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

... were thrown out when they were unable to pay their rent. After an accident on the job, Dave* was unable to continue working. When he found out his employer wasn’t going to pay compensation, this placed ...

2. Report shows need to work harder to help homeless children and youth
(Daily News/Blog)

... now – and those who were already vulnerable are finding themselves unable to make ends meet. “Australia’s homeless problem won’t be fixed overnight. Today’s report is a reminder that we need to work ...

3. Crisis centres unable to meet homeless demand: The Project
(Daily News/Blog)

... last month of a 31-year-old Melbourne man who was unable to find a place to stay at a full crisis centre. Last December Mission Australia expressed its concern at figures released by Australian Institute ...

4. Concern at the number of homeless people turned away
(Daily News/Blog)

... 15 December 2011 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), shows that of people needing new and immediate accommodation in 2010-11, 59 per cent were unable to be placed. The AIHW’s ...

5. Pop-up shop spreads Christmas spirit to Brisbane’s disadvantaged
(Daily News/Blog)

... South-east Queensland Acting Operations Manager for Homelessness, Rachel Watson said people who would otherwise be unable to share gifts with their family and friends had the chance to select up to seven ...

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

... by community and philanthropic donations, and sadly those funds are running out,” Ms Gillespie said. “At this stage, we will be unable to fund the program in Brisbane beyond June next year. “We’re ...

7. Homeless children left in the cold by patchwork reform
(Daily News/Blog)

... to get out. Many find themselves trapped and unable to access public housing or the private rental market, especially in capital cities. “Finally, the impact of homelessness – and the homelessness system ...

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

... every day in 2009-10, 58% were unable to be placed. The AIHW’s report also states the group most likely to be turned away were families with an average of 82% of couples with children, 69% of couples ...

9. Inequality is growing in Australia: ACOSS
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... of these households spending over half their income on rent. "And whilst the cost of staying afloat has gone up, those people who some of the most reliant on our social safety net - people who are unable ...

10. Fairlight Centre (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)

... plan that responds to each resident’s health, housing, education and life skills needs. When unable to offer direct assistance, Fairlight Centre staff refer people to other services and facilities. Our ...

11. MA Housing hosts 500th home celebration and event for new tenants
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... sell the home and gave her 30 days to vacate the premises. Due to the severe housing shortage, Ms Morgan was unable to find any suitable places to live and was at serious risk of homelessness. Eventually, ...

12. Leaving a bequest to Mission Australia
(Donations/Bequests)

... every one of them. Even if you have been unable to donate during your lifetime, you can still support Mission Australia by leaving a gift in your Will – just like John and Wendy have: John Twenty years ...

13. Our Volunteers
(Volunteer/Volunteers)

... Home Tutor Scheme - see below for more information and contact details:   Home Tutor Scheme (Sydney) The Home Tutor Scheme is aimed at migrants who want to learn English but are unable to ...

14. Contact Mission Australia
(Uncategorised Content)

... of Australia call the Salvos on 13 72 58. Food donations As grateful as we to receive your offers, Mission Australia is unable to accept food donations. If you are in the Sydney metro area and wish to ...

15. Privacy Statement
(Uncategorised Content)

... we will accept anonymous donations, but are unable to issue a tax-deductible receipt to the donor. Transborder Data Flows Mission Australia ensures client data is sent to government agencies under secure ...

16. Grandparents raising their grandchildren
(Downloads/Social Policy Reports/Social Policy Reports Documents)

There is a sizeable and growing number of grandparents across Australia who are raising their grandchildren with the parent/s either temporarily or permanently unable to provide parental care. Whilst recognising ...