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1. What drives our Home Tutor Scheme volunteers to give?
(Daily News/Blog)

... with migrants and refugees - many of whom are house-bound because they're caring for infant children, family responsibilities or illness. Volunteer tutors are provided with free training and support ...

2. Triple Care Farms students give back to local community
(Daily News/Blog)

...  Triple Care Farm is a residential program assisting young people who have experienced homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute behavioural problems to get their lives back on track. Nineteen-year-old ...

3. Our Roma House adventurers scale new heights
(Daily News/Blog)

... last week have spent years of their lives sleeping rough, struggling with mental illness, financial strain, unemployment, poverty, domestic violence or substance misuse. “In many cases they have lost ...

4. Snapshot paints depressing picture of impact of homelessness
(Daily News/Blog)

... people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness have access to the services that can support them through many of the issues that contribute to their situation, such as mental illness and family breakdown. ...

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

...  Delivered in partnership by Mission Australia and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Brisbane and Minter Ellison, this program provides people struggling with homelessness, mental illness ...

6. Shannon Noll shines light on the music biz for Triple Care Farm students
(Daily News/Blog)

... substance abuse, mental illness or acute behavioural problems. With a generous contribution of over $220,000 in funding from the CCAF since 2009, Triple Care Farm has since expanded its CAVE program ...

7. Celebrating A Safe Place for Change
(Community Services/Community Services)

Triple Care Farm is Mission Australia's residential program for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute behavioural problems. Since 1989, this farm in the picturesque ...

8. Giving voice to the voiceless
(Community Services/Community Services)

... five Australians will suffer from a mental illness, or that it disproportionately affects vulnerable young people. Mental illness is a big problem for many Mission Australia clients. Across the ...

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

... program in the Southern Highlands for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute behavioural problems. Funds raised by FIGS have greatly assisted its development, ...

10. Put your unused sports gear to good use
(Daily News/Blog)

... Fit For Good recently funded a new on-site gym at Triple Care Farm – Mission Australia’s acclaimed residential program for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute ...

11. Going Places (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... the circumstances that have led to their homelessness are complex and people need a range of support services to help them address issues including unemployment, poverty, mental illness, drug and alcohol ...

12. Missionbeat nurse makes ‘sydney’ magazine’s influence list
(Daily News/Blog)

... this year. “They don’t have the right forms or may be illiterate. Mental illness, drugs and alcohol play a huge part, but the common thread is poverty and a lack of opportunities.” The Michael Project ...

13. Service excellence
(Pathways/About Us)

... family breakdown, unemployment, homelessness and mental illness compound the challenges of youth. Our youth services are driven by the conviction that, if given appropriate support, all young people have ...

14. Resolve to help at-risk Queenslanders stay housed
(Daily News/Blog)

Social housing tenants at risk of homelessness due to mental illness will get extra support to remain in secure accommodation thanks to a new Queensland Government initiative delivered by Mission Australia. ...

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

Media Release, 27 October 2011 A groundbreaking university course for people struggling with homelessness, mental illness and long-term unemployment has received a major gong at this year’s Community Action ...

16. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(Daily News/Blog)

... illness, drug and alcohol abuse and family breakdown. Since last November, the Queensland Government funded program has assisted almost 150 people who were experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including ...

17. Family and Carer Mental Health Program celebrates Carers Week
(Daily News/Blog)

... and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail aged. There are currently over 2.6 million unpaid family carers in ...

18. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... issues including unemployment, poverty, mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse and family breakdown. Since last November, the Queensland Government funded program has assisted almost 150 people who were ...

19. Letter to the Editor from Toby Hall, CEO, Mission Australia
(Daily News/Blog)

... factors to homelessness, such as family conflict, mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse – issues which Johns conveniently overlooks – are on the rise. Why is he happy to trust the word of statisticians ...

20. ‘Open Your Mind’ – Mental Health Week in Whyalla
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a host of information. People who have experienced mental illness will also be sharing their personal stories. Mental illness is a general term that refers to a group of illnesses affecting the mind. ...

21. Free Mind Field music event for Perth youth
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Director Carmen Acosta said Mind Field will highlight treatment options available for young people dealing with issues such as mental illness, homelessness and substance misuse. “Mind Field is all about ...

22. SMILES for youth starts Mental Health Month
(Daily News/Blog)

... Mental Illness + Life Enhancement Skills) program, this partnership between Mission Australia Family and Carer Mental Health Program and the Kempsey Community Mental Health Service helps young people to ...

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

A groundbreaking university course for people struggling with homelessness, mental illness and long-term unemployment has resulted in improved health, housing, financial and social outlooks among participants ...

24. Catalyst-Clemente to feature on 6.30 with George Negus tonight
(Daily News/Blog)

Tonight’s 6.30 with George Negus on Channel 10 will feature a report on Catalyst-Clemente, – a university course designed for people struggling with homelessness, mental illness and long-term unemployment. ...

25. Charles Chambers Court wins national aged care award
(Daily News/Blog)

... participation. Last week the first slab was poured on the site, so this project is officially “out of the ground”. The majority of residents accessing the new facility will have a mental illness or acquired ...