Mission Australia

1. Policy Submissions
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia's responses and submissions to Government, on areas of concern such as the wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, pathways for disadvantaged youth, education and training, and homeless ...

2. National Survey of Young Australians 2008
(Document Downloads)

This year Mission Australia conducted its seventh consecutive annual survey of young Australians.  The survey is the largest of its kind in Australia and in 2008 received over 45,500 responses from ...

3. National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
(Document Downloads)

... The main findings of 'National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses' shows that regardless of where young people live, family relationships and friendships are what they value most. They’re ...

4. Our Response to the Commonwealth Gov Discussion Paper - Increasing Indigenous Economic Opportunity
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia strongly supports the Commonwealth Government’s major focus on the wellbeing of aboriginal Australians. To impact upon aboriginal economic participation positively and sustainably, Mission ...

5. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Green Paper - Which way home
(Document Downloads)

... work across all levels of Government and promote local responses under a national strategy. Our approach is informed by practise wisdom and backed up by extensive national and international research.  ...

6. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion Paper - National Mental Health & Disability Employment
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia welcomes the discussion paper in the context of the Commonwealth’s broader social inclusion agenda, particularly given the strong links between poverty, unemployment, social exclusion ...

7. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion paper - Australia’s children: Safe and well
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia welcomes the clear and early commitment from the Commonwealth Government to work with the State and Territory governments, the non-government sector and other stakeholders, on a National ...

8. Our Response to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Training Inquiry
(Document Downloads)

Mission Australia welcomes the Inquiry into successful youth transitions. Any efforts to enhance the successful transition of disadvantaged young people need to include integrated and holistic responses ...

9. Young people and the criminal justice system: New insights and promising responses
(Document Downloads)

This publication features new research about young offenders undertaken by Jioji Ravulo from MA’s youth services in western Sydney. It confirms that much better outcomes for Juvenile Justice are achieved ...

10. How we acquire talent and give you every opportunity to ensure our organisation is the perfect fit for you!
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... Developer from Mission Australia’s Talent Acquisition Team will review the information you have submitted to our e-recruitment system.  They’ll read your e-application and in particular your responses ...

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

... with that sort of background is an appropriate response to their problem? “These are hardly good outcomes, particularly when you consider it can cost in excess of $150,000 to keep a young person in ...

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

... ensure there is a timely, targeted and tailored response for each young person to ensure that unemployment does not become entrenched. Any framework must obviously include a focus on the young people ...

13. PM for a day? What would you do to tackle poverty?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... response – delivered in the form of a short video no longer than 60 seconds – will be judged by Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall, with the winner being... flown to Canberra to meet the Federal Parliamentary ...

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

... (02) 9230 0477 – www.rupa.com.au What is RUPA? The Rugby Union Players' Association was incorporated in October 1995 in direct response to the professionalism of rugby. As its name suggests, ...

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

... in which they could work together. In response, a separate organisation was created, called Mission Australia. Over the years that followed, Sydney City Mission, Mission SA, Wollongong City Mission, ...

16. Annual Review
(Pathways/About Us)

... of young people received its largest response to date and now has the reputation of being one of the most authoritative insights into Australia's young people   Click here to download the 2008 Annual ...

17. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... provision, referral and crisis response. Youth Beat requires volunteers for various times/days and activities. Most services are provided at night. Volunteers would be involved in playing sport with children ...

18. Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that sort of background is an appropriate response to their problem? “These are hardly good outcomes. They’re even worse when you consider how much we pay for the privilege. “For example, in NSW it costs ...

19. Missionbeat Bikes hit the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and doorways of Sydney will have access to services offering basic medical care and safe accommodation. We’ll also have a much better chance of knowing if they need urgent care and we’ll have faster response ...

20. Hush for Homelessness launches in Martin Place
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... part in Hush for Homelessness last year I was inundated with staff sponsoring me to keep quiet – and I’m confident I’ll get a similar response this year,” Toby joked. Australian celebrities – such as ...

21. Tenant Resources
(Housing/VIC)

... anonymous or, if you would like either a response pr an opportunity to discuss the matter in person, then you will need to put your name and contact details on the form. Both Appeals and Complaints will ...

22. Tenant Resources
(Housing/TAS)

... Appeals Form. To lodge a complaint, please download and complete the Complaint Form.   The complaints form can be anonymous or, if you would like either a response pr an opportunity to discuss the matter ...

23. Tenant Resources
(Housing/NSW)

... would like either a response pr an opportunity to discuss the matter in person, then you will need to put your name and contact details on the form. Both Appeals and Complaints will be reviewed by the ...

24. Solid start for Community Response Task Force
(News/Media Releases Archive)

The first meeting of the Federal Government’s Community Response Task Force has provided the country’s leading welfare organisations with a positive opportunity to present the issues facing vulnerable ...

25. Mission Australia welcomes Employment Service changes
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... are very welcome. They’re a sensible and common sense response to the issues we and other Job Network providers have raised with government,” said Mr Hall. “It’s a positive outcome for people who, particularly ...