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Mission Australia’s latest media releases and opinion pieces for publications and journalists. Contact the Media Team for any media enquiries.

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Young mother sits in a car with tears in her eyes looking towards the camera.

Every hour, 3,000 Australians ask homelessness services like Mission Australia for help - they need your help

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Mission Australia calls on young people to have their say

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Mission Australia reveals 2025 Federal Election priorities

Family looking worried for future

Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2025-2026

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Mission Australia urges Government to increase JobSeeker following Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee Report

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International Women’s Day: Turning promises into progress to end women’s homelessness

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Mission Australia’s response to the 2025 Report on Government Services - Housing and homelessness

31 January 2025

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Mission Australia responds to MYEFO, urges greater investment to end homelessness

19 December 2024

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Youth Survey reveals cost of living number one concern for young people

28 November 2024

Partnership reduces energy costs for Mission Australia Housing tenants in Western Sydney

28 October 2024

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Anti-Poverty Week: Breaking the link between poverty and homelessness

01 October 2024

Mission Australia calls for donations to combat homelessness among older women

23 September 2024

Youth looking worried

Mental health toll as more than half of young Australians concerned about financial security

19 September 2024

Sharon Mission Australia CEO and other people celebrates MAC50th.

Mission Australia Opens New Youth Housing in Dandenong

13 September 2024

Sharon Mission Australia CEO and other people celebrates MAC50th.

Mission Australia Centre Surry Hills celebrates 50 years

11 September 2024

Mission Australia celebrates opening of Walgett Women’s Safe House

Samantha Mostyn

Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC announced as Mission Australia’s Patron

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Anchoring action this Homelessness Week

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1 in 10 Youth Survey respondents faced perils of homelessness in past year

Opening of Townsville Foyer

Mission Australia opens Townsville Youth Foyer

Houses from above

Mission Australia welcomes housing and homelessness investment in NSW Budget

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Reconciliation 2024 – Now, More Than Ever

Houses from above

Mission Australia supports the Everybody's Home People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis

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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2024-25

Homeless woman looking worried

Mission Australia supports actions for women’s safety and calls for more social and affordable housing

Impact of extreme weather events on young people: Findings from the 2023 Mission Australia Youth Survey

6 in 10 young Aussies worry about climate change, many experience extreme weather events first hand

A diverse group of young people looking hopeful, representing Australia's largest Youth Survey where their voices will be heard.

Young people to have their voice heard through Australia’s largest Youth Survey

Mission Australia Housing NT announces the completion of a historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin, showing an image of the housing.

Mission Australia Housing NT completes historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin

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Midtown MacPark welcomes first residents to new, vibrant Macquarie Park community

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Partnership brings financial relief, emissions cuts for Mission Australia Housing tenants

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Mission Australia urges Federal Government to substantially increase income support payments

Dandenong opening

Mission Australia bolsters Victorian offerings with new Dandenong office

20 February 2024

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International Women’s Day: Accelerate progress to end women’s homelessness

14 February 2024

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Mission Australia Housing NT takes on management of 251 social homes in Darwin

05 February 2024

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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2024 - Housing and homelessness

22 January 2024

Jan 26 Opinion Piece

26 January – a day to reflect on actions towards reconciled and more equitable society

16 January 2024

Homeless man looking hopeless

This season of giving, let’s give our attention, compassion and voice to ending homelessness

21 December 2023

Mission Australia and HOPE Collective partner on Whyalla Community of Focus

Mission Australia and HOPE Collective partner on Whyalla Community of Focus

14 December 2023

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New report confirms biggest concerns for young people in Australia

29 November 2023

Young girl looking out the window alone

Major study reveals when young people are socially excluded their mental health suffers

05 October 2023

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Anti-Poverty Week: Let's build a more equitable future

03 October 2023

CEO Sharon Callister and GSB hand shaking over partnership.

Great Southern Bank and Mission Australia partner to cut utility bills and reduce emissions for community housing tenants

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Homelessness Week: Let’s rip off the Band-Aid and end homelessness for good

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Mission Australia launches new ‘Steps For Safe Homes’ fundraising challenge

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Mission Australia launches early intervention service helping young people avoid homelessness

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Large, diverse support for the Voice to Parliament

Children sitting in the back of their makeshift home.

