Mission Australia

1. 60 seconds with Alexander Frail, Support Worker for Mission Australia in Dubbo
(Daily News/Blog)

... a noticeable change in the young man - he showed more dedication to his schoolwork and a big improvement in his social skills.   What are you currently working on? A program we're doing with TAFE, ...

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

... where they fit. “I think a lot of people get what we’re doing and understand what we are trying to achieve before they get here, but I certainly think that they’re pleasantly surprised after they eat, ...

3. Shane turns his life around
(Daily News/Blog)

... of trouble. It’s stopped me doing a lot of things I used to do. It’s helped me. They’re good people who help you all the time.” *Name has been changed. Three U-Turn clients were recently featured ...

4. Anti Poverty Week video winners mission to Canberra
(Daily News/Blog)

... and people that work with them. It was an amazing experience to be able to share some of our experience of what we are doing to assist Sydney’s disadvantaged people, as well as some of our Rotary projects” ...

5. Triple R Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  These services operate from NSW and work in many different areas and helps people in metro, regional and rural communities. There are many other activities that Triple R Services are doing in communities, ...

6. Learning Unlimited (SA)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... have become, disengaged from mainstream education. The programs provide practical activities and a ‘learning by doing’ methodology, which challenge young people and focus on the experience of  ...

7. Catalyst-Clemente Program (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... below) What Learning Partners have said about their experience “The benefits of doing this are numerous for me: self awareness, experiencing greater compassion and connectedness with a part of our community ...

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

...  GoodStart would be unthinkable with the traditional grant or foundation funding that many charities are familiar with. And while the business people are doing business, the not-for-profit sector brings ...

9. We must act now to save a lost generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... not engaged in full-time education or full-time work since 2008 is a reversal of a previous downward trend. Estimates for 2008 indicated that after a decade in which the number of teenagers doing traineeships ...

10. How we acquire talent and give you every opportunity to ensure our organisation is the perfect fit for you!
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... We’ll suggest you register for “job alerts” so you can keep an eye on other vacancies doing the type of work you like.  We may talk to you about our talent pools and other upcoming positions we are aware ...

11. Last minute Christmas gift ideas from Mission Australia!
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... doing it tough. The virtual Christmas Tree – Australia’s first 'virtual charity tree' is now online at the charity’s website. The interactive design allows visitors to choose from a range of Christmas ...

12. Governance
(Pathways/About Us)

... mechanism to an internal ombudsman type function (that is independent of operational activity) for serious complaints that have not been properly dealt with and also for allegations of suspected wrongdoing.  ...

13. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... her husband's last name MYLES POLLARD "Having had a son recently, has given me a very different perspective as a father; family is absolute and my sensitivity to families doing it tough has probably ...

14. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... parents with carer responsibilities, as well as people with disabilities, and young people who have been doing study or training before starting work. Wage subsidies can help you with the costs of training, ...

15. Wage Subsidies
(Employment Services/Employers)

... and young people who have been doing study or training before starting work. When do I receive a wage subsidy? You’ll receive your wage subsidy after the candidate has been with you for 14 and then 27 ...

16. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... are looking at doing this during 7-17th December. It may not necessarily be for the whole 2 weeks but at least we are hoping to complete the maintenance during this time. It will be dependent on how many ...

17. Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... Australia right from the start. I was determined not to make mum’s mistake and miss out on doing something I really wanted to do. Wendy Wheatley Dorothy's story Dorothy McLean has been a supporter ...

18. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

Many businesses and charities think they have partnerships. How many actually know that they are doing it well and understand what they are really getting out of these relationships? At Mission Australia ...

19. Integrity hotline
(Pathways/About Us)

... and friends and relatives of people involved with Mission Australia.  It provides a way of reporting instances of suspected wrongdoing in a safe and responsible manner. ...

20. Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with the many Australians looking for long-term jobs. “But at our youth at risk sites – including Elizabeth – we’ll be doing much more to give young job seekers the skills, training and confidence required ...

21. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... doing similarly effective work to Pasifika. “Diversionary programs are so-called because they work with young people as early as possible in order to detect signs of problem behaviour and avoid entrenched ...

22. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things... Mission Australia volunteers are a valued division of the Mission Australia team, and help more than 230,000 people in need each year.  Our volunteers ...

23. Donations
(Big Heart/information)

... or updating your house/office or just doing some general spring cleaning, think about how your items can be re-used. Whether you are an individual or company, it is time to start taking responsibility ...

24. Environmental Responsibility
(Big Heart/information)

... one of our many ways in doing this.  Donations of Enviro Bags or any other items such as clothes and furniture can be dropped off at the following locations or popped into one of our donation bins: ...

25. Solid start for Community Response Task Force
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... And the work they’re doing is increasingly complex so cases take longer to process. “Today’s meeting was a solid start and I know that all the Task Force’s members look forward to tackling these problems ...