Mission Australia

1. Grandparents raising their grandchildren
(Document Downloads)

There is a sizeable and growing number of grandparents across Australia who are raising their grandchildren with the parent/s either temporarily or permanently unable to provide parental care. Whilst recognising ...

2. Crime and Social Isolation: Beyond Moral Panics and Bad Parents
(Document Downloads)

Dr Murray Lee is senior lecturer in criminology at the University of Western Sydney in the School of Applied Social and Human Sciences. Dr Murray has also been a research coordinator on a large three-year ...

3. Dubbo Leadership and Cultural Development Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... support if needed Connections to Aboriginal elders and mentors Support with school work and homework; Assistance for parents with liaising with schools; Assistance for students in the event of ...

4. Leading charities provide a new start for ABC Learning
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... access and quality.  “Today marks a new start for parents, children and staff at ABC Learning centres around the country,” Ms Walk said.  “The organisations behind GoodStart’s purchase of ABC Learning ...

5. Mission Australia to host community forum at Rooty Hill RSL today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... for Children is a Federal Government program that provides support to vulnerable and at risk children, parents and families. Mission Australia’s spokesperson, Angela Power, said the aim of the forum is ...

6. Mission Australia Launches SA Early Learning Centres
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and care and to make a long-term difference. We run our services for the benefit of children, families and the community – not shareholders,” said Ms Twitchett. Parents interested in enrolling their ...

7. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

...  Assistance with family mediation and support if needed Connections to Aboriginal elders and mentors Support with school work Assistance for parents to liaise with schools Assistance for students ...

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

... the continuum of care, in the form of prevention and early intervention, counselling, case management, and residential programs. Our services give parents and children the individual support they need ...

9. Community Services in Victoria
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... services: Dandenong Plaza Youth Information Centre (DPYIC) - an information and referral service for young people. It also provides assistance to parents, family members, the Dandenong community, retailers ...

10. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... This includes parents with carer responsibilities, as well as people with disabilities, and young people who have been doing study or training before starting work. Wage subsidies can help you with the ...

11. Wage Subsidies
(Employment Services/Employers)

... the most. Why do I get a wage subsidy? Wage subsidies are paid by the government to help some candidates get back into work. This includes parents with carer responsibilities, as well as people with disabilities, ...

12. Mission Australia NEIS
(Employment Services/Providers)

... business in the case of parents with part-time participation requirements. Not be an undischarged bankrupt. Not have received the NEIS Allowance in the last two years, and not have received NEIS Assistance ...

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

...  domestic violence parental drug and alcohol misuse parental mental health issues lack of extended family or social support parents with significant learning difficulties and/or intellectual ...

14. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... require a volunteer bus driver from 8am – 1.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during school term times. The driver would transport parents and children to ethno-specific Playgroups and parenting programs. ...

15. SA Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... at our Elizabeth Vale site. This project aims to provide a service where parents can borrow a variety of fun, educational, age-appropriate and interactive toys, books, puzzles, and games on a regular basis. ...

16. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Mission Australia has formed a partnership with The Smith Family to implement the Parents Staying Connected Program. The Smith Family and Mission Australia are seeking a Volunteer who has an interest in ...

17. Frequently Asked Questions
(Donations/Bequests)

... to the (State) Government if you have no relatives within a number of categories. These categories include spouse; children; grandchildren; parents; brother; sister; nieces & nephews; aunt; uncle. If there ...

18. Early Learning Services - Tanilba Bay
(Early Learning Services/NSW)

... (3 – under 6)  $61.50 Please see the Centre Director for details on weekly rates and discounts that may apply Food provided: Morning tea only.  (Parents to provide lunch and afternoon tea for the children) ...

19. Early Learning Services - Cooranbong
(Early Learning Services/NSW)

... – 3)  $66.00 Pre-school (3 – under 6)  $66.00 Please see the Centre Director for details on weekly rates and discounts that may apply Food provided: Morning and afternoon tea only (parents to provide ...

20. Early Learning Services - Key goals
(Early Learning Services/Early Learning)

... parenting and managing the demands of everyday life is challenging. For this reason we aim to: Provide parents with support, encouragement and evidence based parenting information in order to assist ...

21. Mission Australia Early Learning opens its doors to the Illawarra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... castle free of charge. Mission Australia purchased 29 early learning centres across Australia from the liquidators of ABC Learning and took over management of the centres in July this year. Parents ...

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

... families, and helping the families understand and reconcile the range of expectations placed on young people by their parents, their peers and school institutions. “We need more programs across Australia ...

23. Early Learning Services
(Early Learning Services/Early Learning)

... learning partnerships with children and their parents. We provide a learning environment that is safe, secure and well maintained. Our environment is inclusive and reflects value and respect for the ...

24. Playschool star entertains Mt Druitt kids at Communities for Children’s parenting expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... by Jay Laga’aia, from the popular children’s show 'Playschool', who talked about his experiences being a dad. Organised by Mission Australia’s Communities for Children Mt Druitt, parents were able ...

25. Taree families Invited to free Expo
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Parents, carers and families of children aged 0-5 who live in and around Taree are invited to take a fun-filled outing to Mission Australia’s Communities for Children Free Family Expo this Sunday 15 March ...