Mission Australia

1. Research project captures most in-depth portrait of Australia's homeless men
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... carried out to gather a detailed profile of participants. Around 250 homeless men – 40 per cent who were in crisis shelters or roughsleepers, 60 per cent from short- to medium-term accommodation – were ...

2. 'Homeless person's theatre company' to premiere new show
(Daily News/Blog)

... Coote from Milk Crate Theatre. "It will involve up to 40 homeless and disadvantaged participants including the Sydney Street Choir performing alongside professional actors." The new show deals with ...

3. Sydney youth service to host Winter Sleepout - with a creative edge
(Daily News/Blog)

... about hosting the new event in the wake of the successful album launch of Still Spinning. "The night will be a buzz of creative inspiration as participants add their expressive flavour and style to musical ...

4. Last days for Australia's youth to have their say
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people’s concerns can be quite volatile – moving around from year to year – and they differ between age groups so it’s important we conduct this survey annually, with as many participants as possible, ...

5. On your marks, get set, JUMP!
(Daily News/Blog)

... a participant in Urban Descent, log on to register at www.gofundraise.com.au/-urbandescent A $200 deposit is payable to secure your booking, and all participants are required to achieve a minimum sponsorship ...

6. Roma House residents take on Adventure Based Learning
(Daily News/Blog)

... in the potential that adventure therapy can offer participants. Amanda’s unassuming approach recognises that people with transient lifestyles may have had few opportunities to experience the ‘wilderness’ ...

7. Back by popular demand - Mission Australia's Winter Sleepout
(Daily News/Blog)

... Persons Week, August 2nd - 8th, participants may choose to sleepout at any time during winter. Why not get a group of co-workers, family and friends together and sleep-out in your office or back yard? ...

8. Shhhh….Let’s HUSH to help homeless Australians
(Daily News/Blog)

... yourself or someone else to experience what it’s like to be voiceless on Friday, 14 May. It’s easy to get involved. Participants are simply asked to be silent for an hour or more and to seek sponsorship ...

9. National Green Jobs Corps
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

... Green Jobs Corps participant, you'll be offered a combination of work experience, skills development and accredited training. You'll work on projects focussed on conservation, protection and rejuvenation ...

10. Australians unleash their creative potential and raise funds for Creative Youth Initiatives
(Daily News/Blog)

...  Youth Initiatives (CYI). The Festival of Potential events in Sydney and Melbourne encouraged participants to try something new and explore their creative potential with a team of inspiring artists, ...

11. Chigwell House (TAS)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... will be shared between participants and Eat Well Tasmania will provide training for food preparation and nutritious meals. Please contact Chigwell House on 6275 7000 for more information.  ...

12. Pathways to Prevention Choir make their recording debut
(Daily News/Blog)

... generously donated their time, equipment and expertise to make the project possible. After a couple of weeks of rehearsing, the choir of 40 participants joined in the Oxley Uniting Church for its production. ...

13. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(Daily News/Blog)

... from illness without the convenience of her vehicle,” Mr Mundy said. “During the 10-week course, the U-Turn participants repaired numerous dents on the car, completed an engine service, undertook minor ...

14. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and the other recovering from illness without the convenience of her vehicle,” Mr Mundy said. “During the 10-week course, the U-Turn participants repaired numerous dents on the car, completed an engine ...

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

... divert young people away from detention can cost as little as $3200 per individual. In one of our NSW juvenile justice initiatives, 65% of participants had not re-offended a year after leaving the program. ...

16. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of participants had not re-offended a year after leaving the program. “In a similar Victorian program we run, only six of the 188 young participants received further summons or charges after exiting. ...

17. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to have an impact,” said Ms Hampshire. “In 2007, just over 32 per cent of participants had body image top of mind compared to 25.5 this year. To view the 2009 reports please visit our document downloads ...

18. PM for a day? What would you do to tackle poverty?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... often faced with difficult choices – such as skipping a meal to pay for a child’s text book. “Getting involved in the ‘PM for a day’ competition is easy. All participants need to do is make a short video ...

19. Australia's Rugby Players lend Mission Australia a hand
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... homeless participants in the City to Surf with running equipment and talked football with some keen rugby supporters. “It’s not often that people sit and have a chat with homeless people so being able ...

20. Homeless hit the street for City2Surf
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Park on Friday 7 August. The BBQ marks National Homeless Week 2009. Media Opportunities Friday 7 August - Presentation of singlets and shoes to City to Surf participants Where: Bayview Park, ...

21. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... Program participants in an Australian Apprenticeship may be eligible to receive attractive Australian Government financial incentives.  Call your local AAC consultant to find out more on 1300 626 ...

22. I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

... help the participant find a suitable Australian Apprenticeship. This will include assistance in finding a suitable position, writing a resume and preparing for an interview. The programme also offers ...

23. Mission Australia NEIS
(Employment Services/Providers)

... Places Program in Certificate III in Micro-business Operations (BSB30307) and Certificate IV in Small Business Management (BSB40407).  During the course, participants are trained in business management ...

24. A fresh approach in the mission to enable refugee and migrants to gain sustainable employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in Dandenong and follows thorough consultation with local young people... Program participants will graduate on Monday 29 June at a ceremony in Noble Park. ‘Getting to Work’ assists young people ...

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

... that in the six months following their referral to the program offence rates among participants were cut by more than half. “Serious offences – such as assault – were reduced by close to two-thirds.  ...