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Mission Australia’s Going Places service in Cairns, which helps disadvantaged locals to find and sustain housing, has been named as a finalist in the 2012 Health and Community Services Workforce Innovation ...
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
... 15 South Australian teenagers to be Body Image Ambassadors to help young people have a healthier and more realistic appraisal of their body image. The chosen ambassadors will receive media literacy, ...
Thursday, 10 May 2012
... and the injection of significant funds towards reducing the public dental health care waiting list are very welcome. “Similarly, measures aimed at getting more Australians participating in employment ...
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
4. The cost of homelessness
(News/MA Newsletter)
... Michael Project, that encouraged homeless men to improve their health and wellbeing, social inclusion and access to stable, long-term housing. It also included a research study, to examine changes to ...
Monday, 07 May 2012
... The south-east of the state has the highest homeless rate per capita. "There has also been an increase in the number of cases involving mental health problems, financial and gambling problems and calls ...
Monday, 07 May 2012
... mental health nurse and social workers from Roma House who help them to address their issues and make the most of the unique experience. The program, said Roma House Service Manager Kelly Sciacca, also ...
Friday, 27 April 2012
... of age). He had been diagnosed with depression, personality disorder and a substance use disorder, but had not sought help from a mental health professional for some time. “It got to the stage where ...
Thursday, 26 April 2012
... of the economic advantages of a support model that gave quick access to a range of dental, mental health, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness support services. Even when taking into account ...
Thursday, 19 April 2012
... Australia’s Michael Project – a three-year initiative funded by a private donor – provided the men with quick access to a range of dental, mental health, literacy and numeracy, self-esteem and fitness ...
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
... Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) found that more than 90,000 clients were assisted by specialist homelessness agencies between July and September 2011. Of those clients 50 per cent were ...
Wednesday, 04 April 2012
... 2005. Based in Sydney’s Surry Hills, CYI runs free creative programs for young people facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues and unemployment. Since 1993, this innovative program ...
Tuesday, 03 April 2012
... Consistent Player Dwayne Alengale) said the finals clash will be a community-wide celebration of skills, health and vitality for young people in the area. “The partnership with the NT AFL is providing ...
Monday, 02 April 2012
... families to access free child health services and support as well,” Ms Chaves said. “Many of the children and families we work with are doing it tough, and that is why community programs like this are ...
Friday, 30 March 2012
... report – the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Australian Social Trends (March Quarter 2012) – makes comparisons between the two groups across a range of indicators including: health, employment, lifestyle ...
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
... Highlands rehabilitation centre for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues. The retired teacher said it was an honour to be recognised for the 12 years she ...
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
... and healthier people. "You watch them change and you watch them grow by setting boundaries, but by having some compassion also," she said. "Now Rick has so much potential.” More good news from ...
Monday, 26 March 2012
... of Health and Ageing, it will offer: Permanent accommodation for 72 residents 24-hour nursing and medical assistance Psychiatric support Good nutrition Allied health intervention Social interaction ...
Friday, 23 March 2012
... youth put school and study satisfaction, and physical and mental health ahead of getting a job, with 21 per cent support. Carving out careers When Terry Brown left school in Year 10 work was not a ...
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
... found that the Catalyst Clemente had wide-ranging benefits for students, resulting in improved health, housing, financial and social outlooks among participants.  ...
Thursday, 15 March 2012
... illness or how my lifestyle was affecting my mental and physical health. I felt like I had dug a hole, so big I couldn’t get out. I felt empty and did not believe I was worth anything. “I have now been ...
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Concerns about the impact sub-standard boarding house accommodation has on the health of vulnerable people have been raised in both today’s Daily Telegraph and The Age.  The Age reports that ...
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
... stage held down three jobs just to exist. Each story emphasises that “it could be you”, with an accident or health crisis, the death of a loved one or the loss of a job triggering a slide into homelessness. ...
Thursday, 08 March 2012
... letter from a woman Gina had provided support to. This mother of two came to Mission Australia after learning her child had serious health issues. On top of that, her husband and father of her children ...
Thursday, 08 March 2012
24. Celebrating A Safe Place for Change
(Community Services/Community Services)
... the best for their futures. Healthy bodies, healthy minds In the era of social networking sites, computer games and DVDs, it’s easy to see how exercise may not be a priority for young people. Yet physical ...
Monday, 05 March 2012
25. Giving voice to the voiceless
(Community Services/Community Services)
When the federal government announced a long-overdue funding boost to mental health services last year, no one was more chuffed and relieved than Mission Australia. It wasn’t just that that one in ...
Monday, 05 March 2012
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