Mission Australia

1. 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 ...

2. 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 ...

3. Our Response to Commonwealth Gov Discussion paper - Australia’s children: Safe and well
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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 ...

4. Our Submission on Remote and Regional Communities
(Document Downloads)

... requires intensive work and partnerships across governments, community and the business sectors if sustainable change is to be achieved. Mission Australia recommends implementing a holistic asset-based ...

5. An icon for exit: The Mission Australia Centre 2005-2008
(Document Downloads)

... by the community sector, the Mission Australia Centre initiative brought together a wide range of stakeholders – clients, practitioners, researchers, policy makers, business people, philanthropists, and ...

6. National Skilled Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... additional work to localize them so they may be included as operating procedures and processes. The work will be to localize the written content so as to ensure they meet the Victorian sector best practice ...

7. Leading charities provide a new start for ABC Learning
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the Australian and State Governments on their plans for the sector.”  In April 2009 Mission Australia acquired 29 former ABC Learning Childcare Centres and has since been successfully operating them under ...

8. Transparency
(Pathways/About Us)

Mission Australia was recognised at the annual 2008 PwC Transparency Awards, finishing in the top ten most transparent Annual Reports in the not-for-profit sector. The awards recognise the quality and ...

9. Our people
(Pathways/About Us)

... a successful recruitment and HR consulting business. He transitioned into the health care and human services sector rising to Chairman of Bethesda Inc. His current software company manages web-based patient ...

10. Community Services in Victoria
(Community Services/Community Services by State)

... people from northern metropolitan Melbourne the opportunity to gain an industry-recognised qualification in a sector currently experiencing a skills shortage. The program seeks to: Develop industry ...

11. Internship Success - Alexis Bradshaw
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... a placement with Mission Australia has made an indelible impact on my career as both a social worker and as a worker in general. Although my placement was in the youth sector of Mission Australia, the ...

12. Graduate Success - Diana Nicholson
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations I had a strong interest in Human Resources and gaining a position in this area. However, I was also interested in working in the not-for-profit sector ...

13. Internship Program
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

What it's all about: Gaining practical experience is an important part of study in the area of community service. Mission Australia is committed to training and developing new entrants into the sector ...

14. Graduate Program
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Graduate and Work Experience)

... practical experience in the community service sector. Our 2011 graduate program aims to: Take on outstanding graduates with appropriate qualifications, who can work within Mission Australia's values ...

15. VIC Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... need additional work to localize them so they may be included as operating procedures and processes. The work will be to localize the written content so as to ensure they meet the Victorian sector best ...

16. Corporate Partnerships
(Partnerships/Corporate Partnerships)

...  Workplace Giving Employee engagement In-kind goods and services Pro bono support Support towards events and marketing activities   We are committed to engaging the corporate sector ...

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

... not-for-profit sector work more closely with the government on the impact the global financial crisis is having on disadvantaged Australians – met in Melbourne this morning... Mr Hall said Mission ...

18. Mission Australia: tragedy if housing element of stimulus package not passed
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... homelessness by 2020. It will provide an unprecedented shot in the arm for the social housing sector.” Mr Hall said he also hoped that the package’s initiative to insulate 2.7 million homes could also ...

19. Training investment will boost employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  The programme also helps meet demand for skilled employees in sectors ranging from construction, child care and retail by providing them with Certificate I – IV qualifications in their chosen field.  ...

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

... represented the government, business and not-for-profit sectors, all of them leaders in their chosen fields.  What was unique about this gathering was the focus on collaboration between the three sectors ...

21. Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and long-term commitment to a shared plan, which is monitored against set targets, and which brings together all levels of government and the community and business sectors. “The great myth about homelessness ...

22. Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... particularly the corporate sector. They meet students one-on-one each week over the duration of the course to provide support and mentoring. One student said: “I couldn’t do it without my learning partner. ...

23. Mission Australia launches ground-breaking education program
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... setting in which the students felt familiar and comfortable. “Catalyst’s success also stems from its learning partners – volunteers from corporate and community sectors who provide one-on-one support ...

24. Mission Australia welcomes groundbreaking youth homelessness report
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... sector and other agencies in delivering its recommendations,” said Mr Hopper. Media inquiries: Paul Andrews (02) 9219 2080 or 0409 665 495  ...

25. PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... range of backgrounds with coaches from the corporate sector to help them develop their leadership potential, employability, self confidence and enterprise skills. These skills are invaluable for the young ...