Mission Australia

1. Experiencing Poverty
(Document Downloads)

The first results of research that aims to measure poverty in a new way were released today (Monday 6 March). The research highlights the problems facing low-income Australians who have missed out on the ...

2. Caring in the 21st Century: Costs, Opportunities and Custody
(Document Downloads)

Bettina Cass (Social Policy Research Centre) and Gabrielle Upton (Deputy Chair of the Taskforce on Care Costs) Caring in the 21st century is one of the most significant contemporary challenges facing individuals, ...

3. Creative Youth Initiatives
(Community Services/Community Services)

Creative Youth Initiatives, located in Sydney, provides free creative programs for young people aged 16 - 25 who are facing many and varied challenges in their lives, such as homelessness, mental health ...

4. Brighter Futures (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... support and services to help prevent an escalation of the problems they are facing. The program recognises that supporting families before problems reach a crisis improves family resilience, promotes ...

5. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  issues such as a relationship breakdown, or the loss of a loved one. In our experience people are often facing multiple issues so by taking a holistic approach, the outcome is better. “And importantly ...

6. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  (CYI) – a service that aims to support 16 to 25 year olds facing many and varied challenges in their personal lives to build self esteem and communication skills, offer them positive learning experiences ...

7. Mission Australia to host community forum at Rooty Hill RSL today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to identify issues and challenges facing families in and around Mt Druitt as well as improve service delivery for children and families. “This forum will be the first step in the process and we hope to ...

8. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... on their ability to care for their children. The program provides families with the necessary support and services to help prevent an escalation of the problems they are facing. The program recognises ...

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

... may mean facing someone who has hurt or abused them. Giving evidence can often mean reliving a traumatic experience. Mission Australia Court Support Service aims to help minimise the potential negative ...

10. Support Mission Australia
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

How you can help ... Your donation to Mission Australia can transform the life of someone who is homeless, facing crisis, unemployed or whose family life has been shattered. Donate now Buy an ...

11. Make an online donation to Mission Australia
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... to Mission Australia can transform the life of someone who is homeless, facing crisis, unemployed or whose family life has been shattered. Did you know that in 2008 Mission Australia helped more Australians ...

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

The first meeting of the Federal Government’s Community Response Task Force has provided the country’s leading welfare organisations with a positive opportunity to present the issues facing vulnerable ...

13. Here comes trouble: new Sounds of the Street album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... are graduates of the Sounds of the Street course at Mission Australia’s Creative Youth Initiatives (CYI) – a service that aims to support 16 to 25 year olds facing many and varied challenges in their personal ...

14. The big issues facing our kids
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... while young Australians are facing a range of serious issues, when it comes to their priorities and values, they are also incredibly well-balanced. Time and time again our survey shows that young people ...

15. The welfare experiment - an opinion piece from Mission Australia's CEO, Toby Hall
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... more across the country  – helps parents facing a range of challenges, including poverty, mental health issues, long-term unemployment and domestic violence. The program works with parents as they get ...

16. 'Through my eyes' - Art changing young lives
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is a service helping young people aged 16-25, who are facing many and varied challenges in their lives such as, mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse homelessness and family breakdown. Well known Australian ...

17. Mission Australia helping families cut energy bills to prevent poverty spiral
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Minimise usage of clothes dryers Choosing energy efficient white goods For warmer months, ensure windows facing the sun are shaded For further information, contact Tami Connor, Rann Communication ...

18. Young people's mental health - The hidden challenges and how innovation can help
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Social Policy in the City Seminar - Wednesday 13 August 2008 Two of the country’s foremost authorities on young people’s mental health will discuss the hidden public health challenges facing young Australians ...

19. Young Australians wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – from stress and abuse to depression, suicide and body image – also suggest young people are facing increased challenges as they make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Ms Hampshire said Mission ...

20. Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia is calling on all young Tasmanians to get involved and highlight important issues facing their lives by having their say in the 2008 Mission Australia Youth Survey. In launching Mission ...

21. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – and their parents and families – so they have the information they need. As we’ve seen from our survey, when facing issues of concern, most young people go to their friends and family for help,” Ms Hampshire ...

22. Experiences of young homeless people make for a surprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... useful to have this information for several reasons. Firstly, it helps raise awareness about young homeless people and the issues they’re facing – they’re a diverse group and have a range of different ...

23. Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Mr Hall said the report gave an accurate description of many of the challenges facing community service organisations like Mission Australia as they regularly turned homeless individuals and families ...

24. Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... three year study into the issues facing grandparent-carers and identify the policies that will better support this group. “But there’s greater room for action and Mission Australia believes governments ...

25. Hunter Legal Service assisting the Disadvantaged
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... fallen through the service gaps. “The clients we’re seeing are facing a variety of legal and welfare issues in parallel,” she explained. “HHLAS is perfectly placed to assist those clients by providing ...