Mission Australia

1. Staff profile: Charcoal Lane Head Chef Damien Styles
(Daily News/Blog)

... about positivity, giving the kids a shot at something and focusing more on where they are going. It’s about their future, not about their past. “We run two programs for the kids here. First, Certificate ...

2. Social Enterprise in Action: Charcoal Lane featured on Sky Business
(Daily News/Blog)

... at this link 'Social Business' discusses the latest news in not-for-profit activity, corporate responsibility, philanthropy and volunteering. It focuses on key issues around social entrepreneurship, public ...

3. Forum tackles Aboriginal employment
(Daily News/Blog)

Ways Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians can work together to create more sustainable employment was the focus of yesterday’s Generation One ideas forum. Generation One, an initiative led by Fortescue ...

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

... sleep, making it hard to stay focused and motivated. The Winter Sleep out is a fantastic Mission Australia initiative and one which CYI will continue to be involved with. "CYI staff would like to thank ...

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

... YOS is a voluntary case management based program supporting young people who are disadvantaged or at risk. The youth outreach support program is an early intervention model focussed on homelessness prevention ...

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

... there has been no commitment or time frame to implement the recommendations. With poker machines accounting for 75-80 percent of problem gamblers, the Commission was right focus on further restrictions ...

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

Today Mission Australia has launched the 'Ordinary' series of television advertisements featuring the transformation of a former Mission Australia client - Adrian*. Meet Adrian... "Not that long ago, ...

8. 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 ...

9. Building MA Housing brick by brick
(Daily News/Blog)

... to be at Mission Australia Housing. I believe that we will succeed in creating something special if we focus on providing a very good quality customer focused service for our residents, whilst also linking ...

10. National Green Jobs Corps
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

What is National Green Jobs Corps? National Green Jobs Corps is the Australian Government’s environmentally focussed work experience and accredited training program for 17–24 year olds. As a National ...

11. Chigwell House (TAS)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Please contact Alayne on 6275 7000 for more information. Youth Beat provides a mobile outreach service to young people in the City of Glenorchy.  Its focus is to connect with young people at risk ...

12. Report shows way forward to tackle youth unemployment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... youth-focussed age limits on a number of subsidised traineeships to ensure young people without qualifications continue to be a priority group for this employment pathway. an increase in employer incentives ...

13. Domino’s launches Facebook fundraiser
(Daily News/Blog)

... our focus being on preventing homelessness from occurring, the money raised through this event will go towards financial counseling, family and individual support programs, mental health support and employment ...

14. Learning Unlimited (SA)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Learning Unlimited is a suite of services in South Australia with a focus on working in partnership with schools to meet the needs of young people who are at risk of leaving school or home. These programs ...

15. Pathways projects (VIC, QLD, NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Northern Melbourne, VIC This site is focused on supporting the children of African refugee families living in Northern Metropolitan Melbourne to make positive transitions into and through school. ...

16. We must act now to save a lost generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... believes the primary focus of service providers must be to prevent youth unemployment in the first instance by offering holistic support. In situations where prevention fails we must ensure there is a ...

17. ABC Learning centres purchase – a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and educational outcomes – and get thousands of Australian kids off to the very best start in life. “Our partners in this venture are not driven by profit, but by purpose: to provide high quality, education-focused ...

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

... Mission Australia’s Christmas Appeal - This year’s Christmas appeal focuses on child poverty. Mission Australia helps disadvantaged children in a range of ways including by providing accommodation and ...

19. Leading charities provide a new start for ABC Learning
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... are stable and respected, with a proven track record of delivering childcare and other social programs with professionalism, integrity, and a focus on the needs of children and families. “GoodStart will ...

20. 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 ...

21. Australia's Rugby Players lend Mission Australia a hand
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people in our services – particularly young people in need – who will be inspired by meeting these top players and hearing about how they stay positive, keep their focus and rise to the challenges thrown ...

22. Homeless hit the street for City2Surf
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... goal to focus on and it’s motivated them to take better care of themselves – to eat better, get more exercise and seek treatment for chronic conditions. “There are also profound social effects related ...

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

In Queensland, Mission Australia focuses on providing pathways away from homelessness and pathways to strong families and healthy, happy children.    Click here to contact Mission Australia in Queensland ...

24. Community Services in Victoria
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

In Victoria Mission Australia focusses on providing pathways to strong families, healthy children and building a successful future for youth in crisis.    Click here to contact Mission Australia ...

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

... hours. Various roles - Mission Australia Centre, Surry Hills Mission Australia volunteers and staff focus on empowering people and building communities. The Mission Australia Centre in Surry Hills ...