Mission Australia

1. Mission Australia Centre
(Document Downloads)

The Mission Australia Centre in central Sydney aims to break the cycle of homelessness. The service provides varying levels of intervention through flexible, innovative responsive services, programs and ...

2. Media Release - Minister for Housing, David Borger
(Document Downloads)

One of the most innovative social housing projects in Australia is now a step closer to reality. The Minister for Housing, David Borger, today announced a Development Application for the Camperdown integrated ... ...

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

...  eg: family stress, poor literacy/numeracy, lack of skills, unemployment and substance abuse. Such programs are not only more successful but significantly cheaper to run. “There’s a real lack of ...

4. Mission Australia winner celebrates with BBQ cooked by celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... each other out in times of need – our competition brought those two things together, and we’ve raised over $5000 for our programs and facilities,” Mr Hall said. “We really appreciate Ben’s support, and ...

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

... in a car, spraying graffiti and getting into trouble with the law. Marcus realised he was headed down a road that would destroy his life and decided to take action. He tried to give up drugs on this ...

6. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia is a way we at Citi Australia can really help at a grass roots level – we look forward to working together.” Mission Australia Operations Manager for Social Enterprise Bill Dibley said ...

7. Head Game: new Sounds of the Street Album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... dealing with substance abuse, or a sweetly sung lament on loves lost and remembered, or a billowing gothic industrial epic on what it's like to really live on the streets,” said Michael Hanlon, one ...

8. Workplace Giving
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

... term planning. It is a chance for employers to help their staff do something they really care about. It creates true corporate citizenship and it fosters a partnership between businesses and their employees, ...

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

... In terms of body image, Mission Australia’s survey has noticed the issue is less a personal concern and more a worry related to the unrealistic portrayal of ‘the perfect body’ in the media and elsewhere. ...

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

... own experiences, research among other agencies and what we saw working overseas - this service really was a first for this country," said Mr Hall. "Now we have the results that show the MAC approach works. ...

11. Governance
(Pathways/About Us)

... necessary to maintain confidence in Mission Australia’s integrity.  A Conflict of Interest Policy set procedures to deal with real or perceived potential conflicts in loyalties.  Mission Australia has ...

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

... to throw a footy around and wish the City to Surf runners good luck was great,” said Fava. “I was really pleased to hear they all finished – that’s a great achievement for anyone.” Further hands-on involvement ...

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

... other Sydneysiders. “The team have really taken on this challenge with enormous enthusiasm,” said Daniel. “Many have been training for months, pounding the footpaths in preparation. It’s given them a ...

14. John Barnes Foundation
(Philanthropy/Our Personal and Family Philanthropists)

... relationships to improve the early experiences of children as a means of assisting them to realise their full potential later in life.  ...

15. Annual Review
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia is one of the nation’s leading charities and community service organisations. Last year helped over 330,000 people. We make a real difference by working with people to meet their challenges ...

16. Ambassadors
(Pathways/About Us)

... with a Purpose encourages. My volunteer work with the homeless has put a human face on a social problem that is often ignored or misunderstood," these are real Australians in crisis, and we all need to ...

17. Community Services in NSW
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... for “Reflect, Refresh, Realise” because these services help people to reflect on their situation, refresh their thinking, and realise their own potential. Triple R Services help people in four key areas ...

18. Pathways through a successful youth
(Community Services/Community Services)

... team. Mission Australia’s Triple R Services Mission Australia’s Triple R Service provides counselling and community education services. Triple R stands for “Reflect, Refresh, Realise” because these ...

19. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and provides a bridge to greater social and economic participation. Specialised staff and volunteers are committed to tackling the real problems faced by individuals, not just the symptoms by ensuring ...

20. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

...  So how can we help you? We like to make life easier for employers. But what does that really mean for you? To answer, let’s briefly take you through the process: Your own personal consultant discusses ...

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

A career with Mission Australia will offer you exciting rewards and challenges with real opportunities for advancement. Mission Australia employees enjoy many benefits including: Fringe benefits ...

22. Internship Success - Alexis Bradshaw
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... saxophone and piano at school….” I replied in the hope that I was able to sell myself for the placement whilst also letting her know that I really had no idea about the creative side of life. I was ...

23. 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 ...

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

... and conduct guidelines Assist graduates with a smooth and well-supported transition into the workforce Provide graduates with a realistic understanding of working in the community sector, and a comprehensive ...

25. QLD Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... person is not under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or inhalants at the time of pick up. An ‘instinctual’ feel for young people would be an asset in this role. One night really can make a difference: ...