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1. Living with teens - north-west Sydney information nights
(Daily News/Blog)

... a free series of information nights for parents living with teenagers. The program will provide parents and carers with an opportunity to listen to local speakers on the topics of transitions, body image, ...

2. Miller Pathways celebrate Families Week
(Daily News/Blog)

... Make all the Difference: Helping Kids to Grow and Learn. Service Manager of Mission Australia’s Miller Pathways, Magdalena Liso, said that the main purpose of the day was to celebrate the important ...

3. ‘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 ...

4. A big hand for our wonderful volunteers
(Daily News/Blog)

Here at Mission Australia we want to take this opportunity in National Volunteers Week to express our deep appreciation of the work our band of volunteers do. Every week hundreds of people from all walks ...

5. What drives our Home Tutor Scheme volunteers to give?
(Daily News/Blog)

... with migrants and refugees - many of whom are house-bound because they're caring for infant children, family responsibilities or illness. Volunteer tutors are provided with free training and support ...

6. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week: Seniors at risk
(Daily News/Blog)

More seniors are turning to gambling to escape boredom, loneliness or the recent loss of a loved one, says Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service Counsellor Karen Rendall. Ms ...

7. Going Places up for Workplace Innovation Award
(Daily News/Blog)

... rough sleeping or chronic homelessness. Its “housing-first” approach means the first priority is to safely house the person or family. Further support includes counselling and helping people to gain ...

8. Triple Care Farms students give back to local community
(Daily News/Blog)

... Harrison said regular farm volunteers Vic and Leslie East told her about the day and she thought it was a great opportunity for the students to help the local community. "Volunteering is beneficial for ...

9. “Gambling. If you have to lie, we need to talk.”
(Daily News/Blog)

That’s the message from Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service, which is launching its new advertising campaign today. The campaign’s confronting image – which shows a mouth ...

10. New SA program aims to help youth feel good about their bodies
(Daily News/Blog)

In what is believed to be an Australian first, Mission Australia is launching an Adelaide-based program to help young people who are worried about personal appearance and the media portrayal of “the perfect ...

11. Cautious support for Budget, but more to do
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia has given its cautious support to this year’s Federal Budget but has queried whether the government’s efforts to encourage more Australians into workforce participation are built on an ...

12. Working families losing grip on secure housing
(News/MA Newsletter)

... program they were placed in transitional housing, which prevented them from being out on the street. This vital support also gave the family much-needed time to continue to search for long-term accommodation. ...

13. Junaa Buwa! Centre for Youth Wellbeing (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... living skills like cooking and budgeting, and sport and recreation programs to the young people in residence. Residents also have access to aftercare support for six months after their stay at Junaa ...

14. Get a headstart in the City2Surf Gold Charity
(Daily News/Blog)

... the Gold Charity section on race day, you will receive: A limited-edition Mission Australia running singlet and other goodies Expert fundraising support and advice  A Mission Australia team ...

15. Aim’n High (VIC)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Dandenong region to complete their mainstream education in a supportive learning environment. This program enables young mothers aged 16 to 19 to focus on their school studies off-campus at the Mission ...

16. Geni’s story
(News/MA Newsletter)

... struggled with simple daily tasks such as buying groceries and paying bills. When she met Amiin* she was grateful to have his support. Soon, they began to fall in love. As Geni was starting to settle ...

17. The cost of homelessness
(News/MA Newsletter)

Have you ever wondered how much homelessness costs Australians each year? We have, and what we found may surprise you. Mission Australia’s recent report The Michael Project: New perspectives and possibilities ...

18. Insight with Cheryl O’Donnell, Southern NSW Community Services Operations Manager
(News/MA Newsletter)

... Mission Australia to the community and support our hardworking staff. "Over 90 per cent of our staff travel at least two hours a day to visit families taking part in our programs. I am in constant ...

19. MA Housing celebrates first anniversary at its Blacktown base
(Daily News/Blog)

... of the Mission Australia Group, identified Blacktown as the best location to base its operations, given its public transport links and access to residents from across Western Sydney. The community housing ...

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

... were facing on the city streets, to a drug and alcohol-free environment where they can learn and grow among a supportive and inclusive group of people. Participants are supported on the programs by a ...

21. Attack on homeless man highlights dangers of rough sleeping
(Daily News/Blog)

Mission Australia’s Michael Project report, released last week, indicated the high incidence of traumatic experience, including serious physical assault, among people who are homeless. Today’s news about ...

22. Westpac team to take on Kokoda Track for good causes
(Daily News/Blog)

... way. Thanks to everyone in the Westpac Kokoda Spirit team and their supporters for getting behind people in need in both Australia and Papua New Guinea. You can donate to the Westpac Kokoda Spirit ...

23. A reminder to bet with your head on Anzac Day
(Daily News/Blog)

While Anzac Day is a day of reflection, it’s also synonymous with gambling – with games of traditional two-up and AFL and NRL commemorative clashes providing plenty of opportunities to punt. Karen Rendall, ...

24. Winter Appeal 2012
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... part-time. Your generous donation to Mission Australia’s Winter Appeal will help provide ongoing support to homeless families like Brenda’s. Please help a family in need to feel the warmth of a good ...

25. Winter Phone Appeal 2012
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

... part-time. Your generous donation to Mission Australia’s Winter Appeal will help provide ongoing support to homeless families like Brenda’s. Please help a family in need to feel the warmth of a good ...