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1. Photo essay focuses on homeless women who ‘deserve better’
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia understands only too well that there is not “typical” face of homelessness – it can affect people of all backgrounds, genders and ages. To mark International Women’s Day The Global ...

2. 'Connecting girls, inspiring futures’ on International Women's Day
(Daily News/Blog)

Today Mission Australia joins organisation's worldwide in marking the 101st International Women's Day, which celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women and highlights remaining ...

3. Avoiding the pitfalls of online sports betting this footy season
(Daily News/Blog)

... in the comfort of their own home or, since the rise of smartphones, almost anywhere. But it’s not without risks. International studies show that the prevalence of problem gambling is three to four times ...

4. Roar and Mission Australia kick off Indigenous jobs program
(Daily News/Blog)

... of the IEP, the Roar hosted a corporate “international” cup, which featured 24 teams each representing a World Cup team and sporting Mission Australia logos on their shirts. The teams included Mission ...

5. Pathways to Prevention (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... at Griffith University as part of an ongoing research project. The program’s proven outcomes have achieved national and international recognition. Download the Pathways to Prevention Project: The first ...

6. Big Heart brings families together!
(Daily News/Blog)

To celebrate International Volunteer Day we’d like to share two wonderful stories from Big Heart volunteers who work in our Big Heart Op Shops. Rob McCammon (pictured) who volunteers at our Dapto Big ...

7. We love our Big Hearted volunteers
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia’s Big Heart Enterprises in the Illawarra has marked 21 years of volunteering with a picnic and commemorative booklet – just in time for International Volunteer Day.  More than 100 volunteers ...

8. Student on a mission
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... students from across Australia to attend the eighth Australian and New Zealand Adolescent Health Conference and the third International Association for Adult Health Asia Pacific Congress being in Sydney ...

9. Follow the Charcoal Lane story through film
(Daily News/Blog)

...  The series of video vignettes exploring the work being done at this special restaurant will unfold over the next few weeks to coincide with this months’ Presidents Cup, the prestigious international golfing ...

10. Is there a better approach to remote Aboriginal communities?
(Daily News/Blog)

... Mission Australia, World Vision, Oxfam, Plan International, Anglicare and Uniting Care – along with Indigenous agencies – are well placed to provide that support. We cannot provide the answers. But what ...

11. What are you doing for Anti-Poverty Week?
(Daily News/Blog)

... have already seen the documentary have commented on how inspired they were to continue their work.” Anti-Poverty Week was established in Australia as an expansion of the United Nation’s annual International ...

12. Mission Australia welcomes onshore processing
(Daily News/Blog)

... both as human beings and as a member of the international community. “We particularly welcome the government’s announcement that it will speed up processing and grant bridging visas to allow asylum seekers ...

13. Advertisement - The Australian: A call for changes in asylum seeker policy
(Daily News/Blog)

... the treatment of asylum seekers by immediately abandoning the policy of offshore processing and focusing on policies that uphold Australia’s human rights obligations domestically and internationally.  ...

14. A call for changes in asylum seeker policy
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... obligations domestically and internationally. Instead of considering changes to the agreement with Malaysia or to the Migration Act, or looking at other offshore solutions, the groups urge Australia ...

15. Leading charities and church offer to house unaccompanied asylum seeker children
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... asylum seekers to Malaysia – a country that is not a signatory to the 1951 International Refugee Convention – is a shocking proposal," said Baptcare's Chief Executive, Mr Jeff Davey. "We believe the ...

16. International Youth Day – a chance to help young people reconnect
(News/Media Releases Archive)

MA Media Release, 12 August 2011 As communities around the world celebrate International Youth Day today, Mission Australia is reminding Queenslanders to spare a thought for those young people who are ...

17. Help needed for kids from disadvantaged families to make successful transition to school
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... international evidence that the early years of a person’s life establish the foundations for adulthood. If there is upheaval during this time – particularly during the transition from preschool to school ...

18. Mission Australia to hold free families week community event at Miller Square
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... International Day of Families on 15 May. Hundreds of community groups, businesses and government departments register local events around the country. The central aim of National Families Week 2011 ...

19. Australian charities join forces to change attitudes to bequest giving
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a Charity: 0416 753 984 Sue Bobbermein, Cancer Council Australia: 02 8063 4154 Member charities include: ActionAid Alzheimer’s Australia NSW Amnesty International Australia Anglicare Canberra ...

20. 300 Melbournians to get taste of reconciliation on Sandridge Bridge
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of the Melbourne International Food and Wine Festival. Taste of Reconciliation: Bridge Lunch is a sumptuous four-course lunch designedand served by Charcoal Lanethat celebrates the11th anniversary of ...

21. Urban Renewal (VIC)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... is headed by Chris Hawken, who has over 30 years’ national and international experience in the landscaping industry. Award-winning projects Chris has worked on include the Singapore Skate Park, which won ...

22. Governance
(Pathways/About Us)

... the employment services and healthcare sectors. He is the Executive Chairman of an international website development company, Vortala Pty Ltd, which develops chiropractic and dental websites.   ...

23. Store Locations
(Big Heart/information)

... on Ebay Big Heart also sells items on Ebay as a unique way to generate greater support and interest, not only on a national, but international level. This allows people who do not live ...

24. Seen and Heard: putting children on the homelessness agenda
(Downloads/Social Policy Reports/Social Policy Reports Documents)

... of homelessness on children, service providers’ current practices and families’ experience of the homeless service system. It draws on key findings from national and international research and an exploratory ...

25. Youth Employment Stategy (YES) - 2006
(Downloads/Social Policy Reports/Social Policy Reports Documents)

... and its Youth Strategy and Advocacy Group, Chaired by Rupert Myer, and is based on several years of national and international research and analysis.  ...