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1. Big Heart brings families together!
(Daily News/Blog)

... our North Wollongong Factor y Seconds Warehouse. And as Doris explains, she’s also gained a new family: Doris: “I came to volunteer eight years ago because Centrelink told me I had to at least one day ...

2. Crafty Chef wins our inaugural National Employer Award
(Daily News/Blog)

Emu Plains food business Crafty Chef was named the 2011 Mission Australia Employment Solutions National Employer Award Winner at a gala dinner held in Sydney last night. The awards acknowledge businesses ...

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

... the streets of Sydney supporting the inner-city’s homeless population. As Daniel explains in the article – which is featured in this month’s issue of madison – this vital service is sometimes the only ...

4. Christmas joy in the park
(Community Services/Community Services)

... volunteer, Rob D’Souza, will slip into his CLIP Event Supervisor role and oversee the smooth running of the celebration for up to 2,000 guests. A smile spreads across Rob’s face as he explains why he keeps ...

5. Kristin on her mark to make a difference
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia supporter Kristin Flanagan is gearing up to compete in the Gold Coast Marathon this weekend. Here she explains why the event is much more than just a test of endurance for her: Just ...

6. Unsung Heroes – Stories from Dubbo DVD launch
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Heroes, on Wednesday the 1st of June at 11am at Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo. Unsung Heroes is a unique project and important resource for the Dubbo region, with students ...

7. A place to call home: From uncertainty to stability
(Daily News/Blog)

... people into a spiral," explains Lincoln Hopper, Mission Australia's Community Services Executive Leader. Practical and emotional support for those experiencing homelessness is invaluable. The relentless ...

8. Reaching out to rough sleepers
(Daily News/Blog)

... only friendly face rough sleepers see - so that interaction means a lot," Daniel explains. For a person who has been sleeping rough for any period of time, even small things can be a big step forward. ...

9. Restoring broken lives in Western Australia
(Daily News/Blog)

... explains,  "Just knowing you have made a difference in someone's life is an amazing feeling. One little thing may have got them talking - it's the little things, like trusting someone, that add up. You ...

10. Charcoal Lane makes foodie news in Japan
(Daily News/Blog)

... Lane is a new one in Melbourne.” It then explains how Charcoal Lane enables Aboriginal and disadvantaged young people to gain skills that will enable them to work in the hospitality industry. The program ...

11. Case study: Robbie, Wagga Youth Connections
(Daily News/Blog)

... Robbie dropped out of school and soon turned to alcohol. "Drinking was all I had. I was angry all the time and it made me feel better", he explains. Then Robbie started stealing to survive. He was arrested ...

12. Spirit of adventure
(Daily News/Blog)

... the NT team is doing in the community and feels blessed to be able to support and encourage them in the work that they do. Cally is one of Mission Australia’s 14 full-time Chaplains who work across the ...

13. Musical reaches out to youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... hit the stage in August 2010. Director of Reach: The Musical - and Mission Australia youth worker - Sanjay Hona explains "The show is based on that young man (who was killed) but centres not on how ...

14. We must act now to save a lost generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... support and measure the success of local initiatives based on their outcomes,” explains Toby. “The government has already hinted at something similar with its $200 million Get Communities Working package ...

15. Chaplaincy
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia chaplains seek to inspire and celebrate a creative, inclusive and caring organisational culture. Our chaplains strive to nurture our company values of compassion, integrity, respect, ...

16. Initiatives
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... eligible to receive great employee benefits Each work environment is very friendly and people oriented You will have access to on-going support from our chaplains We foster diversity in the types ...

17. About Mission Australia
(Pathways/About Us)

...  Our Chaplaincy plays a core role by supporting our employees and clients in a manner that is respectful of their diverse faiths and beliefs. Our 16 Chaplains, working with volunteers from Chaplaincy ...