Mission Australia

1. Unsung heroes of the Indigenous community honoured at NAIDOC Awards
(Daily News/Blog)

The 2010 NAIDOC Awards recently paid tribute to the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who have endeavoured to improve their communities. As the highlight of the 53rd NAIDOC Week, ...

2. NAIDOC Week to celebrate unsung heroes
(Daily News/Blog)

... support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This year's theme is Unsung Heroes - Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way to recognise the substantial contributions of the Aboriginal ...

3. Roma House residents take on Adventure Based Learning
(Daily News/Blog)

... trip to Fraser Island during whale watching season. If you are interested in donating any gear (eg: boots, camp clothing etc) or making financial contributions to the program please email Amanda at: ...

4. Shhhh….Let’s HUSH to help homeless Australians
(Daily News/Blog)

... raised over $6,000 for HUSH and hope to beat their record this year - many thanks to all involved for a fantastic contribution to the cause! Appearing in photo (left to right): Year 5 students:  ...

5. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander information
(Community Services/Community Services)

... an amendment to the Constitution Act 1902 (NSW), by inserting a new section recognising the first nations and people of NSW, their contributions to the state and relationship with traditional lands.  Visit ...

6. Bringing together business, government and not-for-profits is a GoodStart
(Daily News/Blog)

... Group executives. Loans are being provided by both the federal government and the NAB and contributions have been made by significant philanthropists; not through a cash donation but a sub-debt instrument. ...

7. Workplace Giving
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... aiding long term staff retention." Toby Hall  CEO, Mission Australia The Giving Business report 2009  Workplace Giving transforms lives With Workplace Giving a small contribution can ...

8. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... overseas and for Contribution to Australian Show Business. Ms Desmond is now retired from performing and is indulging in her first love – writing. She has co written a musical; an adaptation of Bryce Courtenay’s ...

9. Initiatives
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... the human services industry. We value the contributions and commitment of our staff by formally recognising and rewarding their service and achievements. We employ people who demonstrate: Exceptional ...

10. Mission Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to aboriginal people; and targets for aboriginal trainees and employees. Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall, said the RAP was a crucial part of the organisation’s contribution to ‘closing the gap’ ...

11. Mission Australia Early Learning opens its doors to the Illawarra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... positive and significant contribution to early learning in the Illawarra and we’re very excited to have taken on the two former ABC Learning centres in Corrimal and Shell Cove. “Currently we assist hundreds ...

12. Specials & Events
(Big Heart/information)

... Award at the Illawarra Schools Vocational Training Awards 2009.  The award was in recognition of our contribution to young people making decisions about their future. Special Shopping Days Across ...

13. Mission Australia: tragedy if housing element of stimulus package not passed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the package’s commitment to building 20,000 new homes for social housing would make an enormous contribution to the government’s aim of halving homelessness by 2020. “One of the major reasons homelessness ...

14. Telstra
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... has supported many Mission Australia projects including: QLD Internet Cafe Mission Australia Centre redevelopment Darwin Youth Beat Relocation to new Sydney Head Office Program contributions ...

15. New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Housing Tasmania passed the title of Chigwell House to Mission Australia in June 2007 along with a financial contribution of $600,000 towards the initiative. “Mission Australia commenced building ...

16. AGL
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... with a significant financial contribution from the AGL Foundation of over $750,000. The funds are being used to make a long-term difference to homelessness and climate change. The support from AGL reflects ...

17. Australian-first study shows achievements of ground-breaking early intervention program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... respect. Mission Australia has consistently called for an integrated approach to tackling social problems – that is, programs that involve contributions from governments, businesses and the community. ...

18. Adventure Experiences - To help disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... contribution, you can do that too, but most people meet the fundraising target comfortably. “The bottom line is that people who complete the fundraising, are getting the trip of a lifetime for only $700! ...

19. Soup Kitchen to warm hearts of Australia’s homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Campbell’s has worked with us for this very worthy cause and we appreciate their contribution,” Mr Canale said. Money raised at the Eastwood Soup Kitchen will go towards Mission Australia’s work assisting ...

20. Budget looks to the future with mental health and superannuation measures
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... health services – the Commonwealth Government’s contribution to the recently announced COAG agreement. Tax free superannuation benefits for people aged 60 and over which are paid from a taxed fund. ...

21. McClure welcomes Fair Pay Commission role
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... million, 2,800 staff and 326 services in each state and territory. Last year, Mission Australia assisted close to 230,000 Australians. “I look forward to the challenges that are ahead and making my contribution ...