedly. She kept mentioning that she must get around to changing her Will, but unfortunately she ...

8. Employee Engagement
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... choose to ‘adopt a service' in order to fundraise for a specific Mission Australia local program or nominate Mission Australia as the preferred charity for fundraising activities. We can suggest fresh ...

9. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... business is a complex undertaking, and the same applies to working effectively with a charity. Where the relationship is close and a mutual understanding of business vision and goals exists the greater ...

10. Mission Australia welcomes Homelessness Revolution
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... development in homeless policy in almost 25 years.” Speaking at the launch of the White Paper by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd – held at the charity’s Sydney homeless service, the Mission Australia Centre ...

11. Drugs a growing concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... olds with one-in-four regarding each as major concerns – but it’s drugs that are increasingly weighing on their minds. The national survey, conducted by the charity Mission Australia, tested the views ...

12. Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Mid-winter Ball.
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia was the major charity beneficiary and its share of the funds ($225,000 in total was raised on the night – a record for the event – with $70,000 being shared between several other charities) will ...

13. Young Australians wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia is calling on young Australians to help highlight important issues in their lives by having their say in the charity’s 2008 National Youth Survey. The survey is Australia’s largest annual ...

14. Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the country’s largest real estate website—realestate.com.au—will donate one dollar to the charity so it can provide support to homeless people, up to a total of $100,000. realestate.com.au’s General Manager ...

15. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – with one-in-three respondents recording it as a major concern. The national survey, conducted by welfare charity Mission Australia, tested the views of almost 29,000 young people, between the ages ...

16. Rising cost of living set to increase numbers at Christmas Lunch in the Park
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Perth’s largest Christmas Day charity event, Christmas Lunch in the Park, was officially launched today and is expected to host more guests than the previous 30 years as WA families face increased financial ...

17. Adelaide Business Leaders set to play Santa for struggling families
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... hand to families who are trying, often against tremendous odds, to develop positive pathways for the future,” he said. The Australian Institute of Company Directors Charity Christmas Luncheon is ...

18. Get adventurous for charity
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Get adventurous for charity - Kodak Urban Max Adventure 7th October Up for a challenge? Looking for an adventure with a twist? Fancy pitting your skills of navigation, problem solving and teamwork against ...

19. Rising Sydney Rents Lead to a Growing Number of Homeless Families in Western Sydney
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... essentials,” Ms Edgecombe said. “It’s the same story whichever Western Sydney agency or charity you speak to – many services have long waiting lists of families. “Part of the reason is financial stress ...

20. News
(Section)

Researching and reporting the changing face of charity Mission Australia is one of the nation's leading charities and community service organisations and is the ‘face’ of thousands of personal stories. ...