Mission Australia

1. Social Policy Reports
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Mission Australia regularly publishes snapshots, advocacy papers and major reports on key social issues, including: families and children, homelessness, youth, social inclusion, poverty, employment, and ...

2. Outcomes Hierarchy
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Outcomes hierarchy for Mission Australia services pathways - families and children, youth and homelessness ...

3. Pathways to Prevention - Miller
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Pathways is an early intervention program for young children and their families. The project promotes healthy development, positive relationships and strong communities. Miller Pathways, located in South ...

4. SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from Inspire Foundation
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Kerry Graham was a guest presenter at the SPitC event held at Macquarie on the 13th August this year. Kerry Graham is the CEO of Inspire Foundation, which she joined in April 2007, working with children ...

5. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion paper - Australia’s children: Safe and well
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... Framework for Protecting Australias Children. We support the naming of the framework as Protecting Australias Children rather than the more limited Child Protection Framework and the nuances that this ...

6. The Families on the Fringe report
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... The study interviewed families with young children who had recently moved from metro centres to the areas of Wyong (Central Coast, NSW), Camden (south-western Sydney metro fringe), Gladstone (coastal Queensland) ...

7. Grandparents raising their grandchildren
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There is a sizeable and growing number of grandparents across Australia who are raising their grandchildren with the parent/s either temporarily or permanently unable to provide parental care. Whilst recognising ...

8. Pathways to Prevention Project
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... problem behaviour in young children, strengthens families and fosters positive child development. Mission Australia and Griffith University are partners in the groundbreaking family early intervention ...

9. Social Policy and Early Intervention - Ilan Katz
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This seminar is presented by Professor Ilan Katz, Acting Director of the Social Policy Research Centre, and Jenny Chaves, Services Manager for Mission Australia’s Communities for Children Initiative in ...

10. Social Policy and Early Intervention - Jenny Chaves
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This seminar is presented by Professor Ilan Katz, Acting Director of the Social Policy Research Centre, and Jenny Chaves, Services Manager for Mission Australia’s Communities for Children Initiative in ...

11. Project Officer - Child Friendly Communities - Mt Druitt
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

Full time Dynamic and Rewarding role Mt Druitt location Focusing on children 0-12 and their families, our project builds the strengths and capacity of the community to ensure its facilities, ...

12. Group Leader - Advanced Child Care - Hilton
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Western Australia)

Leading Not for Profit Organisation Supportive and Dynamic Environment Salary Packaging Are you seeking a role, where you can use your childcare experience to support children’s learning and ...

13. Early Childhood Educator - Rossmore
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... direct responsibility for a group of children. You will provide high quality services that enrich each child’s potential, recognising and supporting their unique learning, social, emotional and physical ...

14. Centre Cook - Hilton
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - South Australia)

... and passion for children's meal preparation will see children of all ages enjoy and have fun at meal time. In this role you’ll plan and prepare nutritious cold and hot lunch meals in line with dietary ...

15. Community Fundraising Coordinator
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

... to join our innovative fundraising team, who are responsible for raising funds that support our services helping youth in crisis, the homeless, families and children in need, to name but a few! For full ...

16. How we acquire talent and give you every opportunity to ensure our organisation is the perfect fit for you!
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... agree to a Criminal Record check or Working with Children record check.  We’ll let you know during the recruitment process if this is required. 6.    Offer If you are the successful candidate, we’ll ...

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

A new chapter in the early learning  and support of Australia’s children began late last year with the purchase of 678 ABC Learning childcare centres by four of the country’s most respected charities, ...

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

... Mission Australia’s Christmas Appeal - This year’s Christmas appeal focuses on child poverty. Mission Australia helps disadvantaged children in a range of ways including by providing accommodation and ...

19. Leading charities provide a new start for ABC Learning
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... access and quality.  “Today marks a new start for parents, children and staff at ABC Learning centres around the country,” Ms Walk said.  “The organisations behind GoodStart’s purchase of ABC Learning ...

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

Mission Australia – the facilitating partner for the Mt Druitt Communities for Children program – is hosting a community forum at the Rooty Hill RSL today to discuss service gaps in the local area. Around ...

21. Mission Australia Launches SA Early Learning Centres
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... says the launch of the sites represented a new beginning for South Australian children and their families. “Months of planning, co-ordination and consultation with leading developmental and learning experts ...

22. Feds should play role in urban planning to improve housing affordability
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... transport – where your heating and cooling costs are so high you can’t invest in your children’s education, sport or health; and where you need a car because there’s no public transport. “That sort of ...

23. The Viertel Charitable Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... Circles of Care program builds on the best of the existing Pathways to Prevention Project to give children a good foundation in life. The program involves creating a circle of support people around each ...

24. John Barnes Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

The John Barnes Foundation has an interest in programs for young families aimed at preventing hardship and opening up opportunities for the positive development of children at an early age. Since 1999, ...

25. About Mission Australia
(Pathways/About Us)

... more than 300,000 people each year. Through our programs and services we; Combat homelessness Assist families and children to overcome hardship Support disadvantaged young people Deliver entry-level ...