Mission Australia

1. We must act now to save a lost generation
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... for teenagers was 16.2%1. This is a sharp increase on the same period in 2008 and nearly three times higher than the unemployment rate across the whole population1. It’s especially worrying that the rise ...

2. New report shows groundbreaking homeless service is a success
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... on their feet long-term. According to the report - which covers the period 2005-08 - the MAC's results include: Clients achieved 80% of their goals compared to 42% at the crisis shelter the MAC ...

3. Post Placement Support
(Employment Services/Employers)

... until the candidate has completed their probation period – though sometimes we’ll stay in touch for even longer. We’re also available to be contacted by the candidate if there’s anything about their new ...

4. Mission Australia NEIS
(Employment Services/Providers)

... no minimum waiting period to be on payments (you qualify the first day you receive them) and there are over 20 eligible payments. Be at least 18 years of age at the time of signing the NEIS contract. ...

5. Internship Program
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... and want to get real practical experience in the field. Ideally Interns should be able to complete their placement in a block period or on a set day over a period of time. This minimises disruption to ...

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

... Ideally, we are looking for people to help us out for a couple of hours during the lunch period (11:30-1:30) by putting on a Mission Australia T-Shirt, using a fundraising bucket and getting out there ...

7. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... during periods of intoxication. Friday mornings at Caryota Place clients are offered breakfast, visits from medical professionals, Centrelink and other community service providers. Volunteers can assist ...

8. Mission Australia to build $16M Aged Homeless Service as number of elderly homeless climbs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... This will allow us to care for people over a long period of time even if their already serious health issues get progressively worse – in other words what is referred to in the industry as ‘aging in place’.” ...

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

... said Mr Bird. “It also can be a catalyst for transforming participants’ lives over a very short period of time..” Mission Australia’s commitment doesn’t stop when students move on from the program into ...

10. Mission Australia opens its Heart to Nowra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... financially either as a result of the recent economic turmoil or more sustained issues including prolonged periods of unemployment,” said Andrew Douglas, Service Manager for Big Heart Enterprises. “The ...

11. Mission Australia to brighten the day for struggling families at City Park
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Paull said the Christmas period could be a particularly stressful time for families already struggling to cope with everyday expenses. “All families want their children to be able to experience and share ...

12. From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... The waiting period for treatment at the dental hospital, although free of charge, was a number of years. Faced with these options, Brian felt the chances of his getting his dental needs met in the immediate ...

13. Latest homeless figures reflect 'wasted years of inaction'
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... night in 2006 – compared to 99,900 in 2001 – an increase of just under 5 per cent... When the 6 per cent growth in Australia’s general population during this period is taken into account, homeless ...

14. Adelaide's heatwave hits the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... where vulnerable people are exposed to the full force of a heatwave over an extended period.” “We would therefore hope that police and security officers show some restraint in moving homeless people on ...

15. Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... It was during this period that several major initiatives on early childhood were launched. “Back in 2007, there’s no Federal Minister with a specific child – or even youth – focus. “When there’s no ...

16. Work for dole project reconstructing history in SA
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... what impact the weather or terrain had on them.” Participants paint the dozens of tiny solider figures, making sure they are authentic to the particular period in their uniforms, weapons and surrounds. ...

17. Young, Financially Insecure and a Victim of Violence - The Face of Homelessness in Western Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... people in need in the six months from July to December 2005 due to limited resources,” Ms Paskevicius said. “During this period, YASS helped 43 people with short-to-medium term accommodation but were ...

18. Art program helps young Tasmanians stay connected
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... school results and employment were just some of the positive outcomes from the program, supported by the Vodafone Australia Foundation,” Mr Mundy said. “The students attended the course over a period ...

19. Anti-poverty Week - Terms and Conditions
(Uncategorised Content)

... in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this competition (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by ...