Mission Australia

1. The changing taste of welfare services - The evolution of Cafe One
(Document Downloads)

... from having both their nutritional and other needs addressed in a respectful and responsible way. ...

2. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... crime had recently had their cars stolen and burnt out. “Both recipients are very excited about their new cars, with one having found it difficult without transport to attend work and study commitments ...

3. How we acquire talent and give you every opportunity to ensure our organisation is the perfect fit for you!
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... interest in can be found in the position description attached to each advertisement. Should I provide my general resume/CV? Having read the position description we have provided as part of our advertisement ...

4. Missionbeat: a Sydney icon turns 30
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Having said that, I wouldn’t mind us missing out on our 60th anniversary. We’d love to see government targets met to find accommodation for all roughsleepers by the end of the next decade – and that ...

5. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... Network. MAX CULLEN Max Cullen is a well-known Australian having had a long career in the visual and performing arts. Starting as a Newspaper artist and cartoonist, painter and sculptor, Max trained ...

6. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

At Mission Australia Employment Solutions, we can help you find the candidates you want without having to do it yourself, or the expense of using a recruitment company. We’ll attract and screen candidates ...

7. Graduate Success - Diana Nicholson
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

Graduate Trainee Testimony – Diana Nicholson, HR Administrator National Office In 2007 I was involved in the inaugural Mission Australia Graduate Program. Having completed a degree in Commerce majoring ...

8. Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... Australia, they would have nowhere to turn to for help. So I decided then and there to become a regular supporter. I remember one day having a discussion with my mother who said she was definitely going ...

9. Mission Australia to build $16M Aged Homeless Service as number of elderly homeless climbs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... will have a mental illness or acquired brain injury when they are referred to us, and they are far more likely to arrive having experienced much higher levels of illness because of a lack of adequate shelter, ...

10. When Gambling is No Longer Fun
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... nation. Per head, we spend twice as much on gambling each year as North Americans; an annual loss of $1300 for every adult Australian. For many of us having a flutter is an enjoyable activity that causes ...

11. Mission Australia opens its Heart to Nowra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... dropped out of school to reconnect with education and training to give them a better shot at having a decent job and fulfilling adult life.” Thanks to shared premises with J2S, a registered training organisation ...

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

... That’s the reason behind having both the Directory and the Forum – to give families and children better quality, more holistic support when they need it most. “Providing greater integration between the ...

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

... not-for-profit sector work more closely with the government on the impact the global financial crisis is having on disadvantaged Australians – met in Melbourne this morning... Mr Hall said Mission ...

14. Mission Australia welcomes Homelessness Revolution
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that are complementary to accommodation support and which are essential to getting homeless people back on their feet. “Getting out of homelessness – and staying out – is about more than just having a ...

15. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... offered by providers – stop homeless people having to 'run around' between different agencies. Navigating various agencies is formidable if you're a vulnerable homeless person and it’s easy to slip through ...

16. Award winning aged-care service for the homeless turns ten
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... In addition to having a safe home, residents have access to medical treatment and support, psychiatric and psychogeriatric treatment, recreational activities and assistance with daily tasks. Without a ...

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

... of homelessness – and staying out – is about more than just having a roof over your head. It’s also about being able to participate in your community – having the capacity to find and keep a job, to cook ...

18. Homeless men take up the City2Surf Challenge
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – for their fitness, their self-esteem and for just improving their general outlook on life,” said Daniel. “Getting out of homelessness – and staying out – is about more than just having a roof over your ...

19. Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Levels of education among students were generally low, with only one student having completed an undergraduate degree. Upon entering the course, the students’ social participation wasn’t very high, ...

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

Mission Australia is calling on young Australians to help highlight important issues in their lives by having their say in the charity’s 2008 National Youth Survey. The survey is Australia’s largest annual ...

21. 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 ...

22. Migrants and refugees give back to Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... have donated countless hours to helping vulnerable people settle into this country. “Having gone through their own experiences of settling into a new country, our volunteers are able to bring their knowledge, ...

23. Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Australians can raise $100,000 in donations to help Mission Australia house the homeless this May--without having to give a single penny themselves. For every person who visits housesforthehomeless.com.au, ...

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

... people who seek support from Mission Australia’s Hindmarsh Centre had been hit hard. “This heatwave is having a massive impact on those who are homeless,” Mr Herselman said. “Apart from all the usual ...

25. New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... program already, with our very first client – who looked like having to go into residential care because she was unable to look after herself - now capable of living independently,” she said. The Personal ...