Mission Australia

1. The Families on the Fringe report - Summary Snapshot
(Document Downloads)

... This document provides a summary snapshot of the Families on the Fringe report which can also be downloaded from this site.  ...

2. Two victims of car theft handed the keys to restored vehicles
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... in Burnie, Launceston, Hobart, Moonah and Devonport. Media Contact:  Lucinda Bray, Font Public Relations, 0438 280 486 Download the UTurn brochure - or visit the UTurn website for service ...

3. Triple Care Farm
(Community Services/Community Services)

... Out” is also provided. This program ensures that the young person and their family continue to receive help and support after they have left Triple Care Farm. Click here to visit the TCF website. ...

4. Youth Accommodation Support Service
(Community Services/Community Services)

The Youth Accommodation Support Service in Perth’s Victoria Park provides crisis accommodation for homeless youth aged 15-18, and transitional housing with two on-site units and seven community based ...

5. Nightspot Youth Homelessness Initiative
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Nightspot will become operational in Melbourne and Brisbane (Logan) in January 2009. Click here to view the Nightspot mini-site  ...

6. Mission Australia opens its heart in Campbelltown
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... hub, so for example a parent can be taught how to develop an effective budget to avoid the situation of struggling to meet their bills. “There is also a counsellor on-site to assist people with personal ...

7. Last minute Christmas gift ideas from Mission Australia!
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... doing it tough. The virtual Christmas Tree – Australia’s first 'virtual charity tree' is now online at the charity’s website. The interactive design allows visitors to choose from a range of Christmas ...

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

... experiences to plan the next generation of homeless services," said Mr Hall. The Federal Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek, said the MAC - which she has visited several times as it is located in ...

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

... site, not only for privacy but also to avoid getting drenched or sunburnt. “By putting our workers on bikes, we ensure people living around Sydney’s stairwells, alcoves and doorways have access to basic ...

10. Mission Australia to host community forum at Rooty Hill RSL today
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 4 Children program, please visit the C4C website (click here).  ...

11. Mission Australia Launches SA Early Learning Centres
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... and Osborne are former ABC Learning sites – part of the 29 centres Mission Australia acquired earlier this year and took over in June. Mission Australia Early Learning Service’s CEO Karen Twitchett ...

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

...  For more information on RUPA, please visit their website.  ...

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

In the nineteenth century, Australia consisted of developing colonial settlements living among hundreds of Aboriginal tribes. These colonial settlements were sites of tremendous deprivation. Identifying ...

14. Purpose, Vision and Values
(Pathways/About Us)

... gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me... just as you did it to one of the least of these... you did it to me" (Matthew 25:35-36)      ...

15. Sustainability
(Pathways/About Us)

... principles and initiatives across Mission Australia sites 2005 Queensland Pilot Project In 2005, three Mission Australia services, located in Queensland, participated in a pilot project producing ...

16. Pathways through a successful youth
(Community Services/Community Services)

... empower our staff to act locally by tailoring innovative solutions to meet the specific needs of the young person and his or her family. View our pathways through a successful youth mini-site Here ...

17. Pathways away from homelessness
(Community Services/Community Services)

... and his or her community, in line with our national priorities. Click here to view our homelessness mini site Here are some of our services that help homeless Australians: Mission Australia ...

18. Pathways to strong families and happy healthy children
(Community Services/Community Services)

... to assist the entire family back on their feet. View our families and children mini site Here are some of our services that help Australian families: Pathways projects (NSW, VIC, WA, NSW) Communities ...

19. Wage Subsidies
(Employment Services/Employers)

... add value to your business. What can the wage subsidy be used for? Wage subsidies can be used to cover areas such as staff training, on-site mentoring and wage assistance, although there are no hard and ...

20. NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... are no children on site but this year we cannot afford to close early and it is not safe for staff to be cleaning when the children are at preschool. If you are available during this Christmas period ...

21. SA Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... at our Elizabeth Vale site. This project aims to provide a service where parents can borrow a variety of fun, educational, age-appropriate and interactive toys, books, puzzles, and games on a regular basis. ...

22. TAS Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... Reception/Admin We are looking for volunteers who are interested in general reception tasks for the Mission Australia site at Elizabeth Street. Duties would involve answering the phones, covering the ...

23. NT Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... our volunteers to ensure the best customer care possible. Employment Solutions sites are located in Palmerston and Casuarina. Hours are flexible. To apply for this opportunity, you will need to email ...

24. Corporate Volunteering Opportunities
(Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities)

... & staff would really enjoy the chance to see the sites of Sydney. As a team you would be asked to provide for transport, entry fees and lunch. Please call Tanya Sarmiento on (02) 9219 2011 or email corporatevolunteering@missionaustralia.com.au ...

25. Hear From Others Who Have Left a Bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... the real impact of homelessness on the men who visited the hospital for various illnesses and injuries. Before then, the idea of homelessness had only been a vague concept to me - not a stark reality. ...