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1. Report finds Reconciliation Action Plans get results
(Daily News/Blog)

... framework for organisations to pursue reconciliation through clear actions and commitments focused on respect, relationships and opportunities – and this is producing results.” RAP organisations have ...

2. Audi turns cars into gifts for kids
(Daily News/Blog)

... business result with the entire community,“ Mr Hagen said. Mr Bryant, who is also dealer principal of Audi Penfold in Burwood in Victoria, said the entire national network of Audi dealers had supported ...

3. Snapshot of nation’s housing supply ‘depressing reading’
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... low incomes to move into the market. “It will also mean homeless organisations have less flexibility and opportunity to move people from supported accommodation into independent living. Which will result ...

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

... and the tragic individual stories behind them – are extremely concerning. Any level of homelessness in Australia is unacceptable,” said Ms Morgan-Thomas. “These latest results match up pretty closely ...

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

... particularly in NSW as a result of successfully tendering for state and federal government contracts. For example, in 2010-11 in NSW, Mission Australia was awarded $3.6 million worth of new youth services. ...

6. Young people speak about stress
(Daily News/Blog)

Results from Mission Australia’s 2011 National Survey of Young Australians have sparked plenty of discussion over the past week.  The survey of more than 46,000 young people aged between 11 and 24-years-old, ...

7. Young people stressing about study
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the results. Find out more about Mission Australia's National Youth Survey 2011 E youthsurvey@missionaustralia.com.au  ...

8. Crafty Chef wins our inaugural National Employer Award
(Daily News/Blog)

... with over 75 years’ experience in waste management. In the past year the company has helped to transform the lives of 22 female job seekers through The Women Take the Wheel Program, which resulted in participants ...

9. Mission Australia’s AGM looks back at 2011
(Daily News/Blog)

... detail about our yearly results download the Mission Australia Financial Report 2011. Printed copies of our Annual Report can also be ordered by emailing MACommunications@missiaonustralia.com.au.  ...

10. Working smarter
(Pathways/About Us)

... of 550 services, Mission Australia owes it to our supporters, staff and clients to be efficient and resilient. With this in mind, we restructured our business and support service teams. The resulting ...

11. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... Affairs Unit. As a result, our voice has grown stronger. In 2011 we backed poker machine reform and welcomed plans to establish an Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, having lobbied ...

12. Resolve to help at-risk Queenslanders stay housed
(Daily News/Blog)

... before they are in crisis, so they can stay in a safe and stable housing environment and not end up on the streets,” Ms Gillespie said. “Not only is this a good result for the individuals we will be ...

13. WA youth express themselves in photos
(Daily News/Blog)

With Mission Australia’s help, a group of young West Australians have used photography to express themselves, with the results appearing in a new exhibition at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries. The ...

14. MA welcomes government's pay contribution to sector
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... community organisations manage the cost of paying higher wages for employees that will result from the equal pay case currently before Fair Work Australia. “The Australian Government has shown real ...

15. Roma House adventure program recognised with award
(Daily News/Blog)

... to great result for people who are struggling. "Our staff have shown great innovation and also commitment in developing the program to help give participants a better chance at transforming their lives." ...

16. Avoid being taken for a ride this Melbourne Cup
(Daily News/Blog)

... to keep in mind a few tips to avoid the empty wallet and low mood that can result in a gambling hangover the morning after the Cup. Mission Australia’s Nowra Gambling Counsellor, Greg Isles, is encouraging ...

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

... been enough action,” said Mr Hall. “While the national homelessness strategy has resulted in a considerable injection of funds and positive activity in a range of areas, the most vulnerable members of ...

18. Is there a better approach to remote Aboriginal communities?
(Daily News/Blog)

... spending $3.5 billion on programs designed to assist Aboriginal Australians each year it had resulted in “dismally poor returns.” It also states that across a host of key social and economic indicators ...

19. Accor staff racing to make a difference
(Daily News/Blog)

... from natural disasters through to declines in tourism business as a result of the high Australian dollar. “We wanted to give back to the Queensland community. It should be an inspiring event for all ...

20. Local business recognised nationally for hard work
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  As a result of increasing economic decline in the Riverland, Steve Knight found himself unemployed in June 2010. “Business confidence in the area was low, but suddenly starting our own seemed like ...

21. Catalyst-Clemente study finds learning turns lives around
(Daily News/Blog)

A groundbreaking university course for people struggling with homelessness, mental illness and long-term unemployment has resulted in improved health, housing, financial and social outlooks among participants ...

22. Housing can be a matter of life and death
(Daily News/Blog)

... a result of chronic disease and drug and alcohol abuse, while others were caused by assault, suicide or accidents. If this was another subset of the population you would have to wonder if this number ...

23. Media coverage - ABC: Toby Hall talks social enterprise
(Daily News/Blog)

... program in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, which is achieving good results for young people from highly disadvantaged communities. Seventy per cent of the young people who have trained at Charcoal Lane ...

24. Toby Hall talks social enterprise
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Australia social enterprises such as Mission Australia’s Charcoal Lane restaurant program in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, which is achieving good results for young people from highly disadvantaged ...

25. Early help is best way for juveniles
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... lives for the better. This is a good result, not just for the young person, but for the whole community. Instead of looking for additional ways to punish young people, we should invest more in diversionary ...