Mission Australia

1. Investing in Independence - Jane Lawton
(Document Downloads)

Investing in Independence: Building and Evaluating Financial Literacy Jane Lawton, Mission Australia Northern Territory Operations Manager, and Gregory Mowle, President of the Financial Counsellors Association ...

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

... we’d also like to thank everyone out there who showed their support for Mission Australia by purchasing BEN’S BARBEQUE. The money you have raised will go towards helping out Australians in need.” Ben ...

3. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and money. When young people are unable to participate in the workforce, especially at an age when much of their own identity is being formed, the consequences can be particularly damaging. Confidence, ...

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

...  “But the real beauty of this new hub is the social impact for the local community. “The money from the Big Heart retail sales will directly fund the financial education programs we offer in the ...

5. Transparency
(Pathways/About Us)

... our money shrewdly and getting the best outcomes from the resources we have.          ...

6. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

... these sections may change based on feedback from the pilot test carried out in March 2008: Client consent & demographic Housing Money Management and Finances Accessing Services Challenging ...

7. Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and support. Families receive assistance with basic living, money management and parenting skills, securing education, English classes, employment opportunities, childcare and permanent housing.    ...

8. Community Services in the Northern Territory
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... Darwin, Katherine & Nhulunbuy Medical Transport Service Rehabilitation and Withdrawal – Nhulunbuy Special Care Centre Community Patrol – Nhulunbuy Kathering Money Business Program For more ...

9. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... you’re a big multi national company. How do we provide services at no cost? We receive our funding from the government, which means you can use your money and time on what matters most – your business! ...

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

... awareness and other youth issues that may be affecting the people they care about. We are asking supporters to host a dinner party, Sunday BBQ etc. and get their friends to attend and donate money towards ...

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

... I know it’s a worthy cause. And the people at Mission Australia do so much work that is so vitally needed. I know their money is always spent frugally and properly on the people who really need it. When ...

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

... of your bequest is not eroded by inflation over time. 1. The residue of your estate After you have taken care of your family, friends and any debts, you can leave any remaining money to Mission Australia. ...

13. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... successful diversionary programs, like Pasifika, which would slash offending rates among young people and save money in the process,” said Ms Hampshire. Mission Australia’s snapshot publication, Young ...

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

... considering gambling. The guilt and shame also mean people tend to land on a gambling counsellor’s doorstep when their behaviour is entrenched, all their money gone and their debts are huge. The common ...

15. Hush for Homelessness launches in Martin Place
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... on Friday, 15 May – raises money by asking participants to not speak for an hour, or more, and seek sponsorship from family and friends for their efforts. Homeless people not only feel marginalised, they ...

16. Mission Australia opens its Heart to Nowra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the retail price. “The money we do make will also help fund other vital Mission Australia services to assist people who are homeless, have drug or alcohol dependencies, and to get young people who have ...

17. About Big Heart
(Big Heart/information)

... provides more information and the latest items for sale on eBay. Any purchases you make from our retail stores, the money is then generated back into assisting the disadvantaged communities of the region. ...

18. P&O Cruises partners with Mission Australia for innovative community program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... also received 70 personal computers from P&O Cruises’ headquarters in St Leonards, Sydney. The goods will be distributed by Mission Australia to those in need or used to help raise money for their services.  ...

19. The welfare experiment - an opinion piece from Mission Australia's CEO, Toby Hall
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... parents are deemed to be using the money inappropriately. According to recent reports, the trial will be extended to at least five other WA locations in the coming months and is expected to apply to up ...

20. Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of a social innovation fund was discussed at length at the Summit. This fund would exist with the provision of corpus funds from government to create a pool of money to help grow and support innovation. ...

21. Young men encouraged to end gambling hangover
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Many don’t ask for help because they don’t know they have a problem – they can blow all their money and because they don’t have family and other responsibilities the effects aren’t so damaging. Often ...

22. Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Mid-winter Ball.
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Press Gallery’s Mid-winter Ball – held in the Great Hall in Parliament House, Canberra – is an annual event where political differences are put aside and money is raised for a worthy cause.This year, Mission ...

23. Flexible Job Network will help disadvantaged job seekers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... it’s money where its mouth is by investing $3.7 billion over three years into skilling the country and helping the long term unemployed. “The proposed changes to the Job Network will make it more flexible, ...

24. Campaign Kicks Off to Raise $100,000 for the Homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... be inspired to go on to make an additional donation of their own money to Mission Australia. “At realestate.com.au we are big believers in the power of the internet to change lives for the better. Over ...

25. Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... down the numbers of homeless young people. “The report’s recommendation to roll-out the successful Reconnect and HOME Advice programs is absolutely on the money. We’d also suggest there are a range of ...