Mission Australia

1. Social Policy Reports
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia regularly publishes snapshots, advocacy papers and major reports on key social issues, including: families and children, homelessness, youth, social inclusion, poverty, employment, and ...

2. Social Policy Seminars
(Document Downloads)

Every year we present a regular series of seminars on topics of common interest. These seminars, held in Sydney, are open to the public and are free of charge. ...

3. Governance
(Pathways/About Us)

... regularly updated.  Mission Australia’s Risk Management Policy and Risk Management Framework integrate risk management principles and practices into standard management processes. The Nominations Committee ...

4. Personal and Family Philanthropy
(Philanthropy/Philanthropy)

... families to understand their interests and passions. As a Mission Australia partner, you will: Receive regular updates on your social investment Have the opportunity to meet some of the people we ...

5. Sustainability
(Pathways/About Us)

... footprint and address gaps in data measurement Commenced regular communications with staff on sustainability and identified local sustainability champions Supported Earth Hour. Looking ahead: ...

6. Employers
(Employment Services/Employers)

... or at intervals that are convenient to you. For more urgent vacancies, we can contact you more regularly. You’ll receive superior service. At Mission Australia Employment Solutions, we believe that we ...

7. SA Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... at our Elizabeth Vale site. This project aims to provide a service where parents can borrow a variety of fun, educational, age-appropriate and interactive toys, books, puzzles, and games on a regular basis. ...

8. Mission Australia Volunteer Newsletter
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

Click below to read our regular volunteer eNewsletter. Latest edition: Sep 2009 May 2009 February 2009 Previous editions: August 2008 June 2008  ...

9. Important Information for Legal Practitioners
(Donations/Bequests)

... membership of the Benjamin Short society. They will be updated regularly on the important work of Mission Australia and invited to attend special events and service visits.  ...

10. Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... Australia, they would have nowhere to turn to for help. So I decided then and there to become a regular supporter. I remember one day having a discussion with my mother who said she was definitely going ...

11. Research and Social Policy
(Research/Research and Social Policy)

Mission Australia regularly publishes snapshots, policy submissions and major reports on key social issues, including: families and children, homelessness, youth, social inclusion, poverty, employment, ...

12. Strategic Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

...  “Over and above the work of Macquarie staff who regularly volunteer their time to help in the delivery of Mission’s services, the Macquarie Group Foundation provides financial support to unique, strategic ...

13. Mission Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... regular and ongoing contact with relevant aboriginal peak bodies at state/territory and national levels and forging links with traditional owners at every location around the country where it provides ...

14. Bringing together the family services in Mt Druitt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and child protection services. (The Forum will also see the launch of the new Child Protection and Family Support Interagency which will meet regularly and strengthen the capacity of services to work together). ...

15. Specials & Events
(Big Heart/information)

Specials Specials run on a regular basis at our five retail stores. You'll make savings everyday and are bound to always find a bargain. A great range of products arrive regularly - if you want to be ...

16. P&O Cruises partners with Mission Australia for innovative community program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... way,” Ms Sherry said. “Our ships are like floating resorts and we are regularly upgrading items such as bedspreads, linen, towels, dishes, crockery and cookware that are in good condition and can easily ...

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

... he was given hope that things might change. In August, 2007 Brian attended his first appointment at SNDS. Over the course of the next 12 months, Brian attended SNDS on a regular basis for ongoing dental ...

18. Community Engagement blooms in Garden Project
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to high school, and may not have even attended primary school regularly,” Ms Scalzi says. “Programs like these teach kids that if you turn up and commit to something, you will see a real outcome.” For ...

19. Young people's mental health - The hidden challenges and how innovation can help
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Kerry Graham, CEO Inspire Foundation will be the guest speakers at this month’s Social Policy in the City event – a regular seminar jointly held by Mission Australia, The Smith Family and the Social Policy ...

20. Home care program for mentally ill reaps huge rewards National Mental Health Week
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – but within the community rather than in isolation. “We work in partnership with clients to develop tailored support plans, they choose the community they want to live in and we encourage regular feedback ...

21. Former 36ers Mark Davis on the ball to help at-risk young people in Adelaide’s south
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... exercising regularly can sometimes seem just too hard for young people who may be experiencing family conflict, low self-esteem, mental health issues or bullying, for example” she said. “But we know ...

22. Don’t forget homeless in housing affordability debate
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Mr Hall said the report gave an accurate description of many of the challenges facing community service organisations like Mission Australia as they regularly turned homeless individuals and families ...

23. UN report on Australian housing crisis rings true
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the report gave an accurate description of many of the challenges facing housing support agencies as they struggled to cope with the number of homeless people and regularly turned individuals and families ...

24. City of Churches aims to be life and soul of party
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the leading non-denominational Christian services organisation. “This is an event to show that churches are not just about buildings and congregations and regular worship but are involved in the whole ...

25. The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  “Body image is a new inclusion – requested by the young people themselves – as it had regularly been cited as an issue in the other concerns category in previous surveys,” Ms Hampshire said. “In addition, ...