Mission Australia

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

... one-on-one support to people who left school prematurely as a result of family conflict, bullying, learning disabilities or mental health issues. 5 mentoring programs targeted at youth at risk of leaving ...

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

... and uplifting album.” One of the students, Angie, who got involved in Sounds of the Street when she was suffering from depression and anxiety after a family breakdown said she could barely describe ...

3. Feds should play role in urban planning to improve housing affordability
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in this area – such as the National Rental Affordability Scheme and the social housing component of its nation building stimulus package – will barely touch the sides given the need that’s out there.  ...

4. The Mission Australia Story
(Pathways/About Us)

... in Sydney at the time; “I had a burning desire to do something to awaken sufficient interest in the minds of my fellow citizens to commence a purely unsectarian mission on the same lines of the London ...

5. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Christmas festivities altogether. Being a charity organisation operating on tight resources, we rely very heavily on the generosity of others to help make Christmas special for our clients. Therefore your ...

6. Mission Australia welcomes Homelessness Revolution
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... its commitment to setting up a national homelessness research strategy. “Finally, we sincerely welcome the fact that in very difficult economic times the government has found the resources to target this ...

7. More connections for Whyalla's young people
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... which aims to prevent young people leaving home prematurely • Job Placement and Training (JPET) • Personal Support Program (PSP) • Learning Unlimited, Mission Australia’s alternate learning program ...

8. What will you be doing on Christmas Day?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... We also rely on donations from individuals and corporates to fund the event each year. If you'd like to contribute to the success of the 2008 Christmas in the Park, either by becoming a volunteer or by ...

9. Spiralling fuel costs hurt Sydney's Missionbeat vans
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Sydney’s inner city giving support to people in need. “Missionbeat gets funding from both the State and Federal Governments but we also rely heavily on donations to make up the shortfall…and as petrol ...

10. New centre with historic heart offers assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... properties are public housing,” Mr Mundy said. “Mission Australia is looking to build on Chigwell House’s historic heritage by providing essential services that are sorely needed by the local community. ...

11. Australia needs national uniformity on early childhood education and support
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... education. “Despite some good efforts by federal and state/territory governments, there are still too many holes and inconsistencies in terms of Australia’s early childhood system,” said Mr Hall. “Surely ...

12. New support on mental health issues for individuals, families in Whyalla region
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... lives are severely affected by mental illness. “Undiagnosed and unsupported mental health issues can be crippling for many people, and can ultimately affect their capacity to work, live at home and maintain ...

13. Growing numbers of grandparent-carers evidence of emerging social phenomenon
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... a ‘hands on’ role – at a time when most people are retiring and taking it easy – can be a major strain, financially and emotionally. “As almost two-thirds of grandparent families rely on a government ...

14. Talented young Indigenous people blaze new trail under IYMP
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  cultural activities, and building a community of support “Many young Indigenous people can be very isolated in rural or remote communities and rarely get to meet up with others who have ...

15. Help for workers in Gippsland's drought affected areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  The Drought Force program helps individual farms and farm communities that have been severely affected by drought. The program allows workers who have lost their jobs due to drought, return to work ...

16. You can help transform the lives of homeless Australians this winter.
(Uncategorised Content)

... support networks that we need to rely on when we face challenges in our lives*. If you lost your job and couldn't afford your home, what would you do? Last year, Mission Australia assisted 32,211*** ...