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1. MA Housing celebrates first anniversary at its Blacktown base
(Daily News/Blog)

... the organisation was proud to play a role in the local community. “The beauty of working in Blacktown is that we have been able to become part of an amazing community that is rich in history, diversity ...

2. Patrick gets second chance with Catalyst Clemente
(Daily News/Blog)

... and long-term unemployment with access to accredited university courses in humanities subjects such as literature, arts, communication and Australian history. Like so many people who have experienced ...

3. Young mums are aiming for success
(Community Services/Community Services)

... about their issues of concern and for the first time in the 10-year history of our annual survey, anxiety about education (37.3 per cent, up from 25.5 per cent in 2010) and coping with stress (35.4 per ...

4. Our partners
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... Express Global Merchant Services. Find out more...   AMP Foundation  AMP and Mission Australia share a long history. AMP’s first life insurance agent Benjamin Short was the original ...

5. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia has a long history of speaking out about poverty and disadvantage. As part of Our Strategy Towards 2020, we aim to become a recognised thought leader by our peers in the sector, government, ...

6. Life-changing uni course recognised at CAN Awards
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... provides accredited university courses in humanities subjects such as literature and Australian history as a step towards overcoming poverty and other serious challenges. The courses are conducted in a ...

7. The 2011 Race to Survive off to a flying start
(Daily News/Blog)

... the next few days,” Beverley told racers. Beverley added that the history of the region’s Aboriginal people was in many ways itself a tale of a survival. “In my culture it’s all about the collective ...

8. Catalyst-Clemente study finds learning turns lives around
(Daily News/Blog)

... according to the new Addressing Multiple Disadvantage study. The Catalyst-Clemente program provides accredited university courses in humanities subjects such as literature and Australian history as a ...

9. Sounds of hope from a new generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... remarkable generosity of our supporters, we are able to use our long history and experience of working with young people and assist them to overcome their challenges in a balanced and healthy way. For ...

10. Responding to Mount Barker's growing community service needs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... with existing services in the region so we can learn how Mission Australia may be able to further support them to address community needs. “Mission Australia has a long history of helping people discover ...

11. More traineeships in Bellambi for people with disability
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... history that all governments have committed to a unified, national approach to improving the lives of people with disability, their families and carers. The Feather Weight project is one of 12 Innovation ...

12. Unsung Heroes – Stories from Dubbo DVD launch
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... who realised after the death of two well loved local Elders that not only did the community lose two well respected Elders but also their history, life experience and stories. “This project will provide ...

13. New report highlights Australian job opportunities
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... are jobs available and that there has rarely been a better time in our nation’s history for people to enter the workforce.” For more information and to view Australian Jobs 2011 www.deewr.gov.au/australianjobs ...

14. Literacy courses ‘a lifesaver’
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... early school leavers or those with a history of interrupted schooling, as well people for whom English is a second language. Ms Seears finished high school in 2002 and started a diploma in hospitality ...

15. Juvenile detainee findings a ‘damning indictment’
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... People in Custody Health Survey also states that more than 27 per cent of incarcerated young people (and 40 per cent of young women) had a history of foster or kinship care. Ms Green said the current ...

16. MA to provide accommodation support for young offenders
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Government Media Release, 17 March 2011  Mission Australia has been selected for an important accommodation support service in the Riverina Murray region aimed at helping young offenders with a history ...

17. 300 Melbournians to get taste of reconciliation on Sandridge Bridge
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the Bridge Walks for Reconciliation. Sandridge Bridge and the surrounding area is significant to Aboriginal history in Melbourne and has been a meeting place of peoples and cultures for centuries including ...

18. Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Terminology for Aboriginal Australian people Visit the Flinders University website for a guide to appropriate language use for Aboriginal history, society, naming, culture and classification. Australian ...

19. 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)

At Mission Australia we aspire to give you every opportunity to learn about the role you are applying for; our rich Christian history; our values and culture.  We’ll endeavour to give you access to as ...

20. Volunteering opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... weeks. Volunteers are needed in the metropolitan Sydney areas.  No formal qualifications or experience necessary, just a competent level of spoken and written English. A Criminal History Check ...

21. Research and Social Policy
(Research/Research and Social Policy)

A fairer Australia for all Mission Australia has a long history of speaking out about poverty and disadvantage. The valuable experience gained working in the field over the past 150 years, coupled with ...

22. Early Learning Services - Warnbro
(Early Learning Services/WA)

... it is my love and my passion. During my career history I have worked as a Nanny, Assessor, Group Leader, Coordinator, Centre Director and most recently Operations Manager.  I moved to Australia 4 ...

23. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... a lot about art history. Volunteering has introduced me to a whole other world. "So many of the people I work with are incredibly inspiring. For many, their lives have been extremely difficult but they ...

24. AMP Foundation
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

AMP and Mission Australia share a long history. AMP’s first life insurance  agent (would now be known as a Financial Planner) Benjamin Short was the original founder of Sydney City Mission in 1862 ...

25. About Mission Australia
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia is a Christian community service organisation that has been transforming the lives of Australians in need for more than 150 years. Through our 550 community and employment services we assist ...