Mission Australia

1. Mission of hope - a family's legacy
(Daily News/Blog)

... William Montague Cartwright, could take up the Superintendent's role at the Sydney City Mission (which later amalgamated with other charities to become Mission Australia.) The Reverend Cartwright died ...

2. A refuge from home
(Daily News/Blog)

... work. Some young people who come to Nightspot may already be well accommodated in the home of a friend or extended family, and need other types of support. Nightspot helps them to stay in their current ...

3. Musical reaches out to youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... he died but how his friends reacted, and is an inside look at how young people deal with grief. "The musical follows the life of six friends who overcome violence, unemployment, alcoholism and abuse ...

4. Staff profile: Charcoal Lane Head Chef Damien Styles
(Daily News/Blog)

... because the standard is so high. That’s what gets them to come back, the food.” When Damien heard of the opportunity to work at Charcoal Lane he knew immediately it was an important venture despite having ...

5. The Fury unleashes potential in Northern Queensland
(Daily News/Blog)

... of programs that will engage youth in northern Queensland and the Northern Territory, including courses in sports administration and coaching that students will come out of with qualifications and work ...

6. A helping hand into a home
(Daily News/Blog)

... you’re properly solid.” The positive outcome, according to Helen, was very much due to Jane’s determination to do the best for her family: “Her turnover from being homeless to settling into private rental ...

7. Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Referrals come from young people, other refuges, family, friends, schools, health professionals, police and Department of Community Services. Many of the young people we work with exhibit challenging ...

8. Great news for Families and Children services as HART Sport pledge over $30,000 in donations
(Daily News/Blog)

... said Greg Harten, Managing Director for HART Sport. "The idea comes after feedback from our staff. Hopefully with the support of our customers we can raise more than $30,000." HART Sport would ...

9. Help transform a troubled young life - 2010 Spring Appeal launched today
(Daily News/Blog)

... who has overcome multiple mental health disorders and alcohol addiction. It is a recent example of how Mission Australia transforms young lives. Each year Mission Australia works with 24,000 of Australia's ...

10. Brisbane kids follow in big footsteps
(Daily News/Blog)

... their strengths, improve their communication skills, become better team players and set goals. The former professional basketballer, affectionately known as ‘The A-Train’ in his Brisbane Bullets days, ...

11. NQ Fury FC announce 3-year partnership with Mission Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and sports administration. The partnership aimed in the first year to engage up to 150 people, including 60 prisoners, with a target of 30 employment outcomes. To help promote this partnership, ...

12. Forum tackles Aboriginal employment
(Daily News/Blog)

... prepared for what is ahead at uni.” On being asked for one development that would lead to lasting employment for Aboriginal Australians, Mr Forrest said real change will only come when government convinces ...

13. Creative Youth Initiatives fundraise over $2,000 in overnight Winter Sleepout
(Daily News/Blog)

...  "Many young people who are homeless would be couch surfing, never quite sure how long it will take before they outstay their welcome. "Then there are the homeless who are in boarding housing or caravan ...

14. Connecting job seekers with the wool industry - new strategy dealing with skills shortage
(Daily News/Blog)

... said recently. "I'm ecstatic about the enthusiasm shown. It is rewarding to see that the efforts gone into organising this course has had positive outcomes." The clients thrived on the hard work, the ...

15. Help transform a troubled young life today
(Community Services/Community Services)

... is why we need to take urgent action to tackle what has become an epidemic. Transforming young lives – Mission Australia’s youth services Mission Australia works with around 24,000 young Australians ...

16. Mission Australia releases new report: 'Insights into the concerns of young Australians'
(Daily News/Blog)

... a PDF version from this link The 2010 National Survey of Young Australians has almost come to a close.  Northern Territorians are still able to have their say until the 30th July - Click here ...

17. Canterbury-Bankstown Youth Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... expected educational outcomes for young people accessing the service.  Services that are family inclusive and that aim to address intergenerational issues for families accessing the service.  Partnership ...

18. Mission Australia to roll out the welcome mats to raise awareness of Brisbane’s homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia’s Winter Sleepout Today Mission Australia will be rolling out 387 welcome mats in King George Square to raise awareness of Brisbane’s homeless, and its Winter Sleepout campaign. Mission ...

19. Michael Project (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... the impact of the Michael Project on key outcomes associated with each of the five integrated programs. Specifically, this study aims to: Collect baseline data on a proportion of clients accessing ...

20. Sydney youth service to host Winter Sleepout - with a creative edge
(Daily News/Blog)

... Time' rooms, and food & beverages. Check out the event site for details, all are welcome! www.everydayhero.com.au/creative_youth_initiatives ...

21. Wagga Youth Connections (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... with health, education, employment, income and support services.  Information and advice on Homeless prevention to Community organisations, groups, Schools, TAFE and individuals Contact: phone 02 6921 ...

22. Action needed to reduce problem gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... soon as practically possible.” Mr Hall welcomed the news that the federal government has indicated it will support further harm minimisation programs for poker machines, but said it was disappointing ...

23. '1234 Project' aiming at 12,340 pairs of socks for disadvantaged people this winter
(Daily News/Blog)

... socks, a fresh pair for winter is a welcome, practical gift - socks are one of the most basic health necessities, but generally one of the most damaged articles of a homeless person's clothing. As stated ...

24. On your marks, get set, JUMP!
(Daily News/Blog)

... friends, family and colleagues by sponsoring their abseiling challenge. Nominations can also be placed for your CEO to take the plunge or participate in a head-to-head corporate challenge. To become ...

25. Homelessness - what will it take to grab your attention?
(Daily News/Blog)

Homelessness is a problem nearly all of us wish to end. Yet there are so many appeals to donate to you could become completely desensitised to them. It’s unfortunate, but that’s our reality. What’s it ...