Mission Australia

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

... feet. "Importantly the MAC has developed into a community hub providing a large range of services - not only to its residents, but the entire inner city community. "The MAC's success has only been possible ...

2. Missionbeat: a Sydney icon turns 30
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... many Sydney residents, Mission Australia’s famous Missionbeat vans are a familiar and comforting sight – patrolling the inner city to help homeless people and those most in need, 7 days a week, 365 days ...

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

... city, is a fully accredited aged care facility. It provides high quality accommodation and personal care for homeless, frail or aged people. It enables the residents to lead an independent lifestyle. The ...

4. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... individual’s life is valuable, which can help the development of self esteem and self worth. NSW - Team Challenges Aloha Hawaii Activity: Hosting a lunch for the residents Date: January ...

5. Mission Australia to build $16M Aged Homeless Service as number of elderly homeless climbs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia will today unveil plans to build a brand new residential service for aged homeless people in Sydney, after being awarded a $16 million capital grant by the federal government. Residents ...

6. Mission Australia joins industry and government at the Social Innovation Summit
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and engagement, rather than forcing solutions on to local communities. Through “learning by doing’, as he called it, local residents can have a real impact on their community. John Prendergast from the ...

7. Award winning aged-care service for the homeless turns ten
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Category) for its programs to promote the maintenance and/or the improvement of the mental health and wellbeing of residents with special needs... CCC is one of a few aged-care homes of its kind ...

8. Homelessness among the elderly - The hidden face of Homelessness in Australia
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  Charles Chambers Court was recently recognised with a ‘Positive Living in Aged Care’ award for the service’s approach to helping residents with mental health issues. It was a 2007 finalist in the Federal ...

9. Increased rents create greater risk of homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... House at Spring Hill, managed by Mission Australia, has recorded a steady increase in residents since it opened in November last year, now recording 100 per cent capacity with residents staying on average ...

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

... and business executives, to residents, tourists and the disadvantaged who seek support from city agencies. Special guests at the free community lunch and get-together will include Adelaide Lord Mayor ...

11. Roma House - A new service for homeless Queenslanders launched in Brisbane
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... lives in Queensland. When we open for business next week, we expect to hit the ground running,” Mr Hopper said. “Residents will receive individual support, rehabilitation, access to employment and training ...

12. City of Moreland residents invited to mentor local teens
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Mission Australia is calling for youth mentors throughout the City of Moreland to provide career guidance for local secondary students. The Glenroy M2M program is a community-based initiative that aims ...

13. Mission Australia to open new offices in Adelaide's west
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to break the cycle of poverty which still afflicts many residents in the western suburbs, by engaging young people in meaningful learning and help them plan for their future with a sense of purpose and ...

14. Youth Survey uncovers the differences between young Tasmanians living in Hobart and rural areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of those in Hobart and 34.4 per cent of those from the rest of the State. Non-Hobart residents had significantly higher rates of involvement in clubs/youth groups (39.8 per cent compared to 24.7 ...

15. Anti-poverty Week - Terms and Conditions
(Uncategorised Content)

... of Entry. The competition is open to all residents of Australia aged 18 and over. The competition commences 8.00am AEST 11/09/2009 and closes 11.59pm AEST 16/10/2009. The winning entry will be judged ...