Media Centre
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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Media Centre
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New report confirms biggest concerns for young people in Australia
29 November 2023 Read more
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Major study reveals when young people are socially excluded their mental health suffers
5 October 2023 Read more
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Great Southern Bank and Mission Australia partner to cut utility bills and reduce emissions for community housing tenant
17 August 2023 Read more
Opinion
Homelessness Week: Let’s rip off the Band-Aid and end homelessness for good
7 August 2023 Read more
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Mission Australia launches new ‘Steps For Safe Homes’ fundraising challenge
2 August 2023 Read more
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Mission Australia launches early intervention service helping young people avoid homelessness
18 July 2023 Read more
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Mission Australia’s Homelessness Impact Report reveals rising demand for services
17 May 2023 Read more
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Organisations call for greater focus on place-based work to strengthen communities
4 May 2023 Read more
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Every hour, 3,000 Australians ask homelessness services like Mission Australia for help - they need your help
24 April 2023 Read more
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Youth Survey Shows Need for Action on Impact of Climate Change Concerns on Youth Mental Health
20 April 2023 Read more
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Mission Australia responds to rising ABS Census homelessness figures
22 March 2023 Read more
Opinion
International Women’s Day: Together, let’s end homelessness for women in Australia
3 March 2023 Read more
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Opening of Mission Australia’s new youth rehabilitation facility Walawaani
24 February 2023 Read more
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2023 - Housing and homelessness
24 January 2023 Read more
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Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 reveals young people’s biggest concerns
29 November 2022 Read more
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Mission Australia welcomes new Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel
28 November 2022 Read more
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Mission Australia urges community to vote ‘hidden homeless’ for Word of the Year 2022
23 November 2022 Read more
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Mission Australia welcomes new Chair and inaugural First Nations Board Director
21 November 2022 Read more
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Mission Australia’s response to October's Federal Budget 2022-23
25 October 2022 Read more
Opinion
Adequate income support and social housing could end poverty-induced homelessness
26 September 2022 Read more
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1 in 20 young Australians plunged into first-time homelessness during pandemic
28 July 2022 Read more
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Gender diverse, Victorian and NSW young people and students most severely impacted by pandemic
24 May 2022 Read more
Opinion
Seven priority areas that need to be addressed ahead of the 2022 election
11 April 2022 Read more
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Young people have your say - Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 is now open
5 April 2022 Read more
Opinion
Staying for the long haul: How we’re responding to Australia’s destructive floods
24 March 2022 Read more
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Mission Australia launches third Reconciliation Action Plan and supports Uluru Statement
24 February 2022 Read more
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2022 - Housing and homelessness
25 January 2022 Read more
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Number of Tasmanian social homes managed by Mission Australia set to double from 2 November
2 November 2021 Read more
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COVID-19 update 3: Lockdown lifted at Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney
15 September 2021 Read more
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1 in 4 young people facing psychological distress during pandemic
8 September 2021 Read more
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COVID-19 update 2: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney lockdown support
6 September 2021 Read more
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COVID-19 update 1: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney in lockdown
2 September 2021 Read more
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Mission Australia announces closure of Fitzroy social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane
11 August 2021 Read more
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Mission Australia says homelessness counts in the 2021 Census
2 August 2021 Read more
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Young people hardest hit by COVID-19 voice major education, isolation and mental health concerns
28 July 2021 Read more
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Mission Australia’s winter campaign seeks to end ‘hidden homeless’ crisis faced by older Australians
30 April 2021 Read more
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Crucial changes needed to prevent crushing outcomes for economically disadvantaged young Australians
20 April 2021 Read more
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Homelessness charities warn against Government funding cuts to homelessness services
16 March 2021 Read more
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Mission Australia encourages Coffs community to have their say on Mission Australia Centre
26 February 2021 Read more
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Mission Australia slams appalling and inadequate level of income support
23 February 2021 Read more
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The time is now: Mission Australia calls for urgent income support increase
15 February 2021 Read more
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2021 - Housing and homelessness
20 January 2021 Read more
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Young Australians’ greatest concerns unmasked: Equity and discrimination, COVID-19, mental health, education and emplo
18 November 2020 Read more
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Mission Australia’s Christmas fundraising appeal urges community to support hidden homeless
26 October 2020 Read more
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Report reveals acute need for improved services and more housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
24 September 2020 Read more
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Mission Australia Centre to be built in Coffs Harbour’s CBD
22 September 2020 Read more
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Mission Australia calls for hospitalisation of NSW consumers with COVID-19 at aged care and other residential facilities
10 August 2020 Read more
Opinion
From recession to recovery: Let’s not miss the boat to end homelessness
3 August 2020 Read more
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1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness
29 July 2020 Read more
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Mission Australia’s response to JobSeeker announcement 21 July 2020
21 July 2020 Read more
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Mission Australia’s response to Prime Minister of Australia’s Address to the National Press Club
26 May 2020 Read more
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Critical changes needed to support young people with disability
20 May 2020 Read more
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Mission Australia launches winter campaign to support homeless and vulnerable amidst COVID-19
1 May 2020 Read more
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‘Mothers in Pyjamas’ - Mums and families to pyjama-up and Zoom in this Mother’s Day for homeless families
1 May 2020 Read more
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Calling all young voices, Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2020 is open
31 March 2020 Read more
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Mission Australia announces affordable housing plan in Tasmania
10 February 2020 Read more
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Young Australians raise pressing concerns around mental health, environment, bullying and voice
26 November 2019 Read more
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Persistent rise in youth psychological distress spurs urgent call for action
23 October 2019 Read more
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