Mission Australia

1. New video discusses Michael Project report
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia regularly publishes snapshots, policy submissions and major reports on key social issues. The latest report, Increasing our understanding of homeless men: The Michael Project has been ...

2. Are you a grandparent raising children - University of NSW wants to hear from you
(Daily News/Blog)

In partnership with the University of NSW's Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), and four government agencies, Mission Australia is seeking to learn more about the experiences of grandparents who are ...

3. Kelly's story
(Daily News/Blog)

... on alcohol. She is taking regular medication to control her conditions and receives ongoing counselling from a mental-health service in her home town. Spring Appeal Mission Australia ...

4. Mission of hope - a family's legacy
(Daily News/Blog)

Margaret Dobbin has often posed herself the question: if I don't give to the poor, then who will? Her spirit of generosity and caring is one of the reasons Margaret has been a regular giver to Mission ...

5. A refuge from home
(Daily News/Blog)

An innovative Mission Australia program, Nightspot, is providing a fresh pathway from homelessness for at-risk young people.    Respite for at-risk young people For some young people leaving home ...

6. 60 seconds with Alexander Frail, Support Worker for Mission Australia in Dubbo
(Daily News/Blog)

... community services work.  I'm currently a trainee at Mission Australia in Dubbo (Leadership and Cultural Development Program). I'm a member of the local football team and act as a mentor to young footballers ...

7. Musical reaches out to youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... Debuting at the Campbelltown Arts Centre in June 2006 the musical continues to draw crowds four years on. Supported by Mission Australia's South West Youth Peer Education Program (SWYPE) the production ...

8. Senior Administrator
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Victoria)

Attractive Salary Package Leading non for profit organisation Access to salary packaging benefits Permanent part time - 3 days per week Mission Australia is an empowering and compassionate ...

9. Diploma Qualified Childcare Worker - Warnbro
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Western Australia)

Attractive Salary Supportive & Dynamic Environment Permanent full time Make a difference! Mission Australia is an empowering and compassionate community service organisation. We have been ...

10. Employment Advisor - Multiple opportunities - Illawarra
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - New South Wales)

Make a difference! Great team environment Attractive Salary + Benefits Mission Australia is an empowering and compassionate community service organisation. We have been helping to transform ...

11. Opening hearts and homes to Logan youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... short-term accommodation project for almost five years. “I loved the fact that Mission Australia saw the project for what it was and knew it would work,” she said. “They really are interested in the bigger ...

12. Good Food Guide 'rates' Mission Australia's Charcoal Lane restaurant
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia is extremely pleased to see its Charcoal Lane restaurant receive strong recognition in The Age newspaper's annual Good Food Guide published today. The Guide - widely regarded as Melbourne's ...

13. Research project captures most in-depth portrait of Australia's homeless men
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... their homelessness. The three-year initiative of Mission Australia's – made possible via a generous individual donation – tests the theory that access to a range of health, education and social supports ...

14. Staff profile: Charcoal Lane Head Chef Damien Styles
(Daily News/Blog)

... Head Chef at Charcoal Lane. Mission Australia's social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane's philosophy is to provide work experience, hospitality training and a supportive environment for Aboriginal ...

15. Social Enterprise in Action: Charcoal Lane featured on Sky Business
(Daily News/Blog)

The University of NSW's Centre for Social Impact recently featured Mission Australia's social enterprise restaurant, Charcoal Lane, on their 'Social Business' program on Sky Business. Watch the video ...

16. Shane turns his life around
(Daily News/Blog)

... in our 'MATV' series of videos - view below or visit our channel at youtube.com/missionaust  ...

17. The Fury unleashes potential in Northern Queensland
(Daily News/Blog)

The North Queensland Fury’s first home game of the season was one to remember, with Mission Australia’s partners in tackling disadvantage beating favourites Sydney FC by 2-1. Saturday night’s thrilling ...

18. Relationship Manager - Fundraising, Tasmania
(Work For Mission Australia/ Mission Australia Jobs - Tasmania)

...  If you are passionate about the contribution Mission Australia makes to the community, and would like to be an integral part of this process - this could be the role for you! Mission Australia is ...

19. A helping hand into a home
(Daily News/Blog)

... to happen to the owner – and you could be homeless.” After months of uncertainty, Jane was referred to The Parks, Mission Australia’s Family Accommodation and Support Service in Adelaide’s western suburbs. ...

20. Creative Youth Initiatives: Staff discuss art and music programs in new video
(Daily News/Blog)

Jane and Liz from Mission Australia's Creative Youth Initiatives have recently been interviewed about about how art and music tuition can inspire and build confidence with young clients. Established in ...

21. A pre-flight flavour of Charcoal Lane
(Daily News/Blog)

Travellers heading south from Sydney Airport can now feast their eyes on a striking new Charcoal Lane booth promoting the Melbourne restaurant. The booth, which was supplied to Mission Australia by ...

22. Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Services (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Mission Australia’s Lemongrove Lodge Transitional Youth Services provides secure accommodation for young people, aged 16-21, who are disadvantaged, at risk or homeless. While living at Lemongrove Lodge ...

23. Great news for Families and Children services as HART Sport pledge over $30,000 in donations
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia has teamed up with HART Sport to raise over $30,000 for Mission Australia's Families and Children services. For each order in September HART Sport will make a donation to Mission ...

24. Help transform a troubled young life - 2010 Spring Appeal launched today
(Daily News/Blog)

Today Mission Australia launched an appeal to raise money for young people battling severe issues such as mental health disorders and substance abuse. An alarming 40% of young Australians aged 16 to ...

25. Brisbane kids follow in big footsteps
(Daily News/Blog)

Former Brisbane Bullets star Andre Moore has made the promotion of healthy living his mission in life. After hanging up his size 17 pro sneakers, Andre now runs the Big Feat Basketball Mentoring Program ...