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1. Living with teens - north-west Sydney information nights
(Daily News/Blog)

... stress and technology. Sessions will take place in Hornsby and Galston respectively, with the first meeting in Hornsby on Wednesday 06 June. Bookings are essential.  Download the information ...

2. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week: Seniors at risk
(Daily News/Blog)

... stress his problem with gambling, particularly roulette and blackjack, had caused him and those around him: “It removed me from reality,” he said. “I was anonymous. I could lose track of time. I did ...

3. Working families losing grip on secure housing
(News/MA Newsletter)

... are just a few examples of the housing stress Australians are facing. With a lack of new homes being built and the gap between median house prices and incomes widening, hope is all but lost for people ...

4. A reminder to bet with your head on Anzac Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... a Gambling Counsellor at Mission Australia’s ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Services, said while it can be fun to have a flutter, gambling shouldn’t be used to relieve stress such as uncertainty ...

5. Celebrating A Safe Place for Change
(Community Services/Community Services)

... 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, strokes and certain types of cancer) but also mental health benefits. It: Releases endorphins – the body’s natural “feel good” chemicals Reduces stress and tension Promotes ...

6. Young mums are aiming for success
(Community Services/Community Services)

Getting through high school is stressful enough without having a baby to care for. Thanks to a new Mission Australia program, students like Ashlee* are proving that teenage mums can meet the challenge. ...

7. Coastal Sydney Aboriginal Tenancy Support Service (CSATSS) (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... to homelessness and suffering rental stress, through prevention, early intervention and support. To achieve this, the service works with Housing NSW, Community Housing, Aboriginal Housing, Aboriginal ...

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

... a downward spiral for Judy, leaving her homeless, battling with increased anxiety and stress, and alcohol dependent again. Thankfully she realised she could no longer battle this on her own. When Judy ...

9. Mission Australia Gambling Counselling and Support Services (NSW & ACT)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... stress, depression, loss of sleep and anxiety Being at a high risk of losing family, friends, your house or job. Common reasons people gamble to such lengths include: To make quick money To ...

10. Young mums tell Women’s Weekly why they’re Aim’n High
(Daily News/Blog)

... stress of being a mother with a young child. They have the support of others who know what they are going through as well." In 2011, Aim’n High helped 13 young women to maintain their studies off-campus ...

11. Free Christmas breakfast for the Illawarra community
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... time of year for people who are under financial stress and strain – with so many extra expenses, there might not be enough left for a nice meal. And some people, like some of our volunteers, might live ...

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

... if young people were “more stressed than ever before”. Ethan Ryan disagreed and said young people think they are under pressure today but the problem really is them growing up quickly: "No, not really. ...

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

Media coverage - ABC News, 30 November 2011 Mission Australia’s National Survey of Young Australians has found that young people are more worried about school or study and coping with stress than ever ...

14. Lead experts
(Pathways/About Us)

... of Young Australians 2010: A record 50,000 young people took part and the results sparked wide discussion about concerns such as body image, family conflict and stress, as well as national issues like ...

15. Helping out with the kids a grand idea
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... on the community, writes David Butler in The Goulburn Post. While most grandparents love their grandkids and are happy to take them in, the constant challenge of looking after kids can be stressful ...

16. Learn to live with teens at free Sydney information night
(Daily News/Blog)

... sessions: As part of the free parent information series, Greg Powell will deliver ‘Positive conversations with your teenagers’ and ‘Strategies for stress’ sessions while Michael Reed, a consultant psychologist ...

17. ‘Open Your Mind’ – Mental Health Week in Whyalla
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... as a Heart Foundation community walk around the park, body balance classes, free massages, stress ball making, as well as complimentary vouchers. Professionals will be attending the event to provide ...

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

... with George Negus story focused on two Catalyst-Clemente students - Amanda and Luke. After working in the Antarctic 14 years ago, Amanda developed post-traumatic stress disorder and retreated from the ...

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

... program. The 6.30 with George Negus story focused on two Catalyst-Clemente students - Amanda and Luke. After working in the Antarctic 14 years ago, Amanda developed post-traumatic stress disorder and ...

20. Lumped with debt
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... 2005, rents in Australian cities have risen at twice the rate of inflation, according to the report. It also found that 50 per cent of low-income home owners are in mortgage stress. Read more in the ...

21. 6.30 With George Negus, Channel 10: Media coverage: Lumped with debt
(Daily News/Blog)

... at twice the rate of inflation, according to the report. It also found that 50 per cent of low-income home owners are in mortgage stress. Read more in the Domain section of The Sydney Morning Herald ...

22. Living with teens north-west Sydney information nights
(Daily News/Blog)

... ‘Strategies for stress’. Last year Mission Australia’s National Survey of Young Australians asked young people what their top concerns were. Of our 50,00 respondents, 27.8 per cent indicated family conflict ...

23. Unique childcare program launched in Elizabeth Vale
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... excited to welcome aboard our first group of volunteers who will play a supporting role in increasing family functioning and providing assistance through the most stressful times of the day,” said Ms Hampton. ...

24. Youth Beat (SA, NT and TAS)
(Community Services/Community Services)

...  Our Youth Beat workers support young people to: Stay safe in public places. Overcome drug and alcohol stress Receive accommodation support Connect with their community Plan for the future ...

25. Sounds of hope from a new generation
(Daily News/Blog)

... concerned about how to cope with stress. While the statistics can be overwhelming, they highlight the incredible needs of our youth as they wrestle with a whole spectrum of issues. But, thanks to the ...