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

... decades of neglect, but as predicted, it hasn’t been enough to touch the sides and more is needed. “Governments can’t tackle the problem alone but it’s clear that COAG needs to take a stronger leadership ...

2. Call to protect vulnerable boarding house residents
(Daily News/Blog)

... much left for food, and are relying on programs such as Foodbank. Further reading: Boarders dying with no dignity Shocking abuse and neglect revealed in boarding houses across NSW  ...

3. Sounds of hope from a new generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... by poverty, neglect and poor education, Clare was overlooked by the system. But with admirable strength, Clare chose to overcome adversity and find a new way forward. Her breakthrough came thanks to ...

4. Juvenile detainee findings a ‘damning indictment’
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is an appropriate response?'' she asked. ''These young detainees are a product of years of violence and neglect, and many have intellectual disabilities.'' According to today's Herald, between the ...

5. Grandparent support group launched in Goulburn
(Daily News/Blog)

... parental incarceration, mental health issues, child neglect or abuse, domestic violence or the death of a parent. Ms O’Donnell added that taking such a hands-on role late in life can be a major emotional ...

6. Case study: Robbie, Wagga Youth Connections
(Daily News/Blog)

... and neglect. After years of physical abuse, Robbie's situation became so bad that he was forced to leave home at 16 years of age. Robbie had no choice but to sleep on the streets. Isolated and in despair, ...

7. Mission Australia's new 'butterfly' ad showing during Antiques Roadshow
(Daily News/Blog)

... above the water. Next, he’s kicking in a heavily graffitied warehouse door. Once inside, he rummages through a mound of garbage formed over decades of neglect and picks up a twisted metal pipe.  ...

8. Mission Australia launches new Butterfly campaign TV commercial
(Daily News/Blog)

... graffitied warehouse door. Once inside the abandoned warehouse, he rummages through a mound of garbage formed over decades of neglect and picks up a twisted metal pipe. It’s now night-time and ...

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

... so much a choice but a necessity. Many young people are dealing with family conflict, abuse and neglect, that can make staying in the family home a more dangerous situation than not. Some will have friends ...

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

... behaviours and numerous mental health issues. This usually stems from childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, drug and alcohol issues, domestic violence and poverty. To contact Mission Australia's Community ...

11. Brighter Futures (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... resilience, promotes healthy child development, and reduces child abuse and neglect. To contact Mission Australia's Community Services in NSW, please phone 02 9641 5000    ...

12. Bringing together business, government and not-for-profits is a GoodStart
(Daily News/Blog)

... of developing affordable housing. If we’re successful, we can not only catch up on the UK and US in our social investment, we can also make real inroads into issues like homelessness that were neglected ...

13. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(Daily News/Blog)

... half report some form of serious abuse in their past, including violence and neglect. Do we really think detaining a young person with that sort of background is an appropriate response to their problem? ...