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... drug abuse - before they own up to a gambling problem. ”People have a serious issue with owning up to the fact that they having a gambling addiction. So they lie to cover it up. “People lie because ...
Monday, 14 May 2012
2. Junaa Buwa! Centre for Youth Wellbeing (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)
Located in Coffs Harbour, Junaa Buwa! is a wellbeing centre for young people who have entered or are at risk of entering the juvenile justice system, and whose crimes are associated with drug and alcohol ...
Tuesday, 08 May 2012
... were facing on the city streets, to a drug and alcohol-free environment where they can learn and grow among a supportive and inclusive group of people. Participants are supported on the programs by a ...
Friday, 27 April 2012
... he started sleeping rough. Over the years he also spent periods in crisis accommodation, boarding houses, caravan parks, prison, hospital, and drug and alcohol rehab (he started drinking at eight years ...
Thursday, 26 April 2012
... in Australia. The research – led by Professor Paul Flatau of Murdoch University and the Centre for Social Impact and Dr Lucy Burns of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre  – found that ...
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Everyone loves receiving positive feedback, and today we came across a touching letter in The West Australian that’s worth sharing. It’s from the parents of a young man who overcame a drug problem with ...
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
... and mechanical skills. On top of the hands-on training, they also work on their literacy and numeracy skills and personal development, and undertake drug and alcohol education. At the end of the program ...
Thursday, 05 April 2012
... program was a turning point. Growing up, Freya watched her mother struggle with mental health issues and drug and alcohol abuse. Despite trying her best to fit in at school, the teenager was severely ...
Tuesday, 03 April 2012
A graduate of our Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) in Perth has told The Sunday Times how without Mission Australia’s help he would certainly be “in jail or dead”. Before entering DAYS, Rick took ...
Monday, 26 March 2012
... clean from drugs for a year. My mental health is stable and I feel positive about things. I have learnt how to cook, budget my money and take care of myself. I know a lot more about my mental health and ...
Thursday, 15 March 2012
11. Celebrating A Safe Place for Change
(Community Services/Community Services)
... a positive outlook. For those Triple Care Farm students who have experienced a deterioration of their health and fitness through years of drugs and alcohol abuse, exercise is a vital part of the transformation ...
Monday, 05 March 2012
After a week of hard work by Woodside Energy volunteers and designer Christie Blizzard, Mission Australia’s Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) residential rehabilitation program in Perth’s Carlisle ...
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
... work on their literacy and numeracy skills and personal development, and also undertake drug and alcohol education. The program is delivered by Mission Australia, under contract to the Department of Police ...
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
... is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre based in Coffs Harbour for young people aged 13 to 18 who have entered or are identified as at risk of entering the Juvenile Justice system. The name Juna ...
Friday, 24 February 2012
Mission Australia’s Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) in Perth’s Carlisle is receiving a much-needed makeover this week thanks to volunteers from Woodside Energy and designer Christie Blizzard.  ...
Monday, 20 February 2012
... there are reasons they can’t go back… Quite often they are hitting streets due to family conflict, drug and alcohol abuse and family conflict, which contributes to that situation. “My experience working ...
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
... challenges such as homelessness, drug and alcohol issues, body image problems or family breakdown.” Later in the morning, from 10.45am, Mission Australia’s Program Coordinator Bryce Lillico and Jacinta ...
Friday, 10 February 2012
18. CEO CookOff goes down a treat!
(Daily News/Blog)
... as volunteers from both Mission Australia and OzHarvest, who came in to set up and pack up the outdoor restaurant. Among the diners was Judy, who has struggled with homelessness and drug addiction since ...
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
... in Maddington. Catalyst support worker Dorte Dyrbye said students who take part in the program have typically experienced life challenges such as homelessness, mental health or drug and alcohol issues. ...
Monday, 30 January 2012
... in the ACT affected by problem gambling, including family, partners and friends of problem gamblers. The service also links people to family guidance services, alcohol and drug assistance, and housing ...
Friday, 06 January 2012
21. Going Places (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)
... the circumstances that have led to their homelessness are complex and people need a range of support services to help them address issues including unemployment, poverty, mental illness, drug and alcohol ...
Thursday, 22 December 2011
... this year. “They don’t have the right forms or may be illiterate. Mental illness, drugs and alcohol play a huge part, but the common thread is poverty and a lack of opportunities.” The Michael Project ...
Thursday, 08 December 2011
... some of the most disadvantaged job seekers, including Aboriginal Australians, job seekers with multiple barriers including drug and alcohol addictions, as well as pre-release prisoners like Amy*. One ...
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
24. Service excellence
(Pathways/About Us)
... through a successful youth Mission Australia believes all young people should have the opportunity to successfully move into adulthood, well prepared for life ahead. Issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, ...
Monday, 21 November 2011
25. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)
... the environment, alcohol and drugs, and crime, safety and violence. The Michael Project: Our research into homelessness continued through this innovative service model in Sydney. Our 2011 findings from ...
Monday, 21 November 2011
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