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1. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week: Seniors at risk
(Daily News/Blog)

More seniors are turning to gambling to escape boredom, loneliness or the recent loss of a loved one, says Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service Counsellor Karen Rendall. Ms ...

2. CYI postcards celebrate transformative power of art
(Daily News/Blog)

... was so anxious I couldn’t even open my mouth to speak to anyone,” she recalled. “But I loved the creativity of the class, so I kept going. I spoke with my Mission Australia counsellor about my mum and ...

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

... destroys your health, keeps you out of a job and cuts you off from your family and loved ones,” said Ms Morgan-Thomas. “We see this among the people we help every single day. Today’s report is further ...

4. Energiser Toy Rescue giving battery-operated toys new life
(Daily News/Blog)

Energizer Australia is busy collecting, polishing and repowering pre-loved battery-powered toys to donate to families in need who are receiving support from Mission Australia services. Run in partnership ...

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

... stage held down three jobs just to exist. Each story emphasises that “it could be you”, with an accident or health crisis, the death of a loved one or the loss of a job triggering a slide into homelessness. ...

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

... loved and belong; Celebrate milestones and daily routines. Tips for young people  Exercise – physical activity can reduce the tension in your muscles and your mind; Get organised – arrange ...

7. Gambling companies target young men, Lateline reports
(Daily News/Blog)

... internet access is fuelling betting on sports matches Read more in ‘Rise in betting on the net a concern’.  Is gambling a problem for you or a loved one? Mission Australia offers free face-to-face ...

8. Free Christmas breakfast for the Illawarra community
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... far away from loved ones and don’t have anyone to share that special Christmas meal with.” “It will also be an opportunity for any interested locals to come along and connect and celebrate Christmas ...

9. Avoid being taken for a ride this Melbourne Cup
(Daily News/Blog)

The Melbourne Cup – commonly know as the ‘race that stops a nation’ – is one of the most loved fixtures on the Australian events calendar. But while there is fun to be had in a flutter, it is important ...

10. The case for a brighter future
(Community Services/Community Services)

... with potential, a good school girl, didn’t get into much trouble. I loved looking after children and babysitting for some weekend pocket money. “Then it all changed after one night, when I met the man ...

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

... each and every year. “Our Cairns hotels are very much part of their local communities and are happy to lend a hand in any way they can to help improve the lives of those less fortunate. By donating pre-loved ...

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

... lives of those less fortunate. By donating pre-loved hotel wares, furniture and lost property it is just one small way we can give something back to the communities in which we operate”. Mission Australia’s ...

13. Santana’s sleeping under the stars for a good cause
(Daily News/Blog)

... and their two young boys – and the whole family loved it. It was such a great excuse to sit down and really spend some quality time with them. It’s not often we get to do that. We also got to introduce ...

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

... set up a makeshift workshop in his garage at home and loved to create sculptures from recycled materials. Brett also loved to write stories about his creations and name each piece of his art. So it was ...

15. 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 ...

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

... campaign is supported by a consortium of Australia’s most loved charities. Research shows that while 70% of the Australian population support charities, only 7.5% of Australians over 60 leave a charitable ...