Mission Australia

1. Mission Australia winner celebrates with BBQ cooked by celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... new barbeque – and celebrity chef Ben O’Donoghue. In October 2009, Ben O’Donoghue – one of Australia’s most talented and well-loved celebrity chefs, TV presenters and cook book authors – joined forces ...

2. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  issues such as a relationship breakdown, or the loss of a loved one. In our experience people are often facing multiple issues so by taking a holistic approach, the outcome is better. “And importantly ...

3. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... dealing with substance abuse, or a sweetly sung lament on loves lost and remembered, or a billowing gothic industrial epic on what it's like to really live on the streets,” said Michael Hanlon, one ...

4. Missionbeat: a Sydney icon turns 30
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Having said that, I wouldn’t mind us missing out on our 60th anniversary. We’d love to see government targets met to find accommodation for all roughsleepers by the end of the next decade – and that ...

5. About Mission Australia
(Pathways/About Us)

... various City Missions, including Sydney City Mission, our founding purpose is to meet human need and to give expression to the love of God. We believe in helping Australians in need get back on their ...

6. Chaplaincy
(Pathways/About Us)

...  “I give you a new commandment: Love one another; Just as I have loved you,You also must love one another”  John 13:34 ...

7. Purpose, Vision and Values
(Pathways/About Us)

... of the love of God'   "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. So, we also ought to lay down our lives for others." (1 John 3:16)     Our vision:   'Our ...

8. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... ‘Recessionism’ is exhibited at The Picture House Gallery in Gunning, NSW. LORRAE DESMOND Lorrae Desmond (MBE) is one of Australia’s most loved stars. Best remembered for her Logie Award winning ...

9. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... campaign up and running very shortly and would love to hear from anyone who is interested in taking a couple of hours to help us hit our goals and make Australia a fairer place for everyone.   Ideally, ...

10. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... for further information. Nautical November/Love Boat/Melbourne Cup Activity: Host a lunch for the residents Date: November Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm Volunteers: 8-12 Financial cost estimate: ...

11. Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... get on to the Department of Housing waiting list - something I could never have done on my own. Now I’m married to a lovely woman and we have a unit of our own. My problems are over and we have a great ...

12. Making or Changing Your Will
(Donations/Bequests)

... in Sydney, Benjamin Short founded the Sydney City Mission. This Mission eventually grew into the organisation we know today as Mission Australia. His original vision ‘to spread the love of God and to ...

13. Give in Memory
(Donations/Give In Memory)

In Memory of a Loved One A special way to honour a loved one when they pass away is by offering friends and family the opportunity to make donations to Mission Australia to celebrate their life, instead ...

14. Missionbeat Bikes hit the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

World Environment Day, 5 June 2009 On 5 June, World Environment Day, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore MP will launch Australia’s newest and greenest homelessness service, the Missionbeat Bikes, ...

15. When Gambling is No Longer Fun
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... poor self-esteem, a tragedy or painful event such as the death of a loved one or a history of abuse. Since we know the precursors are often social, it makes sense to start with more preventative programs ...

16. West Heidelberg community unites to celebrate Harmony Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... will do so much to develop their life skills.” Heidelberg United FC vice-President, John Lioupas says Harmony Day represents the ethos of the club and the community. “We love our community and we’re ...

17. Specials & Events
(Big Heart/information)

... day with over 40 staff participating and over $17K pre-loved retail value of items was donated. NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards One of Big Hearts valued volunteers; Steve Firman was recently presented ...

18. Here comes trouble: new Sounds of the Street album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... good stuff, that comes at them everyday. Everything from being homeless, to drug and alcohol use, what it’s like being a refugee in Australia, relationship stuff, gender stuff, love, war… everything they ...

19. Youth Beat service to help young Tasmanians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and Jade Lowe. The van’s design is based around the spray painting of a heart and wings graphic which signify that there is love and hope to give – which is exactly what Youth Beat hopes to achieve. ...

20. Young people in Adelaide’s south on a roll to prevent crime, bridge generation gap
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... than a bowling green, there’s not a hint of hesitation about the day for them. “They love the idea of learning how to play lawn bowls, they came up with the idea themselves,” says Mission Australia’s ...

21. Rising cost of living set to increase numbers at Christmas Lunch in the Park
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... but we are expecting to reach - or even surpass – 2,000 people at this year’s event. The majority of our guests will be struggling families, homeless people, migrants and those who have lost loved ones ...

22. Get adventurous for charity
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the best urban trekkers in Melbourne – and helping disadvantaged young people and families at the same time? Then you’ll love the Kodak Urban Max Adventure! Held on Saturday 7th October, the Kodak Urban ...

23. Easter advertisement
(Uncategorised Content)

... and that the power of love can dismiss any sadness.”   Rev. Robyn Richardson Mission Australia NSW Chaplain  ...