Mission Australia

1. Mission of hope - a family's legacy
(Daily News/Blog)

... Australia since 1987. In 2000 she decided to leave a bequest to help provide continuity of funding for our work. Another reason for Margaret's support of Mission Australia is her family's association ...

2. A refuge from home
(Daily News/Blog)

... isn't so much a choice but a necessity. Many young people are dealing with family conflict, abuse and neglect, that can make staying in the family home a more dangerous situation than not. Some will have ...

3. Opening hearts and homes to Logan youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... to each family. “One of the reasons it took a while to set up was that every risk assessment had to be perfect. Everyone involved understands that we have to protect our kids,” said Bridget. “Our host ...

4. Research project captures most in-depth portrait of Australia's homeless men
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... had spent one and a half years. 69 per cent reported that they had a diagnosed mental health or substance use disorder. 69 per cent lacked supportive family members while 65 per cent had family-related ...

5. A helping hand into a home
(Daily News/Blog)

... spent sleeping in motels and even the family car. “We had to leave the home we were in as it was being renovated. Once the work was done the rent shot up and I couldn’t afford it,” Jane said. “I ...

6. Creative Youth Initiatives: Staff discuss art and music programs in new video
(Daily News/Blog)

... homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. View Creative Youth Initiatives at our Youtube channel The programs develop their creativity through visual arts and music as well their self ...

7. Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... preparation, health, mental health, alcohol & other drug use,  legal, family reconciliation (when mutually requested) and exit housing. The Outreach Program for young people, aged 17-24, provides ...

8. Great news for Families and Children services as HART Sport pledge over $30,000 in donations
(Daily News/Blog)

... like to help the 110 Mission Australia family services that were able to transform the lives of 28,451 individuals and 7,749 families through the provision of 50,228 service incidences. So if you're ...

9. Survey reveals stark difference in outlook between homeless and non-homeless youth
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... young homeless people placed a far greater emphasis on being independent (55.9 per cent) compared to their contemporaries (32.3 per cent). While both groups of young people valued family relationships ...

10. Creative Youth Initiatives fundraise over $2,000 in overnight Winter Sleepout
(Daily News/Blog)

... such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown, and have been reflecting on their Winter Sleepout experience. Team member Melissa Fenyo said "Winter Sleepout is there to raise awareness ...

11. Help transform a troubled young life today
(Community Services/Community Services)

... lives, such as homelessness, mental health issues or family breakdown. Learning Unlimited - This program offered in South Australia works in partnership with schools to meet the needs of young people ...

12. Concern at growing numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said the knowledge that the majority were family groups - who would have ended up sleeping rough, in cars, or in other dangerous situations - was cause for significant alarm. "These figures are one more ...

13. Mission Australia releases new report: 'Insights into the concerns of young Australians'
(Daily News/Blog)

... as their greatest concern: Drugs (26.8% of respondents) Suicide (26.3%) Body image (25.5%) Family conflict (24.1%) Bullying/emotional abuse (23.4%) Alcohol (23.0%) Physical/sexual abuse ...

14. Canterbury-Bankstown Youth Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... expected educational outcomes for young people accessing the service.  Services that are family inclusive and that aim to address intergenerational issues for families accessing the service.  Partnership ...

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

Wagga Youth Connections (WYC), previously known as Verity House, provides a range of services to young people and their families in Wagga Wagga, NSW. WYC acknowledges that family and adult carers play ...

16. Action needed to reduce problem gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mission Australia CEO. “Problem gambling causes not only financial crisis and bankruptcy, it contributes to family and relationship breakdown, homelessness, depression and even suicide. “We would ...

17. Girrawheen Youth and Family Support Services (WA)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Girrawheen Youth and Family Support Services (GYFSS) assists young people aged 12-18, and their families who are experiencing difficulties. It offers a supportive environment and engages families through ...

18. Family & Youth Accommodation and Support Services (SA)
(Community Services/Community Services)

This service provides a continuum of community housing options and support for families and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

19. Katherine Money Business Program (NT)
(Community Services/Community Services)

The Katherine Money Business Program provides aboriginal individuals and families with money management information and support. The program builds self reliance and improves individual, family and community ...

20. Grass Roots Solutions (NT)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... families are informed of the services available and are empowered to access them, resulting in long-term family benefits.  ...

21. New Mission Australia regional office opened in Dubbo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Program, Family Support Service, Reconnect Far West, Orange Youth Accommodation Support Service, Bilingali, and Family Case management program. Opening details: What: Mission Australia CEO Toby Hall opening ...

22. Mission Australia launches Ordinary campaign, focusing on client transformation
(Daily News/Blog)

... you would have thought I was just like everyone else. I was working long hours, but enjoying myself. I was living in a house in the suburbs with my family. "They were the world to me. Then my wife and ...

23. On your marks, get set, JUMP!
(Daily News/Blog)

... friends, family and colleagues by sponsoring their abseiling challenge. Nominations can also be placed for your CEO to take the plunge or participate in a head-to-head corporate challenge. To become ...

24. Homelessness - what will it take to grab your attention?
(Daily News/Blog)

... home. Our primary focus is to prevent homelessness from occurring. We provide financial counselling, family and individual support, mental health support, and employment and training assistance to help ...

25. Bring back Winter Sleepout!
(Daily News/Blog)

... one night during winter. Your efforts are rewarded with sponsorship from your family and friends. Join the Facebook Page! You can join the Winter Sleepout Facebook page by simply clicking here and clicking ...