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1. Wording a bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... a bequest to Mission Australia is entitled to honorary membership of the Benjamin Short Society and will receive regular updates and invitations to events. Contact us For more information or to discuss ...

2. Mission Australia offering Indigenous students traineeship opportunities
(Daily News/Blog)

... with practical work experience and skills while still at school. On completion the trainee will receive a nationally accredited qualification and the chance to discuss career pathways with Mission Australia. ...

3. Urban Quest (NT)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Urban Quest you can also find out more at Facebook.com/MissionAust or by following us on Twitter @MissionAust/urbanquest and join the discussion using #UrbanQuest Watch the video below on Urban Quest ...

4. Young people speak about stress
(Daily News/Blog)

Results from Mission Australia’s 2011 National Survey of Young Australians have sparked plenty of discussion over the past week.  The survey of more than 46,000 young people aged between 11 and 24-years-old, ...

5. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... of Young Australians 2010: A record 50,000 young people took part and the results sparked wide discussion about concerns such as body image, family conflict and stress, as well as national issues like ...

6. Community forum in Coffs aims to open minds for a better future
(Daily News/Blog)

... 18 November from 6pm. Professor McGorry will lead the discussion on strengthening the mental health of young people at Coffs Harbour Education Campus, Theatre D, Hogbin Drive. “This is such a wonderful ...

7. Student on a mission
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Ms Esho said she developed an interest in public health since discussing medical issues with many young people. "So many young people have the wrong information or no information about drugs, alcohol ...

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

... and enable participation in the labour force. Now, it doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure out why the discussion about a single income support system seems to have dropped off the government’s radar ...

9. What are you doing for Anti-Poverty Week?
(Daily News/Blog)

... Anti-Poverty Day on 17 October. It is designed to encourage research, discussion and action to address issues related to poverty. In line with our mission to see a fairer Australia, Mission Australia ...

10. ABC Radio Media Coverage: Expert rubbishes AFL’s pokies warning
(Daily News/Blog)

... they could hurt AFL clubs as "beyond belief". AFL club presidents will meet today to discuss their concerns about bringing in mandatory pre-commitment technology on poker machines. Collingwood president ...

11. Unique childcare program launched in Elizabeth Vale
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... us a call to discuss the program. “I think it is one thing to have professionals supporting families – which can bring about dramatic change - but volunteers can build valuable relationships with our ...

12. Recognising the first Australians in our Constitution
(Daily News/Blog)

... is aware of the proposals, the issues and the process for change. The Government has appointed a panel of distinguished Australians to consult with voters and lead a nationwide discussion on this issue. ...

13. Help them, don't lock them away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... it's time to take a hard look at Queensland's approach to juvenile justice. Rather than jump at a quick fix or take a "tough love" approach, we need a rational discussionon youth justice to address community ...

14. Media coverage - Courier Mail: Help them, don't lock them away
(Daily News/Blog)

... approach to juvenile justice. Rather than jump at a quick fix or take a "tough love" approach, we need a rational discussion on youth justice to address community concerns. Recent calls in Cairns for ...

15. Media coverage - ABC: Toby Hall talks social enterprise
(Daily News/Blog)

On Saturday morning Mission Australia CEO Toby Hall joined Tony Vinson, Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney on Saturday Extra to discuss the potential of ...

16. Toby Hall talks social enterprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Sydney on Saturday Extra to discuss the potential of social enterprises. Social enterprises are businesses with social goals, such as helping people who are disadvantaged and long-term unemployed into ...

17. Insight with…Shannon Mesnil, Youth Drug and Alcohol Project Advisor
(Daily News/Blog)

... this into meaningful action. I love being a part of discussions with young people, their families and other professionals. It means that I can be very much a part of the planning, implementation and improvement ...

18. Counting the homeless on Census night
(Daily News/Blog)

... – visit www.abs.gov.au/... Further reading: Discussion Paper: Methodological Review of Counting the Homeless, 2006, released by the ABS on 31 March 2011 - it followed the Census – Beyond The Count ...

19. Minister Calls on Local Government to strengthen Indigenous Employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Hall to discuss how they could contribute to closing the gap on Indigenous employment. “The Gillard Government is committed to working in partnership with local governments which are well placed to ...

20. New program tackles top concern from our Youth Survey
(Daily News/Blog)

... issues. Each school will receive posters containing vital information on creating a body image-friendly school and a website with ‘conversation starter’ activities to support discussions among students ...

21. Have you even met an Aboriginal person?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... overcome. But dare I say Australian business could do more. This week Mission Australia hosted a dinner for more than 250 leaders from Victoria’s business and Aboriginal communities to discuss practical ...

22. Tackling problem gambling in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... will continue discussions with the states and territories, through the Select Council, over the next year. The Government will also begin work on Commonwealth legislation, as agreed with the Independent ...

23. Reconciliation Week
(Daily News/Blog)

... business community to celebrate Aboriginal culture, discuss ways to provide real opportunities for Aboriginal Australians and sample the native flavours of Charcoal Lane - our social enterprise restaurant ...

24. Aboriginal jobs and development on the menu at VIC's premier reconciliation event
(Daily News/Blog)

... Reconciliation is about - assisting in that renewal by providing an event where business leaders and the Aboriginal community can meet to discuss ways forward," said Mr Bird. And leading by example, Mission ...

25. Aboriginal jobs and development on the menu at VIC's premier reconciliation event
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... their commitment to reconciliation. "That's what Taste of Reconciliation is about - assisting in that renewal by providing an event where business leaders and the Aboriginal community can meet to discuss ...