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1. Together we can tackle housing shortage: MA Housing Chief
(Daily News/Blog)

... of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan in NSW. But our long-term vision is to own 10,000 homes by borrowing against our properties and using capital and planning support from government and partnerships ...

2. Wollongong youth get a helping hand from jobs workshop
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the worst of the global economic downturn – young people historically bear a much greater burden during financial crises. They have the least resources to fall back on and are the last to benefit when ...

3. Staff on a mission all pull together
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - Weekend Australian, 10 December 2011 In this world of materialism and economic uncertainty it is easy to forget there are institutions dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate ...

4. Sustainable growth
(Pathways/About Us)

... million in the 2011 financial year, this figure includes the value of the 494 dwellings transferred to MA Housing through the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan Stage 2. This is a non-cash component, ...

5. State of inaction keeps kids in poverty
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - Courier Mail, 28 October 2011 In a country acknowledged for its economic management after emerging relatively unscathed from the global financial crisis, it is a shocking indictment ...

6. Is there a better approach to remote Aboriginal communities?
(Daily News/Blog)

... spending $3.5 billion on programs designed to assist Aboriginal Australians each year it had resulted in “dismally poor returns.” It also states that across a host of key social and economic indicators ...

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

... it, the more expensive it becomes. Say what you like about their motives but even at a time of economic austerity the British Government has found close to $5bn dollars to overhaul its welfare system ...

8. Local business recognised nationally for hard work
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and concern for their family’s economic future. “Having our own business was something we had always thought about but didn’t think possible due to the demands of having a young family,” said Ms Knight. ...

9. Toby Hall talks social justice on Just Salvos
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... housing is a major issue across Australia – and the “not in my backyard syndrome” was not helping. “People getting locked out are the most disadvantaged and poor, those at the bottom of the pile economically,” ...

10. Youth Beat (SA, NT and TAS)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... support with young people and their families. Youth Beat helps young people to successfully become strong, healthy adults who play active roles in the social, cultural and economic life of their communities. ...

11. 70 jobs in Warwick region Indigenous Employment project
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Indigenous Employment Program. Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Mark Arbib said the Warwick Employment Service Area Industry project, delivered by Mission Australia, showed ...

12. Nation leading problem gambling service officially launched in the ACT
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... issued on the 4 August 2011 by Andew Barr MLA, Deputy Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Education and Training, Tourism, Sport and Recreation in the ACT Legislative Assembl ...

13. Homebuyers shut out until 2020
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is the lead author of the report by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling(NATSEM) and AMP, which looked at housing affordability from 2001 to 2011. Mr Phillips says housing in Australia ...

14. Liverpool Family Day Care (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... families’ opportunities to achieve economic wellbeing. Children benefit through the small group care with individualised attention from the Educator, who becomes familiar with the child and family, and ...

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

Government Media Release, 26 July 2011 Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development Mark Arbib today opened the National Roundtable on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in ...

16. 'One-stop-shop' to tackle problem gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... up and running next month. Economic Development Minister Andrew Barr says it is a unique, nation-leading arrangement. "Mission Australia will combine their experience in problem gambling services ...

17. ACT takes national leadership in tackling problem gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... can visit www.problemgambling.act.gov.au Media statement issued on the 7 June 2011 by Andew Barr MLA, Minister for Economic Development, Education and Training, Tourism, Sport and Recreation in the ACT ...

18. New report highlights Australian job opportunities
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australian economy,” Ms Ellis said. “The 2011-12 Budget lays out a strong plan to make the most of current economic circumstances and get more Australians into work.” “This report shows us that there ...

19. System fails jobless on disability support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people capable of social, economic and community participation avoid such contact does them – and all of us – a disservice. To illustrate the dramatic health impacts involved, the Australasian Faculty ...

20. Indigenous Employment Program provides independence and confidence
(Daily News/Blog)

... health care or social assistance industries. The overall objective of IEP is to increase Indigenous Australians employment outcomes and participation in economic activities, contributing to the...Nine ...

21. MA Housing celebrates transfer of 494 homes
(Daily News/Blog)

MA Housing staff and Board members have celebrated the new ownership of 494 homes officially transferred as part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan (NBESP) Stage 2. To mark the milestone, ...

22. MA Housing welcomes new Coffs Harbour tenants
(Daily News/Blog)

... Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan and will be owned and managed by MA Housing. The Sawtell Road event began with a welcome to country from Aunty Elaine Turnbull. Residents, including ...

23. The heart of real fairness
(Daily News/Blog)

... of compassionate and good-hearted people, it indicates a society heading in the right direction. Related news An OECD report released this week found that Australia is among the most economically unequal ...

24. Opening doors during Seniors Week
(Daily News/Blog)

... MA Housing by Housing NSW as part of the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. The dwellings have been designed with “senior living” in mind, featuring lower than usual door ...

25. New sobering up shelter opened in Katherine
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with a broad range of health, social and economic problems in all populations and has a particularly harmful impact on Aboriginal Australians, their families and communities. “This upgraded facility ...