Search - october

1. Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
(Pathways/About Us)

... was its Group Chief Executive and Managing Director of ESH until October 2009. James Toomey Diploma Social Work. MSc Social Work Studies, MBA Executive Leader, Community Services James ...

2. Sustainable growth
(Pathways/About Us)

... 2011.   We’re Green@Heart Recognising the reality of climate change, in 2011 Mission Australia made a concerted effort to decrease our impact on the environment. In October we launched our Green@Heart ...

3. Rebels with a cause
(Daily News/Blog)

Eight new RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels recently spent a day out in the field getting to know more about Mission Australia’s work in Victoria. Held on 28 October, Rebels With A Cause Day saw Eddie Aholele, ...

4. madison takes to the road with Missionbeat
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - madison, 20 October 2011 Alexandra Carlton of madison magazine recently spent a wintry evening with Daniel Strickland, the Manager of Mission Australia's Missionbeat service, which patrols ...

5. State of inaction keeps kids in poverty
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - Courier Mail, 28 October 2011 In a country acknowledged for its economic management after emerging relatively unscathed from the global financial crisis, it is a shocking indictment ...

6. Let’s celebrate grandparents
(Daily News/Blog)

... they are unaware of where to turn for financial, practical and emotional support. On Sunday 30 October, the NSW Government will officially recognise this amazing contribution through the inaugural Grandparents ...

7. The case for a brighter future
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and happy and so was I. By October, my Case Manager came over and I had my last home visit nine months after entering the program.” Starting a new chapter Today, Danielle couldn’t be happier. She has ...

8. 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 ...

9. Media coverage - The Bairnsdale Advertiser: Outstanding local employers
(Daily News/Blog)

Kim and Mark Ashwood were thrilled to win a Mission Australia Employment Award. 24 October 2011 A local concreting firm has been named as the Bairnsdale winner of Mission Australia Employment Solutions' ...

10. Outstanding local employers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - The Bairnsdale Advertiser, 24 October 2011 A local concreting firm has been named as the Bairnsdale winner of Mission Australia Employment Solutions' inaugural Employer Awards. The ...

11. Is there a better approach to remote Aboriginal communities?
(Daily News/Blog)

... CEO Toby Hall appeared on the Centre for Social Impact website on Monday 24 October.  ...

12. All bets are off – Owen Craigie’s transformation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media Coverage- SBS, 24 October 2011 Three years ago, former Newcastle Knights NRL star Owen Craigie realised he was addicted to gambling. After losing hundreds of dollars a day for years, he has confronted ...

13. Bubble wrap off: kids go back to nature
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage: Herald Sun, 20 October 2011 There’s a great piece in today’s Herald Sun about Mission Australia Early Learning Services attempt to reconnect children with nature after years of “sanitised ...

14. Bid on a holiday and help Accor raise funds
(Daily News/Blog)

... Accor Hotels across the country will take place in the Race to Survive: Mission Possible Australia at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast. Taking place from 26 to 29 October, Race to ...

15. Learn to live with teens at free Sydney information night
(Daily News/Blog)

... parents of teenagers information and insight on communication and relationships.  The session runs from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Brooklyn Community Centre, 2-4 Dangar Road, on Thursday 20 October. Upcoming ...

16. Townsville gets behind local Race to Survive fundraisers
(Daily News/Blog)

Media coverage: 19 October2011, Townsville Sun. More than 100 Townsville residents donned their finest frocks and masks at a recent masquerade ball staged in support of the Townsville Warriors, who will ...

17. Townsville gets behind local Race to Survive fundraisers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage: 19 October, Townsville Sun. More than 100 Townsville residents donned their finest frocks and masks at a recent masquerade ball staged in support of the Townville Warriors, who will be ...

18. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(Daily News/Blog)

... 40 families. From 26-29 October, Accor hotel teams from across the country will participate in a three-day adventure challenge and aim to raise $250,000 for Mission Australia services across the country. ...

19. Family and Carer Mental Health Program celebrates Carers Week
(Daily News/Blog)

... Week: Today, Tuesday 18 October, there’ll be a Carers Information Stand at Heritage Park Lismore. On Wednesday 19 October from 10am there’s a Pampering Day for Carers at Cavanbah Hall, Coffs Harbour ...

20. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media Release, 17 October 2011   Lost property left behind in a number of Cairns hotels and holiday apartments is being put to good use, through a joint partnership between Accor Hotels and leading ...

21. What are you doing for Anti-Poverty Week?
(Daily News/Blog)

... Anti-Poverty Day on 17 October. It is designed to encourage research, discussion and action to address issues related to poverty. In line with our mission to see a fairer Australia, Mission Australia ...

22. Mass Sleepout to raise funds for Sydney’s youth homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media Release, 14 October 2011 HRX Sleepout in Centennial Park, Saturday 15 October 2011 The HRX sleepout will be taking place in Centennial Park this Saturday to raise funds for Mission Australia’s ...

23. Ten year old celebrates his birthday by helping others
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media Release, 12 October 2011 While most ten year old boys can’t wait to open the mountains of birthday presents they might receive from their friends, one young man has reminded us all about the joy ...

24. Accor staff racing to make a difference
(Daily News/Blog)

Almost 100 employees from Accor Hotels across the country are two weeks away from the inaugural Race to Survive: Mission Possible Australia. This three-day event from 26 to 29 October will be held at ...

25. ‘Open Your Mind’ – Mental Health Week in Whyalla
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media Release, 11 October 2011 Mission Australia – supported by other agencies - is holding an activities day in Whyalla to celebrate Mental Health Week. The ‘Open Your Mind’ family fun day will be ...