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1. Put your unused sports gear to good use
(Daily News/Blog)

... guards, as well as any exercise equipment or clothing. If you or anyone you know is able to help Fit For Good to work with disadvantaged Australians, please email becky@fitforgood.org.au or call (02) ...

2. Our social enterprises
(Pathways/About Us)

... 'op' shops that provide high-quality, low-cost clothing and furnishings. It also runs accredited training programs in forklift driving to the long-term unemployed. Big Heart’s base at Bellambi is now ...

3. We love our Big Hearted volunteers
(Daily News/Blog)

... of our wonderful volunteers, it has grown to include eight retail outlets that provide high-quality, low-cost clothing and furnishings to the public. Big Heart’s base at Bellambi is also now home to ...

4. Meagre dole payment doesn't just hurt the unemployed: Toby Hall
(Daily News/Blog)

... average cost of rent in the city – to cover everything: food, clothing, transport, etc. Imagine yourself trying to live on $16.50 a day?  Secondly, it creates an incentive for job seekers to attempt ...

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

... pots, pans, old TVs, chairs and tables that are no longer suitable for use in their properties, to help our clients start their new lives. “Lost property such as clothing that holiday-goers have long ...

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

... such as clothing that holiday-goers have long forgotten is also now being put to good use by members of community who might otherwise go without. “This is a wonderful contribution from Accor that is ...

7. Support your local op shop in Buy Nothing New Month
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Mission Australia operates eight Big Heart op shops in New South Wales, in the Illawarra, south-western Sydney, Nowra and Goulburn. Each store provides high-quality, low-cost clothing and furnishings ...

8. Put your old clothes to good use
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... month. The pair have partnered with Mission Australia as part of their studies to run a second-hand clothing drive at UWS  Campbelltown campus on Tuesday, October 4. Miss Meyers said one of Mission ...

9. Media coverage: Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser: Put your old clothes to good use
(Daily News/Blog)

... studies to run a second-hand clothing drive at UWS  Campbelltown campus on Tuesday, October 4. Miss Meyers said one of Mission Australia' factories was destroyed by fire earlier this year and they ...

10. Get along to the FIGS Gold Ball and support Triple Care Farm
(Daily News/Blog)

The fig leaf is traditionally associated with clothing and protection, which makes it the perfect symbol for one of Mission Australia’s most loyal supporters – Friends In Giving. FIGS was established ...

11. Getting homeless men off the winter streets
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... benches, dressed in tattered clothing, and with three stripey bags or a shopping trolley. “When you come to the Central West, just because you don’t have the visual reminder doesn’t mean the problem ...

12. North and South Queensland staff connect with homeless
(Daily News/Blog)

... Solutions services on the Gold Coast dug deep for Wednesday’s Homeless Connect event at Broadbeach, donating a ute-load of supplies – including clothing, towels, toiletries, blankets and even kids' toys ...

13. Children do their bit for National Tree Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... July 29. Around 15 children, aged 3 to 5 and dressed in bright green clothing, will be doing their bit for the environment by planting trees at the centre.Native plants and shrubs, provided by Bunnings ...

14. Fund for grandparent carers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Support includes advice to carers on services, group activities, as well as financial help to buy items including clothing and furniture. "This practical support will remove some financial worry ...

15. Soft Landing graduation packed with inspiration
(Daily News/Blog)

... of clothing from landfill through seven Big Heart op shops in the Illawarra and south-western Sydney. Last week Mission Australia’s Soft Landing program received more good news as the Minister for Employment ...

16. Friends In Giving Society (FIGS)
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

The fig leaf is traditionally associated with clothing and protection, which makes it the perfect symbol for one of Mission Australia’s most loyal supporters - Friends in Giving. Affectionately known ...

17. Westpac staff warm our hearts
(Daily News/Blog)

... and jackets that keep out the chill. “If you have good-quality clothing in the back of the wardrobes that you never wear we’ll gratefully accept them to help people in need.” Anyone in the Illawarra ...

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. Big Heart Bellambi bounces back!
(Daily News/Blog)

... up after the fire.” “I thank them all for their comment and dedication.” Clothing sold from Bellambi outlet is still only $7 a kilo, shoes $2 a pair and books can be purchased 5 for $2. As ever, the ...

20. Help Sydney’s homeless – donate a blanket today
(Daily News/Blog)

... transport homeless men, women, children, families and intoxicated or drug affected men and women to services to meet their immediate needs, including safe accommodation, medical care or food and clothing. ...

21. Reaching out to rough sleepers
(Daily News/Blog)

... including safe accommodation, medical care, food and clothing. The Missionbeat bicycle team have been criss-crossing the city since 2009, reaching out to people tucked away in alleys and alcoves that ...

22. Building a better life
(Daily News/Blog)

... Futures service in nearby Goulburn, NSW. They were filled with hope that things could change. In February, we found a safe and secure home for Lily’s family and provided them with clothing, essential ...

23. Inequality is growing in Australia: ACOSS
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... this peak period. "We know the cost of essential items and services like food, rent, energy, health, education, clothing and transport costs continue to go up. In fact since 2000, the cost of living in ...

24. Clothes maketh the man at our Fairlight Centre
(Daily News/Blog)

... “He had literally never shopped for new clothing, so he had no idea what they cost.” After a visit to the local mall – a new experience after so many years living on the fringe of society – Gary was ...

25. Fairlight Centre (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... CCU clients can be bathed, given dinner and clothing as well as accommodation. With help from our 24-hour staff support and case management over a three-month period, residents are supported to work on ...