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

... space. In Queensland we have corporate volunteers who not only volunteer their efforts behind the counter and on the floor at Café One but also provide their professional services to those in need. Minter ...

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

... for its mentoring component. Going Places is a Queensland Government-funded program that offers housing assistance to single men and women, young people, couples and families in Cairns who are experiencing ...

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

... program. They also met Queensland Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, the Hon. Tracy Davis MP, who saw first-hand the impact this innovative program had on lives. The abseiling ...

4. Report shows need to work harder to help homeless children and youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... harder, better and more effectively if we’re going to get on top of the problem,” said Ms Morgan-Thomas. For more information Nicola Hazell Mission Australia Queensland Media Manager P: (07) 3394 ...

5. Our new baby playgroup proves popular with Inala families
(Daily News/Blog)

Staff and families at Mission Australia’s Communities for Children service in Inala, Queensland, have celebrated National Playgroup Week at their free weekly Baby Playgroup. The Communities for ...

6. ABC video shows Going Places housing program getting results in Cairns
(Daily News/Blog)

The great work being done at Mission Australia’s Going Places program in Cairns, which helps at-risk locals to remain housed, has been profiled in a video report by ABC Far North Queensland. The Queensland ...

7. Roar and Mission Australia kick off Indigenous jobs program
(Daily News/Blog)

... for Indigenous job seekers, and helping to build a fairer Australia,” Mission Australia Employment Solutions Queensland General Manager Phil Schultz said. “The Brisbane Roar has shown they are serious ...

8. Pathways to Prevention (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... to 12 years and their families. This partnership between Mission Australia, Griffith University and Education Queensland has been promoting positive parenting, healthy family relationships and enhancing ...

9. Tips for a good start at school
(Daily News/Blog)

Starting school is a crucial milestone for both children and families. Jenny Chaves, Mission Australia's Service Manager for Communities for Children in Inala, Queensland, recently offered advice ...

10. Roma House stars in new Under 1 Roof film
(Daily News/Blog)

... homelessness. The six-minute film, which was produced by Griffith Film School through its Community Engagement program, was launched last month by the Queensland Minister for Community Services and Housing, ...

11. Going Places (QLD)
(Community Services/Community Services)

This Cairns housing-first service provides intensive support to help individuals, couples and families experiencing homelessness make positive changes in their lives. A Queensland Government-funded program, ...

12. Brisbane Roar
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... across Queensland. Given that the Roar players, as role models, have a huge potential to influence and mentor people, throughout the season they will work with Mission Australia to connect with young ...

13. Pop-up shop spreads Christmas spirit to Brisbane’s disadvantaged
(Daily News/Blog)

... South-east Queensland Acting Operations Manager for Homelessness, Rachel Watson said people who would otherwise be unable to share gifts with their family and friends had the chance to select up to seven ...

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

... Manager Awards were also presented at last night’s gala dinner at Le Montage, Iron Cove Bay.  The General Manager Award for Queensland and the NT went to JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd, a family business ...

15. Working smarter
(Pathways/About Us)

... when everyone pulled together to help their colleagues, clients and other charities in flood-affected Queensland. Learn more about how we welcome new employees, train, support, celebrate staff and ...

16. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... as staff selection and event management. We also presented our inaugural RAP Celebrate Award to the Employment Solutions team in St George, Queensland, in recognition of their work with Aboriginal job ...

17. Resolve to help at-risk Queenslanders stay housed
(Daily News/Blog)

Social housing tenants at risk of homelessness due to mental illness will get extra support to remain in secure accommodation thanks to a new Queensland Government initiative delivered by Mission Australia. ...

18. Roma House adventure program recognised with award
(Daily News/Blog)

An innovative Mission Australia "bush therapy" program offering outdoor adventures to people who are homeless or struggling with disadvantage has taken out a major prize at the Queensland ...

19. State of inaction keeps kids in poverty
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that there are still so many children living in poverty, writes Penny Gillespie, Mission Australia’s State Director Queensland, in today’s Courier Mail. With all the prosperity in our nation, surely ...

20. Life-changing uni course recognised at CAN Awards
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... not an expensive program to run, but it’s a truly worthwhile investment in the lives of Queenslanders who would otherwise be left behind.” The Community Action Network (CAN) Awards are held at the New ...

21. Homeless children left in the cold by patchwork reform
(Daily News/Blog)

... – have made a start in addressing specific services to children. “But New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT and the NT are lagging behind. It just confirms our point about national consistency. We can’t ...

22. The 2011 Race to Survive off to a flying start
(Daily News/Blog)

... Queensland, Neil Scanlan, also drew a comparison: “Similarly at Accor we are a collective group of employees, this time working together to give back to the less fortunate. Teamwork and giving back to ...

23. Brisbane Roar players help out at Café One
(Daily News/Blog)

... the counter with Mission Australia Queensland State Director Penny Gillespie (pictured here with Erik and Shane) to help out with the busy lunch rush. Shane said it was important for the...Brisbane Roar ...

24. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(Daily News/Blog)

... it tough in the Cairns region.” Accor’s Regional General Manager for Queensland, Neil Scanlan said Accor is committed to giving back to the local community and our partnership with Mission Australia helps ...

25. Holiday makers’ lost property finds new home with the homeless
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... helping individuals and families who are doing it tough in the Cairns region.” Accor’s Regional General Manager for Queensland, Neil Scanlan said Accor is committed to giving back to the local community ...