Mission Australia

1. Policy Submissions
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Mission Australia's responses and submissions to Government, on areas of concern such as the wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, pathways for disadvantaged youth, education and training, and homeless ...

2. Social Policy Reports
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Mission Australia regularly publishes snapshots, advocacy papers and major reports on key social issues, including: families and children, homelessness, youth, social inclusion, poverty, employment, and ...

3. Outcomes Hierarchy
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Outcomes hierarchy for Mission Australia services pathways - families and children, youth and homelessness ...

4. Stand Up For Youth - fact sheet
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5. Youth Futures – Dandenong and Frankston
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Youth Futures provides a range of creative life skills, personal development and individual support programs to at risk young people, aged 13-25 in the Frankston Dandenong area, who are not engaged in ...

6. Youth Beat
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Youth Beat provides a Youth Outreach Service to young people in the northern suburbs of Darwin, Katherine and the surrounding areas, who are on the streets at night. The service engages and connects with ...

7. SPitC Event Presentation by Kerry Graham from Inspire Foundation
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... and young people. Kerry spoke about the challenge of youth mental health and the work the Inspire Foundation does to help young people with mental health issues through the use of technology and the Internet. ...

8. National Youth Survey 2006: the main concerns of young Australians
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Mission Australia has surveyed 14,700 young people across the country, aged 11-24, as part of its fifth National Youth Survey. The survey reviewed their concerns, what they valued and how they sought advice/ ...

9. National Youth Survey 2005: Rural and Regional Responses
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The differences between young people living in rural/regional Australia and those in metropolitan areas have been highlighted in a new publication based on Mission Australia's 2005 National Youth Survey. ...

10. Youth Survey 2009 - Aboriginal
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Aboriginal youth survey 2009  ...

11. Youth Survey 2009 - ACT
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Australian Capital Territory youth survey 2009  ...

12. Youth Survey 2009 - NSW
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New South Wales youth survey 2009  ...

13. Youth Survey 2009 - NT
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Northern Territory youth survey 2009  ...

14. Youth Survey 2009 - QLD
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Queensland youth survey 2009  ...

15. Youth Survey 2009 - SA
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South Australian youth survey 2009  ...

16. Youth Survey 2009 - Tas
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Tasmanian youth survey 2009  ...

17. Youth Survey 2009 - VIC
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Victorian youth survey 2009  ...

18. Youth Survey 2009 - WA
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West Australian youth survey 2009  ...

19. National Survey of Young Australians 2009
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20. Our Response to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Training Inquiry
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Mission Australia welcomes the Inquiry into successful youth transitions. Any efforts to enhance the successful transition of disadvantaged young people need to include integrated and holistic responses ...

21. Young people and the criminal justice system: New insights and promising responses
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This publication features new research about young offenders undertaken by Jioji Ravulo from MA’s youth services in western Sydney. It confirms that much better outcomes for Juvenile Justice are achieved ...

22. The experiences of young people: How do their living arrangements impact
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This publication explores the experiences of young people who are homeless or in foster care. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

23. In their own words: Insights into the concerns of young Australians
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This publication uses the direct voices of young people to look at their issues of concern. Results draw from the National survey of young Australians 2008. In 2008 Mission Australia conducted its seventh ...

24. Youth Employment Stategy (YES)
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... and a raft of new initiatives and policies to address the causes of Australia’s youth unemployment problem. The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) report says concerted action is needed to engage thousands ...

25. Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) Withdrawal and Respite
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The Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) Withdrawal and Respite, in inner city Perth, provides a safe and supported environment for young people aged 12 - 21 who are wishing to manage their withdrawal ...