Mission Australia won’t rest until everyone has a safe home

Indigenous children hugging

Reconciliation 2023 – Let’s be a voice for generations

Mum and son looking out the window

Mission Australia’s Homelessness Impact Report reveals rising demand for services

Mother and daughter looking hopeful

Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2023-24

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Organisations call for greater focus on place-based work to strengthen communities

Young people looking hopeful

Youth Survey Shows Need for Action on Impact of Climate Change Concerns on Youth Mental Health

Homeless man looking desperate

Mission Australia urges Senate to pass housing legislation

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Teens urged to speak up in Australia’s largest youth survey

Homeless man looking desperate

Mission Australia responds to rising ABS Census homelessness figures

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New rehabilitation facility opens in Mareeba

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International Women’s Day: Together, let’s end homelessness for women in Australia

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Opening of Mission Australia’s new youth rehabilitation facility Walawaani

24 February 2023

Homeless young man

Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2023 - Housing and homelessness

24 January 2023

Mission Australia case workers talking

Mission Australia Housing appoints new Chair

30 November 2022

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Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 reveals young people’s biggest concerns

29 November 2022

Mission Australia case workers talking

Mission Australia welcomes new Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel

28 November 2022

Mission Australia case workers talking

Mission Australia urges community to vote ‘hidden homeless’ for Word of the Year 2022

23 November 2022

Mission Australia case workers talking

Mission Australia welcomes new Chair and inaugural First Nations Board Director

21 November 2022

Homeless couple looking hopeful

Mission Australia’s response to October's Federal Budget 2022-23

25 October 2022

Old grandpa looking hopeful

How to stop people ageing into homelessness

26 September 2022

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Adequate income support and social housing could end poverty-induced homelessness

26 September 2022

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1 in 20 young Australians plunged into first-time homelessness during pandemic

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Gender diverse, Victorian and NSW young people and students most severely impacted by pandemic

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Reconciliation needs brave actions to make change

Election Priorities 2022

Seven priority areas that need to be addressed ahead of the 2022 election

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Young people have your say - Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 is now open

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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2022-23

Staying for the long haul: How we’re responding to Australia’s destructive floods.

Staying for the long haul: How we’re responding to Australia’s destructive floods

MAC Opening

Mission Australia Centre Opening in Coffs Harbour

28 February 2022

Reconciliation Action Plan

Mission Australia launches third Reconciliation Action Plan and supports Uluru Statement

24 February 2022

Housing apartments

Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2022 - Housing and homelessness

25 January 2022

Sharon Callister

Mission Australia announces appointment of new CEO

24 January 2022

Jo Saddler with MA volunteers

Why we hope that one day, no one comes to our Christmas lunch

22 December 2021

Young people looking worried

REVEALED: Young people’s top issues and concerns in 2021

01 December 2021

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Keeping up the momentum post-COVID

08 November 2021

Girl and her family in front of housing

Number of Tasmanian social homes managed by Mission Australia set to double from 2 November

02 November 2021

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A message from James

20 October 2021

poor man looking hopeless

Poverty is not a personal choice, it’s a choice not to act

18 October 2021

James Toomey

Mission Australia CEO James Toomey announces resignation

06 October 2021

Common Ground Camperdown

COVID-19 update 3: Lockdown lifted at Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney

15 September 2021

A Teenager is looking concerned in the dark

1 in 4 young people facing psychological distress during pandemic

08 September 2021

Common Ground Camperdown

COVID-19 update 2: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney lockdown support

06 September 2021

Common Ground Camperdown

COVID-19 update 1: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney in lockdown

02 September 2021

Charcoal Lane

Mission Australia announces closure of Fitzroy social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane

Homeless person

Mission Australia says homelessness counts in the 2021 Census

Homeless woman with her child living in a garage

Ending homelessness is not a pipe dream

Young lady is stayng at home looking worried

Young people hardest hit by COVID-19 voice major education, isolation and mental health concerns

A homeless girl looking worried

Mission Australia’s response to NSW Budget 2021-22

Indigenous girl looking happy

Reconciliation needs brave and impactful action

A sad family looking worried

Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2021-22

A grandma looking worried being homeless

Mission Australia’s winter campaign seeks to end ‘hidden homeless’ crisis faced by older Australians

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Crucial changes needed to prevent crushing outcomes for economically disadvantaged young Australians

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Be heard, Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2021 is open

Homeless young lady

Homelessness charities warn against Government funding cuts to homelessness services

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