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1. Soulful Gabby takes out 2012 Urban Quest title
(Daily News/Blog)

Congratulations to 17-year-old Gabby Wright, who last night won Mission Australia’s Urban Quest NT youth talent competition at a National Youth Week celebration concert in Darwin. Gabby stole the show ...

2. Deni Hines gives words of wisdom to Urban Quest singers
(Daily News/Blog)

... perform at the Urban Quest Finals Concert at Darwin Entertainment Centre, which takes place on Sunday 15 April. "My advice to the contestants is to sing your heart out and be true to yourself,” she said. ...

3. 'Connecting girls, inspiring futures’ on International Women's Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... that if anything it takes a strong person to recognise that one needs help and to seek help at hand. I am gracious to Mission Australia for giving me our Gina and I am humbled in discovering the love ...

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

...  Equipped with all the tools they will need to cope with the challenges of not only being a mother, but also a student, the girls are feeling very positive about their futures. Higher stakes, more pressure ...

5. Avoiding the pitfalls of online sports betting this footy season
(Daily News/Blog)

... betting takes place at TABs, however, gamblers are increasingly going online to bet. The convenience and anonymity of internet gambling is especially appealing to young men. Unfortunately, the ease of ...

6. Helping the most vulnerable avoid a jobs abyss: Toby Hall
(Daily News/Blog)

... out of the workforce. And second, an increase in the number of the most vulnerable, long-term job seekers who have the most significant barriers to finding a job. Turning a ship around takes time, ...

7. NEIS helps basketball star set up dream diner
(Daily News/Blog)

... Adelaide, we were able to rapidly improve our understanding of what it takes to run a business and how to implement the key elements to give us every chance of succeeding,” said Karoline. “One important ...

8. Our social enterprises
(Pathways/About Us)

... beyond.    Big Heart Op-Shop & Factory Seconds Big Heart Op-Shop & Factory Seconds takes clothing, furniture and factory seconds donated by the community and businesses and ...

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

... the ceremony with inspiring words of advice for the graduates: “If we keep holding on to the regrets, guilt and mistakes of our yesterdays, we will not be able to completely embrace today, nor will we ...

10. Buy a gift online and make a child’s Christmas Day
(Daily News/Blog)

... support from one of our services for families and children. The site takes into consideration the child’s age and how much the donor wants to spend, before selecting a special present that can be donated ...

11. madison takes to the road with Missionbeat
(News/Media Releases Archive)

Media coverage - madison, 20 October 2011 Alexandra Carlton of madison magazine recently spent a wintry evening with Daniel Strickland, the Manager of Mission Australia's Missionbeat service, which patrols ...

12. Media coverage - The Bairnsdale Advertiser: Outstanding local employers
(Daily News/Blog)

... takes a lot of commitment. Congratulations to the winners," Ms Jones said. If you are a business who would like to give the gift of employment, please visit the Mission Australia Employment Solutions ...

13. Outstanding local employers
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that we can recognise them for that. "Demonstrating the ability to think long-term and employ local job seekers in order to grow your business and support the community despite the challenges takes a ...

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

...  Watch the ‘Lumped with debt’ video Related coverage:  The Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney housing supply in ‘dire trouble’ It takes more than eight times the average annual income to buy an average ...

15. 6.30 With George Negus, Channel 10: Media coverage: Lumped with debt
(Daily News/Blog)

... coverage:  The Sydney Morning Herald -Sydney housing supply in ‘dire trouble’ It takes more than eight times the average annual income to buy an average Sydney home, according to a report by a housing ...

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

... conditions in a safe, supported environment – and one that allows them to make mistakes they can learn from. Listen to ‘Saturday Extra’, presented by Joe Gelonesi on 27 August 2011, ABC Radio Nationa ...

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

... enterprise in Victoria, are designed to expose disadvantaged people to normal working conditions in a safe, supported environment – and one that allows them to make mistakes they can learn from. Listen ...

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

... future. Regardless of who they are, the mistakes they may have made in the past – or what injustices our youth have experienced, CYI turns heartbreak and despair into hope and empowerment. * Names and ...

19. Nation leading problem gambling service officially launched in the ACT
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... which commenced on 1 July 2011. Problem gambling is an issue the ACT Labor Government takes seriously. I am looking forward to Mission Australia’s contribution to combating problem gamblingin the ACT. ...

20. Children do their bit for National Tree Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to learn about trees and the role they play in the environment. “It takes as little as four minutes in a natural environment to reduce stress, improve mood and steady the vital signs. “Mission Australia ...

21. Help needed for kids from disadvantaged families to make successful transition to school
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... within these families. Having programs continue while the transition takes place is extremely important. “The main concerns for the families participating in the report regard their children’s behaviour ...

22. Prime Minister visits Alice Springs
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... that money is available for the essentials of life such as food and clothing.  Making changes to entrenched disadvantage takes time and commitment. The Gillard Government will continue to work with ...

23. ACT takes national leadership in tackling problem gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... the problem gambling support service which will create six new full time jobs. Problem gambling is an issue the ACT Labor Government takes seriously. I am looking forward to Mission Australia's contribution ...

24. Fighting the drop-out factor
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... TAFE helps to break this cycle. But it often takes intervention by parents, teachers, welfare agencies and outreach programs by the TAFE to get them there. Jordan's cousin, Abdallah Ali, admits he nearly ...

25. Insight: Sean Lappin, National Housing & Homelessness Advisor
(Daily News/Blog)

... big challenge that takes up a lot of time for people who are homeless. The other major challenge is feeling valued by society with many people who are homeless feeling looked down on by the rest of the ...