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

... becomes a problem”. She said seniors are particularly vulnerable because they have no way to recoup the money lost and are the most reluctant to seek help. “Seniors are often not familiar with counselling,” ...

2. Working families losing grip on secure housing
(News/MA Newsletter)

... people and not families. As you can imagine, this only made him more frustrated. Living in motels further compounded the family’s issues as there were no kitchen facilities. Without enough money to eat ...

3. The cost of homelessness
(News/MA Newsletter)

...  They also improved their connection to the community around them. In addition to these changes, the men were also much less likely to access health and justice services. After one year, the money ...

4. A reminder to bet with your head on Anzac Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... entertaining when they spend more time and money than they can afford,” Ms Rendall said. “In other words, develop problem-gambling behaviour.” Youth problem gambling has been associated with personality ...

5. Winter Appeal 2012
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... and her young family. Brenda and her children spent two weeks on a relative’s living room floor, then five nights in a motel until their money ran out, followed by a dreadful week sleeping in the ...

6. Winter Phone Appeal 2012
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... and her young family. Brenda and her children spent two weeks on a relative’s living room floor, then five nights in a motel until their money ran out, followed by a dreadful week sleeping in the ...

7. Society will be judged by how it deals with homelessness, researcher says
(Daily News/Blog)

... the cost of running The Michael Project, it delivered a saving to the public of $3,601 for every person who was helped. “You need to spend money to develop a program, but if it’s effective there is a ...

8. Report finds new homeless service model saves money, changes lives
(Daily News/Blog)

... were also far less likely to access health and justice services.  The savings Over a year, the money spent by government on services such as ambulances, emergency department care, court and police ...

9. ‘We've got our son back’: parents praise DAYS in open letter
(Daily News/Blog)

... and we are very proud of him. “He donated his money at Christmas to Mission Australia and did the Greatest Shave recently because he wants to give back to the community. We can't thank these people enough… Well ...

10. Shannon Noll shines light on the music biz for Triple Care Farm students
(Daily News/Blog)

... clean from drugs for a year. My mental health is stable and I feel positive about things. I have learnt how to cook, budget my money and take care of myself. I know a lot more about my mental health and ...

11. Need for boarding house reform back in the news
(Daily News/Blog)

... Barbour revealed vulnerable residents in State Government-licensed boarding houses suffered abuse by staff and other residents and were denied basic rights such as access to money, family and phones. 'More ...

12. Avoiding the pitfalls of online sports betting this footy season
(Daily News/Blog)

... Counsellor at Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Services writes, some could spend more time and money than they can afford. Sports betting is the gambling on a possible sports ...

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

... his story: “You just feel sick, sick through your stomach,” he said.  “You can get very, very down. I've been through times when I'm extremely depressed… You can gamble, lose all your money, ...

14. CEO CookOff goes down a treat!
(Daily News/Blog)

...  To find out more about the event, including a full list of all 30 chefs and donation tally of each chief executive, visit the CEO CookOff website. The money raised will be split between Mission ...

15. Sydney tenancy support manager a future Indigenous Leader
(Daily News/Blog)

... and money reallocated from rent to assist with Christmas, travel and helping family. “The fall-out of this action isn’t fully realised until people return home to Sydney to face threats of eviction and ...

16. Mission Australia Gambling Counselling and Support Services (NSW & ACT)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... to be at “moderate risk” of developing a problem. Some of the difficulties that come with gambling at problematic levels include: Having no money for bills, food or rent Health problems, such as ...

17. 2020 Strategy
(Pathways/About Us)

... in service development, we will deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians. Working smarter By working smarter we will be more effective, better serve people and deliver value for money ...

18. Audi turns cars into gifts for kids
(Daily News/Blog)

... of dealerships set aside money from every vehicle sale to purchase the gifts and play equipment for children from families doing it tough. In partnership with Mission Australia, Audi’s Christmas gift project ...

19. Aherlkeme life skills celebration
(Daily News/Blog)

... but more importantly, four of the residents were graduating from the Mission Australia Life Skills Program. The program deals with rent and money management, personal hygiene, home care, property maintenance, ...

20. Sustainable growth
(Pathways/About Us)

...  Our structure guarantees maximum funding is directed to resources at service level, while ensuring value for money by offering central Human Resource (HR) and asset management, Information Technology ...

21. Service excellence
(Pathways/About Us)

... better serve people and deliver value for money for all our stakeholders. Sustainable growth By focusing on new business that is financially, socially and environmentally sustainable, we will strengthen ...

22. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... will deliver better outcomes for disadvantaged Australians. Working smarter By working smarter we will be more effective, better serve people and deliver value for money for all our stakeholders.  ...

23. Calculate your household carbon price on new interactive site
(Daily News/Blog)

... weekly costs are largely covered and most people end up with money in their pocket." ACOSS, the peak body of the community services and welfare sector and a national voice for the needs of people affected ...

24. Melbourne’s City2Sea needs you!
(Daily News/Blog)

... over the streets of Melbourne in a physical challenge that raises money for charities all over Australia. Registrations are open to run, walk or hot-shoe shuffle your way through the scenic streets of ...

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

... in to the danger zone, in addition to spending more money than planned on the day. “Becoming anxious or zoned out while gambling is another warning sign, as is showing symptoms of a gambling hangover: ...