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... people based on their drive and determination,” Mr Silverston said. “If you have a great idea but lack the will or desire you won’t succeed. The key with New York Dreams was the uniqueness of this potential ...
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
... opportunities, and a lack of ‘job-readiness’ among some of the young people themselves. “Employers tell us that young job prospects often don’t have the ‘soft skills’ needed to enter the workforce, that ...
Monday, 09 January 2012
... in the cost of utilities and transport, it’s individuals and families at the lower end of the income scale that are most affected. “The situation has serious impacts down the line. Because of the lack ...
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
... with Mission Australia’s own experiences. Our data suggests that single women with children and families are likely to have the most difficulty in accessing accommodation due to a lack of capacity. “Anecdotally, ...
Thursday, 15 December 2011
... 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 ...
Thursday, 08 December 2011
6. State of inaction keeps kids in poverty
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... and 67 per cent of sole-parent families were turned away from services because of the system's lack of capacity. Any parent with schoolchildren need only think of their child's year group and it's likely ...
Friday, 28 October 2011
7. The case for a brighter future
(Community Services/Community Services)
... It provides support for families who have children aged eight or under, facing specific issues including domestic violence; parental drug and alcohol abuse; mental health issues; lack of family or social ...
Thursday, 27 October 2011
One of the country’s largest providers of accommodation and support services for homeless people says Australia’s homeless children are being let down by a patchwork approach to their welfare and a lack ...
Thursday, 27 October 2011
... gambling issues within their community, and among their clients. SBS’s most recent Living Black program looked at Owen’s journey from problem gambler to community educator. Watch ‘All Bets Are Off’ ...
Monday, 24 October 2011
10. Mission Australia Educates on Problem Gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... Co-op, 79-81 Jersey Road, Blackett. This workshop is part of a program which will be rolled out across 20 New South Wales communities over the next 12 months, and is funded by Communities NSW through ...
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
11. Deadly trip for Kempsey teens
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... also attended, and were delighted when the Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment winner, Brian Dowd from Black on Track Employment, acknowledged Mission Australia’s ...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
... in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment winner, Brian Dowd from Black on Track Employment, acknowledged Mission Australia’s work in is his acceptance speech. Mission Australia’s Leadership ...
Thursday, 29 September 2011
... step towards overcoming poverty and other serious challenges. Modelled on a successful initiative in the United States, the program is based on the belief that poverty is more than just a lack...A groundbreaking ...
Thursday, 22 September 2011
14. Toby Hall talks social justice on Just Salvos
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... such as Harlem in New York focused on local education, things started to change for the better – “But you need sustained, continued effort to make the change.” Mr Hall also said that the lack of affordable ...
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
... Samantha Cockfield said young drivers represent 27 per cent of those killed on our roads and are more at risk because they lack driving experience and take more risks. “Recent TAC research also shows ...
Friday, 02 September 2011
...  In fact, people who have been homeless experience much higher levels of illness because of a lack of adequate shelter, unsanitary living conditions, and eating badly. They also age prematurely. The ...
Thursday, 01 September 2011
... and anxiety and lacked the confidence to make friends and socialise like other teenagers. Unlike Clare, Brett grew up in the arms of a supportive and loving family, but he had greater needs than school ...
Monday, 15 August 2011
... role models and challenging activities to break the cycle of negative behaviours. Many of the participants in the programs are dealing with issues including poor school attendance, lack of motivation, ...
Monday, 15 August 2011
19. Children do their bit for National Tree Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... outside daily. A generation earlier, 64 per cent of children enjoyed climbing trees, playing hopscotch, skipping and exploring nature on a regular basis. “The lack of outdoor activity reduces opportunities ...
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
20. Communities for Children - Mt Druitt (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)
... and give children in the Mt Druitt area the best start in life. The Family Links project targets three communities in the Mt Druitt area – Blackett, Hebersham and Whalan. It is designed for significantly ...
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
... greatest barriers to people contemplating entering or re-entering the workforce has been a lack of incentive. What’s the incentive in getting off income support when you’re financially worse off simply ...
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
... to Australians whose lives have spiralled out of control because of a series of unfortunate incidents and plain bad luck like a job loss, poor health, the death of a loved one or lack of a support network. ...
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
... a small gift can make a huge difference to someone like Sheree*. Sheree had been beaten continuously by her husband for the past five years. One night he hit her so hard that she blacked out for a few...With ...
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
... and train volunteer Home Tutors to teach English in the following regions of Sydney: Blacktown, the Outer West, Central West, Fairfield/Cabramatta, inner Sydney (including the CBD), eastern and southern ...
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
25. Concern at numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... with Mission Australia’s own experiences. Our data suggests that single women with children and families are likely to have the most difficulty in accessing accommodation due to a lack of capacity.  ...
Thursday, 09 June 2011
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