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1. ‘Rediscover the real you’: George shares how he beat his gambling problem
(Daily News/Blog)

...  If you, or someone you know are impacted by problem gambling, contact the Mission Australia ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service on 1800 858 858. Mission Australia also offers gambling support ...

2. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week: Seniors at risk
(Daily News/Blog)

More seniors are turning to gambling to escape boredom, loneliness or the recent loss of a loved one, says Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service Counsellor Karen Rendall. Ms ...

3. Going Places up for Workplace Innovation Award
(Daily News/Blog)

... rough sleeping or chronic homelessness. Its “housing-first” approach means the first priority is to safely house the person or family. Further support includes counselling and helping people to gain ...

4. “Gambling. If you have to lie, we need to talk.”
(Daily News/Blog)

That’s the message from Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service, which is launching its new advertising campaign today. The campaign’s confronting image – which shows a mouth ...

5. Junaa Buwa! Centre for Youth Wellbeing (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... programs for up to eight young people aged from 13 to 18 from across New South Wales. In addition to drug and alcohol counselling and therapy, the service provides vocational and education programs, ...

6. A reminder to bet with your head on Anzac Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... a Gambling Counsellor at Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Services, said while it can be fun to have a flutter, gambling shouldn’t be used to relieve stress such as uncertainty ...

7. ‘We've got our son back’: parents praise DAYS in open letter
(Daily News/Blog)

... and Mission Australia’s withdrawal and rehabilitation units. The service offers intensive support to young West Australians through case management, counselling and educational groups. Here is an ...

8. Seniors’ Week salute to grandparents raising grandchildren
(Daily News/Blog)

... with their caring duties.” Project Coordinator Liz Baillie gives the grandparents further assistance through home visits, case management, court support, counselling, school liaison and financial advice. The ...

9. ABC video shows Going Places housing program getting results in Cairns
(Daily News/Blog)

... is to safely house the person or family. Further support includes counselling and helping people to gain basic life skills, as well as engage in education and employment. ABC Far North Queensland’s ...

10. Avoiding the pitfalls of online sports betting this footy season
(Daily News/Blog)

... Counsellor at Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Services writes, some could spend more time and money than they can afford. Sports betting is the gambling on a possible sports ...

11. Woodside Beds transformation at DAYS gets thumbs up from residents
(Daily News/Blog)

... State Government’s Drug and Alcohol Office and Mission Australia, it offers intensive support through case management, counselling and educational groups in areas such as substance abuse, legal issues ...

12. New beginnings for Junaa Buwa! centre in Coffs
(Daily News/Blog)

... and alcohol rehabilitation programs for up to eight young people from across NSW. In addition to drug and alcohol counselling and therapy, the service provides vocational and education programs, living ...

13. Woodside Energy and TV renovator team up to transform DAYS
(Daily News/Blog)

... the State Government’s Drug and Alcohol Office and Mission Australia. It offers intensive support through counselling and educational groups in areas such as substance abuse, legal issues and health. The ...

14. Gambling companies target young men, Lateline reports
(Daily News/Blog)

... gambling and financial counselling in New South Wales and the ACT for anyone affected by problem gambling, including family, partners and friends. Appointments can be made over the phone or email, and ...

15. Pathways to Prevention (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Parent support programs Targeted personal development programs for primary school children Counselling and individual support such as advocacy and referrals Who this service supports? According ...

16. Our partners
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

...  Find out more...   Citi Citi supports Mission Australia's financial education services in south west Sydney, and provided the funding for the establishment of the Financial Education, Counselling ...

17. Advance Australia Fair?
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... the support she needs to reclaim her life. With rehabilitation, counselling and perseverance, there is hope for Judy and Australians in similar situations. Help people like Judy with a donation today. ...

18. Mission Australia Gambling Counselling and Support Services (NSW & ACT)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Mission Australia offers free face-to-face gambling and financial counselling in New South Wales and the ACT for anyone affected by problem gambling, including family, partners and friends. Appointments ...

19. Going Places (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... includes counselling and helping people to gain basic life skills, as well as engage in education and employment. Operating hours 7am to 10pm, seven days per week. Clients can access Going Places staff ...

20. Missionbeat nurse makes ‘sydney’ magazine’s influence list
(Daily News/Blog)

... podiatry, psychology, drug and alcohol counselling and literacy support. Also featured on the list philanthropist Peter Hunt, who through his work on corporate boards became involved with fundraising ...

21. Common Ground Sydney supportive housing initiative opens doors
(Daily News/Blog)

... as mental health, counselling, vocational training, fitness classes, living skills and financial management. A social enterprise (a business that also provides social outcomes) will also be developed ...

22. Avoid being taken for a ride this Melbourne Cup
(Daily News/Blog)

... problem. However, our gambling counselling services often see an increase in gambling among clients at this time of the year.” “We ask people at this time of year to keep an eye out for friends and family ...

23. Follow the Charcoal Lane story through film
(Daily News/Blog)

... tournament that Citi is a global partner of. For the past two years Mission Australia has been one of Citi’s key community partners, working with us to establish a Financial Education, Counselling and ...

24. Reconnecting with life
(Community Services/Community Services)

... to Mission Australia’s South-East Metro Community Drug Service in the Perth suburb of Cannington, he was determined to change his life. This service offers counselling to families and individuals with ...

25. Mission Australia Educates on Problem Gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... risk and protective factors, impacts on health and relationships, the types of interventions and treatment programs, gambling counselling and where to find help,” Craigie said. Participants that complete ...