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1. New SA program aims to help youth feel good about their bodies
(Daily News/Blog)

In what is believed to be an Australian first, Mission Australia is launching an Adelaide-based program to help young people who are worried about personal appearance and the media portrayal of “the perfect ...

2. Attack on homeless man highlights dangers of rough sleeping
(Daily News/Blog)

... funded by a private donor – provided men like Matthew with quick access to a range of dental, mental health, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness support services. It delivered dramatic results ...

3. Society will be judged by how it deals with homelessness, researcher says
(Daily News/Blog)

... of the economic advantages of a support model that gave quick access to a range of dental, mental health, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness support services. Even when taking into account ...

4. Report finds new homeless service model saves money, changes lives
(Daily News/Blog)

... Australia’s Michael Project – a three-year initiative funded by a private donor – provided the men with quick access to a range of dental, mental health, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness ...

5. Brother against sister in the Urban Quest Semi-Finals
(Daily News/Blog)

... its second year, Mission Australia’s Urban Quest aims to help young Territorians build self-esteem and confidence through music. “I certainly don’t envy the job of the judges with all of the talent I’ve ...

6. Deni Hines gives words of wisdom to Urban Quest singers
(Daily News/Blog)

... to help young Territorians build self-esteem and confidence through music. The Urban Quest Semi -Final gets underway at 4pm at Casuarina Square on Friday 13 April. The event also kicks off Youth Week for ...

7. CYI postcards celebrate transformative power of art
(Daily News/Blog)

... has helped hundreds of young people to ‘explore, express, grow’ – that is, build self-esteem, develop their creativity and move their lives in positive directions. For many, like Freya*, the CYI Artworks! ...

8. Beswick to host region’s first footy final for young women
(Daily News/Blog)

... men’s competition last year. The event aims to builds youth connections and improve self-esteem among young people. Mission Australia Community Services staff will be providing fruit and handing out ...

9. Snapshot paints depressing picture of impact of homelessness
(Daily News/Blog)

... health, personal hygiene, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness. "But unfortunately, in the current system, where these sorts of supports exist they are usually fragmented, uncoordinated, and ...

10. Territory talent hunt begins in Central Australia
(Daily News/Blog)

... best young talent kicks off at the Youth Hub in Alice Springs followed by heats in Darwin and Katherine over the coming weeks. The competition, which aims to help young people build self-esteem and confidence, ...

11. Urban Quest winner shows Darwin High how it’s done at launch
(Daily News/Blog)

... but also an opportunity for young Territorians to build self-esteem and confidence. Mission Australia Youth Support Worker Kellie Streeter, who was at the launch, said plenty of excitement is already ...

12. Urban Quest ready to take-off in NT schools
(Daily News/Blog)

... on their strengths and build self-esteem and confidence,” she said. “We also aim to raise awareness of the support available to young people who may be at risk of disengaging from school or are experiencing ...

13. Perth volunteer tutors sought for education program
(Daily News/Blog)

...  “It encourages students to examine, contemplate and question the world around them, while building their self-esteem. All they need is a desire to learn, the willingness to commit to a 12-week program ...

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

... to concentrate on their strengths and build self-esteem and confidence through healthy competition, mentoring and support. Urban Quest 2012 2012 heats were held in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs ...

15. ‘See Why I’ exhibition a hit
(Daily News/Blog)

... Artworks! enables young people to build self-esteem and communication skills. It also provides positive educational experiences and TAFE-accredited certification. Among the students receiving a graduation ...

16. Roma House adventure program recognised with award
(Daily News/Blog)

... Earth Adventures aims to help Roma House residents to set life goals, build self-esteem and... An innovative Mission Australia "bush therapy" program offering outdoor adventures to people ...

17. Let’s celebrate grandparents
(Daily News/Blog)

... and self-esteem, while developing a support network with others in a similar situation. Leonie Green, NSW State Director, Community Services, said the program provides educational workshops that assist ...

18. Our first Celebrate Social Enterprise Awards a hit!
(Daily News/Blog)

... Urban Renewal Manager. “This event certainly does wonders to their self-esteem and self-worth”. Trainees Imogen McGrail-Walsh of Charcoal Lane, Mission Australia’s social enterprise restaurant in Fitzroy, ...

19. SMILES for youth starts Mental Health Month
(Daily News/Blog)

... support networks. SMILES is also designed to help youth increase their ability to cope at home as well as explore their creativity and increase self-esteem. Some of the SMILES activities include age-appropriate ...

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

... into employment.“You have to journey with people, but when it changes it is outstanding. When kids see dad or mum working their self-esteem raises… “Poverty is quite isolated in Australia,” he added. ...

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

... learns to understand their individual needs. Educators also work in partnership with the family for the benefit of the child. By developing nurturing relationships with their Educator, children’s self-esteem ...

22. Insight: Sean Lappin, National Housing & Homelessness Advisor
(Daily News/Blog)

... about the difference MISHA makes in people's lives and the incredible self-esteem that people feel when they are offered a place of their own. Click here to read more about MISHA ...

23. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... confidence and self esteem, while developing a support network with others in a similar situation. We provide: Educational workshops and groups that assist grandparents to deal with the real complexities ...

24. Wagga Youth Connections (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... or is a risk of breakdown:  Individual counseling to help young people and better manage their relationships  Programs that help young people boost their self esteem, confidence and resilience.  ...

25. Roma House (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... help people who have been homeless to set life goals, build self-esteem and reconnect with nature.  For more information contact Mission Australia Queensland. See our video below for insight ...