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1. Society will be judged by how it deals with homelessness, researcher says
(Daily News/Blog)

... that came out of the Michael Project research was the need to re-look at the way case manage people who are experiencing homelessness. “It’s shown the need to concentrate resources, to take people out ...

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

... present, resources and funding are not adequate to address the needs of homeless families and, in particular, homeless children in a consistent and systematic way. "For this most vulnerable client group ...

3. Aboriginal trainees playing vital role in saving parrot in SA
(Daily News/Blog)

... project. This important Department of Environment and Natural Resources initiative is monitoring the breeding cycle of a vulnerable species found in New South Wales and South Australia. In the past ...

4. Giving voice to the voiceless
(Community Services/Community Services)

... resources.” The rationale for speaking up is simple. We have knowledge and expertise that governments don’t. So as 2012 gets into its stride, you’ll hear more from us about our efforts to improve ...

5. Our partners
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... and Co. Bain's Australian practice continues to support the strategies of industry-leading company's, representing financial services, telecommunications, resources, consumer goods, retail, transportation, ...

6. Wollongong youth get a helping hand from jobs workshop
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the worst of the global economic downturn – young people historically bear a much greater burden during financial crises. They have the least resources to fall back on and are the last to benefit when ...

7. Concern at the number of homeless people turned away
(Daily News/Blog)

... families, in particular, homeless children. For this most vulnerable client group we need clear national targets for reducing their number, a national framework to address their needs and increased resources. ...

8. Staff on a mission all pull together
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... interview process," Lucinda Warren, executive leader of human resources, says. "Working at Mission Australia combines the heart and mind. You need to be at the top of your game as an employee but you can't ...

9. Sustainable growth
(Pathways/About Us)

...  Our structure guarantees maximum funding is directed to resources at service level, while ensuring value for money by offering central Human Resource (HR) and asset management, Information Technology ...

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

... framework to address their needs and not enough in the way of increased resources. “Across Australia’s homelessness system there is little consistency in the supports available to children and families. ...

11. Meagre dole payment doesn't just hurt the unemployed: Toby Hall
(Daily News/Blog)

... worst sort of short-termism – too reliant on the knee-jerk response of drafting skilled migrants than on committing resources to train the army of unskilled Australian unemployed. And training for unemployed ...

12. What are you doing for Anti-Poverty Week?
(Daily News/Blog)

... year - and we want to help increase that again this year! For more information about Anti-Poverty Week, activities in your area and resources, visit the Anti-Poverty Week website. http://www.antipove ...

13. Cheryl’s dedication recognised with a Wurreker Award
(Daily News/Blog)

... Program (ADEP)  in Bairnsdale. ADEP provides road safety training, assistance and resources primarily to Aboriginal people aged over 17 who live in the East Gippsland and Wellington Shire areas, ...

14. Clifton Adolescent and Family Support (CAFS)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... person and their family. We believe everyone has personal resources and abilities. We believe it is not the person that is the problem – it is the problem itself. CAFS aims to work with families and young ...

15. Rossmore Community Preschool (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... to network with other families. Parenting workshops, resources and additional information are also available at Rossmore. The preschool is open from 8.30am to 3.30pm from Monday to Friday during school ...

16. Hornsby / Waitara Community Hub (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

Hornsby / Waitara Community Hub offers information, resources and support to families of children aged from birth to eight years living in Hornsby and Waitara, with particular focus on disadvantaged families ...

17. Liverpool Family Day Care (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... support. The unit’s staff provide resources and information and regularly visit Educators to assist in the provision of a high quality service. For further information contact Liverpool Family Day Care ...

18. Alarming drop-out rates in Dandenong
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... see schools in not helping, but in reality, if the person is not attending class or disrupting, there are limited options. I think they (schools) do a tough job with limited resources,” Mr Bird said. In ...

19. Fairfield Youth Connections (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Education: working with local high school and youth service providers to develop capacity and resources in working effectively with homeless young people Early Intervention Outreach: Providing counselling ...

20. New information standards needed to help Australians at‐risk of homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... it or use it to develop specific strategies due to limited staff and financial resources. MMHA National Program Manager Georgia Zogalis says this has huge implications for developing equitable policies, ...

21. Have you even met an Aboriginal person?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is needed now more than ever. Paul Bird is Mission Australia's State Director for Victoria. This article was published in The Punch on 31 May 2011 Further reading: MA Aboriginal resources page ...

22. MA welcomes budget focus on disadvantaged areas
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... think it strikes the right balance between incentives and increased resources for jobseekers and Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients who have a reasonable capacity to work with measures that emphasise ...

23. Financial skills help steer young people towards a positive future
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is Australia’s most widely-used adult financial education resources, developed to help financial counsellors and community educators build the financial skills, knowledge and confidence of participants. ...

24. Pathways to Employment Program
(Community Services/Community Services)

... facilitators, the material includes instructions on how to navigate the workbooks, a number of activities and skills practice sessions and additional resources and activities for our job seeker to complete ...

25. Shedding some light on youth homelessness
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... surfing in the Census, we are then able to dedicate resources to support these young people and stop the potential slide into chronic homelessness,” Ms Leebeek adds. It is important that couch surfers ...