Mission Australia

1. 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 ...

2. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is that they come at a time when both the Federal and NSW State Governments are considering their respective plans for tackling homelessness. "We hope they both examine these findings and use the MAC's ...

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

... are available if you are interested in finding out more about the history of Mission Australia. Publications: 'Evergreen Annie: The life of Annie Green of the Adelaide City Mission 1858-1936' Author: ...

4. Purpose, Vision and Values
(Pathways/About Us)

... be, finding effective, creative and environmentally responsible ways to fulfill our mission.   Celebration We are committed to recognising and celebrating the efforts and achievements of our staff, ...

5. Mission Australia Employment Solutions
(Employment Services/Employment Services)

... clients with barriers to finding, securing and maintaining meaningful employment? Mission Australia Job Capacity Account Services are short-term interventions designed to assist people with a range of ...

6. Job Seekers
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

... you from finding work, or moving on with your life, Mission Australia Employment Solutions can provide you with personal support tailored to your situation. Click here for more information.  ...

7. I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

... help the participant find a suitable Australian Apprenticeship. This will include assistance in finding a suitable position, writing a resume and preparing for an interview. The programme also offers ...

8. Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

Our current volunteering opportunities are listed below. If you are interested in finding out more, please call the National Volunteering Hotline on 1800 110 578 or send an email enquiry to volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au ...

9. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... and numeracy training to our clients to maximise their potential in forgoing strong links in the community and the work place and thus finding pathways to a better life. The key responsibilities are as ...

10. SA Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

...  31st March – 31st October – Provide Weekly reports to Co-ordinator on specifics By 31st October: Collate and present research findings using template provided by Co-ordinator It will be essential ...

11. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... quality language, literacy and numeracy training to our clients to maximise their potential in forgoing strong links in the community and the work place and thus finding pathways to a better life. The ...

12. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... numeracy training to our clients to maximise their potential in forgoing strong links in the community and the work place and thus finding pathways to a better life. The key responsibilities are as follows: ...

13. Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Ms Hart says. “Young people in Elizabeth and the greater Playford area historically have had difficulty in finding a job, and the global financial crisis has not helped their efforts.” Statistics from ...

14. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... almost two-thirds have histories of violent and/or aggressive behaviour. “Around 250 young people have passed through Pasifika so far and received help with education, personal and social skills, finding ...

15. Bringing together the family services in Mt Druitt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... services will also reduce the likelihood of parents finding themselves overcome by that horrible feeling of helplessness when they don’t know who to approach for assistance or where to start looking.” ...

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

... seeking help finding work through their Job Network provider. “While the Federal Government has also recently boosted funds to provide more financial counsellors on the ground, we think there’s still ...

17. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... as a result of the economic downturn, are finding themselves suddenly without a job and it’s a positive result for Job Network providers, like Mission Australia. “When someone loses their job, particularly ...

18. Training investment will boost employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... incredibly successful in providing training for people entrenched in unemployment for longer than 12 months, often with severe challenges to finding a job, including poor literacy and numeracy, mental ...

19. Mission Australia's Michael Project for the homeless launched today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and clean for yourself and to look after your health. To do that successfully, homeless people need help across a range of areas – health, educational and social services – in addition to finding a safe ...

20. Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to affordable housing - are the most critical. “While the temperatures remain so high in South Australia, we should put the heat on the community as a whole to finding real and lasting solutions to homelessness ...

21. Work for dole team graduates after giving new life to Kaurna Plains pre-school
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... also now obtained important skills and expertise that will increase their chances of finding on-going work,” Mr Roffe said. Media are invited to attend the official graduation function. Please note, ...

22. More homeless services needed in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... accommodation centres where they can receive help – but we’re finding that in many cases the beds and other resources they need just aren’t there,” said Mr Mundy. “There are some fantastic providers ...

23. WA’s booming housing market drives 30% increase in homeless families
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said due to the large increase in housing prices and rents in Perth and WA over the past three years, more and more families were finding themselves homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in overcrowded ...

24. Young people in Adelaide’s south on a roll to prevent crime, bridge generation gap
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... looking around the Happy Valley Bowls Club area to come up with ways to help prevent crime and reduce fear, such as improved lighting and pathways etc. They will present their findings at the lawn bowls ...

25. Mission Australia launches 2007 Youth Survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... other organisations who can draw on the findings to assist in areas of policy making and service provision,” Mr Herselman said. “It’s also an important resource for parents.” “Young people are a key ...