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1. Wording a bequest
(Donations/Bequests)

... a bequest to Mission Australia is entitled to honorary membership of the Benjamin Short Society and will receive regular updates and invitations to events. Contact us For more information or to discuss ...

2. Perth volunteer tutors sought for education program
(Daily News/Blog)

... on the world in which they live. In turn, this intellectual engagement can promote a broader re-engagement with society and encourage people to take positive action in their own lives,” Ms Dyrbye said. ...

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

... valuable corporate partnerships. Find out more...   Friends in Giving Society (FIGS) Over the years, FIGS has been a major supporter of Triple Care Farm – Mission Australia’s residential ...

4. Put your unused sports gear to good use
(Daily News/Blog)

... provides our community services with exercise professionals who teach free classes and give healthy lifestyle talks. Along with The Mundy Family, Kiama City Council and The Friends in Giving Society, ...

5. Advance Australia Fair?
(Donations/Support Mission Australia)

As a proud Australian charity, we are committed to helping the most vulnerable in our society to get a fairer deal in life. We want every Australian to truly realise what it’s like to live in the ‘lucky ...

6. Triple Care Farm graduates celebrate fresh start
(Daily News/Blog)

... – who later opened a new on-site gym generously funded by her fitness industry charity along with The Mundy Family, Kiama City Council and The Friends in Giving Society - also spoke about the importance ...

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

... Learning. Subsequently, Mission Australia joined with the Benevolent Society,the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Social Ventures Australia in establishing Goodstart Early Learning, which now operates 661 ...

8. A fresh start for Goodstart
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Society, Mission Australia, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Social Ventures Australia – formed a consortium to operate former ABC Learning centres. ABC Learning went into voluntary liquidation in ...

9. Common Ground Sydney supportive housing initiative opens doors
(Daily News/Blog)

... residents. A range of support services will be provided by the ‘Inner City Coalition’, which comprises Haymarket Foundation, Salvation Army, Wesley Mission, The Society for Vincent de Paul and lead agency ...

10. Reconnecting with life
(Community Services/Community Services)

... a life cut-off from society, so one of his main goals was to learn to live connected to the people around him. For Daniel, this meant learning to drive, so that he could have a social life and develop ...

11. Life-changing uni course recognised at CAN Awards
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... at Mission, we believe it shouldn’t be the case that those who “don’t fit” should miss out. “This program provides an opportunity for people who were isolated from society to again engage in their community; ...

12. The 2011 Race to Survive off to a flying start
(Daily News/Blog)

... the society we live in is what this week is all about. “Accor and Mission Australia align perfectly – from the way we think to our attitude regarding fundraising, time invested, and the efforts we’re ...

13. Circles of Care (Queensland)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... healthier, safer society for us all. The benefits – Circle of Care Set positive examples to children Create brighter futures for families   Build stronger, happier, safer, more harmonious ...

14. Life-changing learning program in the news
(Daily News/Blog)

... spoke about the impact that the program makes to the lives of people who have lived on the margins of society. Mission Australia is just one of the community agencies that deliver Catalyst-Clemente. We ...

15. Life-changing learning program in the news
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Penny Gillespie, also spoke about the impact that the program makes to the lives of people who have lived on the margins of society. Mission Australia is just one of the community agencies that deliver ...

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

... multiple disadvantage,” said Professor Howard. Long-lasting impacts According to Dr John Falzon, Chief Executive Officer of the St Vincent De Paul Society, the most significant benefit of the program ...

17. Mark Donaldson VC joins national conversation on progress
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... standards” and that “having the right balance of community and society on one side, and efficiency as a nation on the other side, would be a key element of achieving this.” The video contribution by ...

18. New program to reduce road fatalities among young Victorians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... new arrivals to Australia are often challenged by language barriers, lack of experience in motorised society and not having had a licence previously,” said Ms Cockfield. “Ignition will help both this ...

19. Insight with…Shannon Mesnil, Youth Drug and Alcohol Project Advisor
(Daily News/Blog)

What are the biggest challenges our youth face today? Family and peer relationships, mental health, pressure to succeed and finding purpose are just some of the challenges facing young people. Society ...

20. Locals living rough
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... said. “I think a sign of our civilised society is how you treat your most vulnerable people, so anything we can do to help we should do it.” Cr Bowen said the issue had been made worse by the closure ...

21. Friends In Giving Society (FIGS)
(Partnerships/Major Corporate and Community Partners)

... as FIGS, the Friends in Giving Society was established back in 1987 by three female executives from Sydney who wanted to make a difference in their community. Inspired by an ABC documentary on street kids, ...

22. Former refugee proud to help new arrivals
(Daily News/Blog)

Refugee Week is a celebration of the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society. Since the end of World War II, more than 750,000 refugees and others in humanitarian need have been ...

23. Concern at numbers of homeless people turned away
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... is unacceptable,” said Mr Hall. “For our society not have the capacity to meet the demand of homeless families is an indictment on our values and priorities. “These latest results match up pretty closely ...

24. Getting back to nature
(Daily News/Blog)

... who are afraid of wind, rain and snow. This is the generation we are handing society.” Ms Howard said that initiatives such as vegetable gardens at MAELS Shell Cove (NSW) and Doveton (Victoria) centres ...

25. Mission Australia to hold free families week community event at Miller Square
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... services and lots more. Each year, National Families Week celebrates families’ contribution and role in our society and this year it is being held from 15-21 May, coinciding with the United Nations ...