Mission Australia

1. 2009
(Document Downloads)

The 2009 National Survey of Young Australians, conducted by Mission Australia, tested the views of close to 48,000 young people – the biggest group since the survey began in 2002 – between the ages of ...

2. Last days for Australia's youth to have their say
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... those too young to vote – to tell us their views. vote - to tell us their views.  Visit www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey and have your say!   Mission Australia’s head of Research and Social Policy, ...

3. Opinion: Too quiet on home front
(Daily News/Blog)

... – the complaints of a frustrated businessman who has had his plans for development stymied by community-minded councillors. But there’s more than a ring of truth to his views. Time and time again local ...

4. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(Daily News/Blog)

... comes to tackling the issue of juvenile justice,” said Ms Hampshire. “Victoria leads the country and both the Tasmanian and NSW governments have recently engaged in reviews of their approaches, but elsewhere ...

5. How we acquire talent and give you every opportunity to ensure our organisation is the perfect fit for you!
(Jobs at Mission Australia/Mission Australia Jobs)

... an interview you’ll meet the person to whom this position reports and perhaps another member of that team.  Our interviews are behavioral in nature.  This means we’ll ask you to describe how you have undertaken ...

6. State and Territory governments must set targets to reduce numbers of young people in detention
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... engaged in reviews of their approaches, but elsewhere it appears governments seem happy to lock young people up in increasing numbers – despite all evidence showing it doesn’t work. “There are around ...

7. Drugs, suicide and body image - the issues of most concern to young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... has also uncovered many 11-14 year olds feel unequipped to deal with the issue of drugs... The national survey, conducted by Mission Australia, tested the views of close to 48,000 young people – ...

8. Homeless hit the street for City2Surf
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Park, Canada Bay When: 12.45pm presentation Sunday 8 August - Pre-race interviews with Toby Hall, Daniel Petsalis and Mission Australia clients Where: Hyde Park Obelisk, Corner of Elizabeth ...

9. Job Seekers
(Employment Services/Job Seekers)

...  Training and support to get you job ready Interview tips including practice interviews Telephone techniques Presentation tips, such as appropriate dress Access to employers With ...

10. A fresh approach in the mission to enable refugee and migrants to gain sustainable employment
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Committee, the Bennelong Foundation and the Jack Brockhoff Foundation. Media enquiries: Phil Smith: (03) 8317 0111 or 0407 860 528. Available for media interviews and photographs: Mr Paul Bird – ...

11. Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... to ensure Elizabeth’s young job seekers are prepared for interviews and confident in their ability to win and sustain the jobs they seek.”  ...

12. Missionbeat Bikes hit the road
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Bikes Homelessness Service What: Photo opportunity with Missionbeat Van, Missionbeat Bikes and riders, interviews with speakers following formal remarks Who: Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore ...

13. West Heidelberg community unites to celebrate Harmony Day
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Day. Available for media interviews and photographs: Mr Paul Bird – Mission Australia, Victorian State Director; Mr John Lioupas – Heidelberg United Football Club, President; and Children from ...

14. Mission Australia opens its Heart to Nowra
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Friday 13 March, 11am-12.30pm Where:  Corner of Worrigee Road and Princess Highway, Nowra Mrs Gash will be available for interviews and photos following the opening. Media contact: Patrick Flynn ...

15. Here comes trouble: new Sounds of the Street album
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... launch Date:  Friday 6 February 2009 Time:  4 - 6pm Address:  Fraser Studios, 10-14 Kensington Street, Chippendale (Musicians will be available for photos/interviews prior to launch including during rehearsals) ...

16. Drugs a growing concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... olds with one-in-four regarding each as major concerns – but it’s drugs that are increasingly weighing on their minds. The national survey, conducted by the charity Mission Australia, tested the views ...

17. 'Through my eyes' - Art changing young lives
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... can enjoy,” she added. For interviews with the artists prior to the opening, to access print quality images of the work or to speak with one of the program coordinators, please contact: Patrick Flynn ...

18. Tackling truancy - is cutting welfare payments an effective method?
(News/Media Releases Archive)

The debate surrounding the linking of welfare payments to school attendance has brought out strong views on both sides – not surprising for issues so fundamental to our community’s well-being. Parents ...

19. Award winning aged-care service for the homeless turns ten
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... Services, NSW ACT, Mission Australia Jill Bicknell, Director of Care, Charles Chambers Court, Mission Australia Speakers will be available for interviews. Journalists are requested to register their interest. ...

20. Homeless men take up the City2Surf Challenge
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... strength and confidence I need to keep moving ahead with my life,” said Alex. Mission Australia is an Official Partner of the 2008 Sun-Herald City2Surf. Interviews and photos available with Daniel Petsalis, ...

21. Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... interviews: Paul Bird – Mission Australia, Victorian State Director Cristiane Cunial – Mission Australia, Catalyst-Clemente Project Coordinator Associate Professor Peter Howard – ACU National, National ...

22. Young Australians wanted for national survey
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... check on the views, concerns and values of young people between the ages of 11-24. Last year, almost 29,000 young people took part. In launching the 2008 survey, Mission Australia’s head of Research and ...

23. Program wins crime prevention award
(News/Media Releases Archive)

...  For photos and interviews, contact: Anh Dang (02) 9641 5031 or 0423 028 654  ...

24. AGL/Mission Australia stage christmas party for struggling families
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... as to which children/families can be approached for visuals/interviews. For further information and details on the location, please contact Chris Rann on 8211 7771  ...

25. Body image the main concern for young Australians
(News/Media Releases Archive)

... – with one-in-three respondents recording it as a major concern. The national survey, conducted by welfare charity Mission Australia, tested the views of almost 29,000 young people, between the ages ...