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1. ‘Rediscover the real you’: George shares how he beat his gambling problem
(Daily News/Blog)

... journey and demonstrates that, with the right support and attitude, it’s possible to overcome a gambling problem.  “I knew that if I was going to kick my gambling habit than I needed professional ...

2. Our Roma House adventurers scale new heights
(Daily News/Blog)

... adventure followed a kayaking expedition at Currumbin last week. Both activities were part of Roma House’s bush therapy program to empower people to overcome the challenges that led to their homelessness. ...

3. Newly graduated U-Turn crew makes the pages of Top Gear
(Daily News/Blog)

... into tears… everyone at the ceremony was crying.” Mrs Batchelor, the recipient of a shiny blue Hyundai Lantra sportswagon that the students lovingly restored, was also overcome with emotion. Earlier ...

4. Seniors’ Week salute to grandparents raising grandchildren
(Daily News/Blog)

... with teens,” Mr Fahey said. “Often the children in their care have a lot of challenges to overcome,” Mr Fahey said. “This network offers grandparents the support they need to cope with these challenges ...

5. Advance Australia Fair?
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... Judy took great pride in her independence. She worked hard to pay the rent on her small unit that she shared with her partner, as she battled to overcome several personal issues of her own. Judy came ...

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

... is absolutely not an option. A national housing shortage of 600,000 dwellings by 2030 will be almost impossible to overcome. It’s a situation that would entrench disadvantage in many Australian communities ...

7. Melbourne Family Day at the Zoo a roaring success
(Daily News/Blog)

... families overcome challenges that have prevented them from participating in community activities. Melbourne Zoo Director Kevin Tanner said that it is a pleasure to be able to provide such a special experience ...

8. Rebels reach new heights with our youth programs
(Daily News/Blog)

... a challenge it’s important to tackle it a step at a time and before you know it you’ve overcome the challenge. “It was a great exercise in trust-building, too. There were some kids who needed a bit more ...

9. Staff on a mission all pull together
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... overcome hardship Supporting disadvantaged young people Delivering entry level training Helping long-term unemployed people find permanent work. The company employs more than 3500 people across ...

10. Mission Australia places millionth job seeker
(Daily News/Blog)

... Melbourne worked with Craig to develop a tailored Employment Pathway Plan that would help him to overcome barriers to employment. Mission Australia’s Employment Advisers identified that Craig had an ...

11. Young mums tell Sunrise they’re Aim’n High
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Early Learning Centre in Doveton, where their kids receive childcare at the same site. Today Shianne, who was 16 when she had her baby, told Sunrise that Aim’n high has helped her to overcome isolation ...

12. Service excellence
(Pathways/About Us)

... physical development in the early years is fundamental to health and wellbeing later in life. In 2011 we delivered 107 services to help families overcome challenges such as financial hardship, unemployment, ...

13. Roma House adventure program recognised with award
(Daily News/Blog)

... high-ropes courses. Being away from the issues they are facing on the city streets, in a drug and alcohol-free environment, allows them to explore new ways to overcome the challenges they are dealing ...

14. Life-changing uni course recognised at CAN Awards
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to learn and to grow so they can make a contribution. “Rather than another band-aid solution that is just about treating a problem – this actually helps empower people to overcome their issues altogether ...

15. Circles of Care (Queensland)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Circles of Care is designed to give children a good start in life by providing intensive support and linking families with community services that can help them overcome personal and financial challenges. Based ...

16. Queensland Reds join job seekers on mural project
(Daily News/Blog)

... them. The Reds players also work with the job seekers as they undertake training or start new jobs, to encourage them and help them overcome any challenges in their new jobs. ...

17. Catalyst-Clemente to feature on 6.30 with George Negus tonight
(Daily News/Blog)

... participation can help people to overcome poverty and social isolation. Students study one subject at a time across 12 weeks in a community setting. On completing four subjects, students...Tonight’s 6.30 ...

18. Youth Beat (SA, NT and TAS)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Our Youth Beat workers support young people to: Stay safe in public places. Overcome drug and alcohol stress Receive accommodation support Connect with their community Plan for the future ...

19. Nominate a top employer today
(Daily News/Blog)

... overcome the challenges that job seekers face, and make a real difference in their lives. By recognising the support that local employers give in hiring unemployed job seekers, Mission...Time is running ...

20. 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 ...

21. New awards recognise excellent employers
(Daily News/Blog)

... recognise employers who are willing to overlook and help overcome the challenges that job seekers face, and help make a real difference in their lives. By recognising the support that local... Mission ...

22. Have you even met an Aboriginal person?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... see each other, face-to-face, and the potential for prejudice and misunderstanding to be overcome. But getting more Aboriginal Australians into work requires a concerted commitment from government, businesses ...

23. Aboriginal jobs and development on the menu at VIC's premier reconciliation event
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... about practical ways to overcome Aboriginal disadvantage "Victoria's businesses can play a hugely significant role in furthering reconciliation by promoting job growth, skills development and boosting ...

24. MA welcomes budget focus on disadvantaged areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the fact they might have a capacity for employment and their issues could be overcome with intensive support. “This group has genuine barriers to employment that they need support in overcoming. But ...

25. System fails jobless on disability support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a capacity for employment and their issues could be overcome with intensive support. The numbers are staggering. In 1982, almost 217,000 people were receiving disability pensions. By 2001 it had reached ...