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1. Perth volunteer tutors sought for education program
(Daily News/Blog)

... and a current Health Care Card.” Anyone interested in becoming a Catalyst Clemente LP or student can contact Dorte Dyrbye on 08 9493 2447, or email dyrbyed@missionaustralia.com.au For media enquiries ...

2. NEIS helps basketball star set up dream diner
(Daily News/Blog)

... business and the two characters setting it up. "Raheim is one of those guys who exudes a genuine warmth and Karoline has a driven desire to achieve. You could immediately see the complementary roles ...

3. Wollongong youth get a helping hand from jobs workshop
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... provide some great advice on the ups and downs of looking for a job. For example, we have a social media expert who’ll talk to the young people about how the things you add to your social networking site ...

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

... North Beach Hotel Bulli Fruit Market Hasties Meats Essential Personnel i98fm For more information Leanne Budd Mission Australia Media Contact M: 0457 505 342  ...

5. Snapshot of nation’s housing supply ‘depressing reading’
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Mission Australia Media Contact P: 02 9219 2080 M: 0409 665 495  ...

6. Concern at the number of homeless people turned away
(Daily News/Blog)

... 15 December 2011 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), shows that of people needing new and immediate accommodation in 2010-11, 59 per cent were unable to be placed. The AIHW’s ...

7. Staff on a mission all pull together
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - Weekend Australian, 10 December 2011 In this world of materialism and economic uncertainty it is easy to forget there are institutions dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate ...

8. Children to get their hands dirty at Elizabeth Vale ELS
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - The Adelaide Advertiser, 03 December 2011 The playground transformation at Mission Australia's Elizabeth Vale Early Learning Service (ELS) has now been completed. Thanks to a generous ...

9. Young people speak about stress
(Daily News/Blog)

... people spoke to local media about their concerns: Nomiundari Ulziibodijau, a student at Lismore High School, told The Northern Star that she needs to achieve good marks in her HSC and at university ...

10. Young people stressing about study
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - ABC News, 30 November 2011 Mission Australia’s National Survey of Young Australians has found that young people are more worried about school or study and coping with stress than ever ...

11. Young mums tell Sunrise they’re Aim’n High
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - Sunrise, Channel 7, 24 November Young mothers from Mission Australia’s innovative Aim’n High program, which helps teenage mums to complete their schooling, have appeared on morning TV ...

12. Big wrap for Christmas Lunch in the Park from Perth stars
(Daily News/Blog)

Sports stars, media personalities and other prominent West Australians got stuck into the sticky tape and gift paper yesterday to wrap hundreds of presents for Mission Australia’s upcoming Christmas Lunch ...

13. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... the media and wider community.   A national voice for change In 2011 the need to identify and respond to social needs in a more focused manner led to the formation of our Social Advocacy and Public ...

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

...  Up to 300 tenants in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from Resolve, a two year early-intervention program that aims to provide immediate short-term support to at-risk tenants experiencing ...

15. Common Ground Sydney supportive housing initiative opens doors
(Daily News/Blog)

... the building running at full capacity,” said Mr McAnulty. Media enquiries Paul Andrews P: 02 9219 2080 M: 0409 665 495 To view photos from today’s opening visit our Facebook page   ...

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

Media coverage - Fairfield City Champion, 8 November 2011 Caroline Esho, a Drug and Alcohol Community Development Worker at Mission Australia’s South West Youth Services (SWYS), is one of 35 young medical ...

17. MA welcomes government's pay contribution to sector
(News/Media Releases Archive)

MA Media Release, 10 November 2011 Mission Australia has welcomed today’s announcement by the Australian Government to contribute more than $2 billion to help deliver a pay rise to low-paid community ...

18. Award for Super effort
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - Albert & Logan News, 9 November 2011 SUPER A-Mart Warehouse at Woodridge has been rewarded for its efforts providing job opportunities to local job-seekers, reports today’s Albert and ...

19. Helping out with the kids a grand idea
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - The Goulburn Post, 2 November 2011 More and more grandparents are sacrificing their retirement to take care of their grandkids as divorce and family breakdown take an increasing toll ...

20. madison takes to the road with Missionbeat
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - madison, 20 October 2011 Alexandra Carlton of madison magazine recently spent a wintry evening with Daniel Strickland, the Manager of Mission Australia's Missionbeat service, which patrols ...

21. Racers near the finish line
(Daily News/Blog)

... hiked, cycled and run through the depths of thick native forest. Along the way, their fundraising efforts were captured by the media, and featured on both the WIN Sunshine...The 21 Race to Surviveteams ...

22. State of inaction keeps kids in poverty
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - Courier Mail, 28 October 2011 In a country acknowledged for its economic management after emerging relatively unscathed from the global financial crisis, it is a shocking indictment ...

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

... strength, Danielle went to the local Department of Community Services office, where she broke down in tears. Distraught and alone, Danielle didn’t know what else to do. She was immediately referred to ...

24. 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 ...

25. Homeless children left in the cold by patchwork reform
(Daily News/Blog)

... Australia is calling on federal and state/territory governments to immediately pursue a range of actions to assist homeless children, including: State and territory governments to prioritise housing ...