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

... in Maddington. Catalyst support worker Dorte Dyrbye said students who take part in the program have typically experienced life challenges such as homelessness, mental health or drug and alcohol issues. ...

2. Our partners
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... program in the Southern Highlands for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute behavioural problems. Funds raised by FIGS have greatly assisted Triple Care Farm’s ...

3. Put your unused sports gear to good use
(Daily News/Blog)

... Fit For Good recently funded a new on-site gym at Triple Care Farm – Mission Australia’s acclaimed residential program for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute ...

4. Going Places celebrates a big year!
(Daily News/Blog)

... including unemployment, poverty, mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse and family breakdown. Mission Australia’s Going Places team provides holistic support so people can sustain their housing for the ...

5. Going Places (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... the circumstances that have led to their homelessness are complex and people need a range of support services to help them address issues including unemployment, poverty, mental illness, drug and alcohol ...

6. 2020 Strategy
(Pathways/About Us)

... for all our stakeholders. Sustainable growth By focusing on new business that is financially, socially and environmentally sustainable, we will strengthen our capacity to help Australians in need. ...

7. Our social enterprises
(Pathways/About Us)

... itself on delivering exceptional workmanship while improving the built environment and environmental sustainability of Victorian communities. Find out more...       For more information Learn ...

8. Triple Care Farm graduates celebrate fresh start
(Daily News/Blog)

... nation’s most successful residential programs for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues. To find out why read Mission Australia’s Safe Place for Change report, ...

9. ‘See Why I’ exhibition a hit
(Daily News/Blog)

... as homelessness, mental health and substance abuse issues, family breakdown and poor educational experiences to develop their creativity and confidence. Along with the Sounds of the Street music program, ...

10. Missionbeat nurse makes ‘sydney’ magazine’s influence list
(Daily News/Blog)

... Workers to help meet the medical, social, mental health and housing needs of homeless people - some who have been living on the streets for decades. Paul featured in the ‘Altruists’ category of the ‘sydney’ ...

11. Sustainable growth
(Pathways/About Us)

One of our 2020 organisational goals is to become financially, socially and environmentally sustainable. We will achieve this by honing our business focus and strengthening our capability to support people ...

12. Working smarter
(Pathways/About Us)

By focusing on new business that is financially, socially and environmentally sustainable, we will strengthen our capacity to help Australians in need.   As of June 2011, Mission Australia had 3,551 ...

13. Service excellence
(Pathways/About Us)

... physical development in the early years is fundamental to health and wellbeing later in life. In 2011 we delivered 107 services to help families overcome challenges such as financial hardship, unemployment, ...

14. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... mental health system through our involvement with the Minister for Mental Health’s Expert Working Group. Knowledge experts Our Research and Social Policy Unit (RSPU) is key to our capacity to advocate ...

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

Social housing tenants at risk of homelessness due to mental illness will get extra support to remain in secure accommodation thanks to a new Queensland Government initiative delivered by Mission Australia. ...

16. Community forum in Coffs aims to open minds for a better future
(Daily News/Blog)

Parents, carers, teachers and young people on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales are invited to a special community forum with pre-eminent youth mental health expert Professor Patrick McGorry on Friday, ...

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

... as mental health, counselling, vocational training, fitness classes, living skills and financial management. A social enterprise (a business that also provides social outcomes) will also be developed ...

18. MA’s Danielle shares her story in White Ribbon Woman’s Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... domestic violence, parental drug and alcohol abuse, mental health issues or learning difficulties. Brighter Futures helped Danielle to find secure accommodation, provided her daughters with school uniforms ...

19. Watch CYI students share their stories
(Daily News/Blog)

... a better future, through music and art. Based in Sydney’s Surry Hills, CYI provides free creative programs for young people who are facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues, substance ...

20. Roma House adventure program recognised with award
(Daily News/Blog)

... recognised at the prestigious awards ceremony. "This is a program that is changing people's lives," Ms Gillespie said. "It allows the participants to challenge themselves physically and mentally, to do ...

21. 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 ...

22. Reconnecting with life
(Community Services/Community Services)

... from one institution to another. Growing up without the loving support of his own family, Daniel’s mental and emotional needs were overlooked. He developed serious behavioural problems that his numerous ...

23. 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 ...

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

... – on children is especially worrying. We know that homelessness among children can lead to developmental delays and poor health, and puts an enormous strain on the parent/child relationship. “The frequency ...

25. The 2011 Race to Survive off to a flying start
(Daily News/Blog)

... raise money for Mission Australia.  More personal achievements will follow this week as the teams challenge themselves physically and mentally over three days of triathlon-style activities. This morning’s ...