Mission Australia

1. Pathways to Prevention - Miller
(Document Downloads)

... Western Sydney, provides supported playgroups, nutrition programs and a family resource centre.  ...

2. Triple Care Farm
(Document Downloads)

... program Stepping Out which ensures that the young person and their family continue to receive help and support after they have left Triple Care Farm.  ...

3. National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
(Document Downloads)

... The main findings of 'National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses' shows that regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re ...

4. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion Paper - National Mental Health & Disability Employment
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia welcomes the discussion paper in the context of the Commonwealth’s broader social inclusion agenda, particularly given the strong links between poverty, unemployment, social exclusion ...

5. $50 - Christmas Dinner for a Family
(Document Downloads)

6. $75 - Shelter a family this Christmas
(Document Downloads)

7. Pathways to Prevention Project
(Document Downloads)

... problem behaviour in young children, strengthens families and fosters positive child development. Mission Australia and Griffith University are partners in the groundbreaking family early intervention ...

8. Homeless Young Australians
(Document Downloads)

The reasons young people leave home are complex and include family conflict, physical and/or sexual abuse, substance abuse and trauma. This has been described as young people ‘running from’ family or personal ...

9. Family Development Worker
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Queensland)

... allow you to promote sustainable change in family circumstances and functioning. For full detail on this position, and to apply online please click here ...

10. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  eg: family stress, poor literacy/numeracy, lack of skills, unemployment and substance abuse. Such programs are not only more successful but significantly cheaper to run. “There’s a real lack of ...

11. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Twenty-two-year-old Marcus* had been involved in drugs ever since he’d been at school. He dropped out in year 9 and over time his relationships with family and friends disintegrated. He ended up living ...

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

... increasing pressure on individual and family income from rises in interest rates, utilities and the cost of food, the availability of affordable clothing and furniture in the area will greatly assist ...

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

... and uplifting album.” One of the students, Angie, who got involved in Sounds of the Street when she was suffering from depression and anxiety after a family breakdown said she could barely describe ...

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

... eGifts ranging from providing a Christmas dinner to a disadvantaged family, to phone cards for homeless people. The virtual Christmas Tree has additional features such as Christmas card features ...

15. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... isn’t enough for a 12 year old. Drug education campaigns need to strengthen young people and give them the skills to respond appropriately if drugs enter their lives or the lives of friends and family.” ...

16. Mission Australia Launches SA Early Learning Centres
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia will introduce a new era of child care to South Australia today with the launch of its three “family focused” early learning centres in Adelaide. The centres at Redwood Park, Elizabeth ...

17. The Viertel Charitable Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... target child and their family in the Inala area. These support people assist the family throughout the child's primary school years. It involves the intentional coordination of all people involved – teachers, ...

18. Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

One of the most inspiring relationships for Mission Australia is with the Vincent Fairfax Family, which extends back to the very beginnings of the charity. The Honourable John Fairfax M.L.C., the Great ...

19. Personal and Family Philanthropy
(Philanthropy/Philanthropy)

... lives To find out more about personal and family philanthropy email us at ccp@missionaustralia.com.au.  ...

20. John Barnes Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... the John Barnes Foundation has lent its support to the creation and continuation of Mission Australia’s Pathways to Prevention, a program which helps develop parenting skills and build positive family ...

21. The Mission Australia Story
(Pathways/About Us)

... the ‘mission family’ officially came together as Mission Australia - a single, unified organisation to provide an integrated approach to meet Australia’s changing social needs. The following resources ...

22. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

...  Jono and his family made the decision to return to Sydney in December 2006 after 16 years in London. Together with MCM (Producers of My Generation) Jono has created a new Radio show called The Jonathan ...

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

... provides supported playgroups, nutrition programs and a family resource centre. Brighter Futures Brighter Futures is a voluntary, targeted program designed for families encountering problems that impact ...

24. Pathways through a successful youth
(Community Services/Community Services)

... empower our staff to act locally by tailoring innovative solutions to meet the specific needs of the young person and his or her family. View our pathways through a successful youth mini-site    ...

25. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Chambers Court Personal Helpers and Mentors Program The Parks Family Accommodation and Support Services Mission Australia Centre The Mission Australia Centre, located in central Sydney, ...