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Aimee Meredith
National Manager, Media and Public Affairs
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Senior Media Officer (Qld, WA, NT)
0429 400 255
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Senior Media Officer (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, SA)
0475 959 494
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Every hour, 3,000 Australians ask homelessness services like Mission Australia for help - they need your help
13 April 2025
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Mission Australia calls on young people to have their say
10 April 2025
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Mission Australia reveals 2025 Federal Election priorities
03 April 2025
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2025-2026
25 March 2025
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Mission Australia urges Government to increase JobSeeker following Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee Report
11 March 2025
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Mission Australia’s response to the 2025 Report on Government Services - Housing and homelessness
19 December 2024
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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 September 2024
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Partnership reduces energy costs for Mission Australia Housing tenants in Western Sydney
28 September 2024
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Mission Australia calls for donations to combat homelessness among older women
23 September 2024
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Mental health toll as more than half of young Australians concerned about financial security
11 September 2024
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Mission Australia Opens New Youth Housing in Dandenong
11 September 2024
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Mission Australia Centre Surry Hills celebrates 50 years
11 September 2024
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Mission Australia celebrates opening of Walgett Women’s Safe House
30 August 2024
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Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC announced as Mission Australia’s Patron
09 August 2024
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1 in 10 Youth Survey respondents faced perils of homelessness in past year
01 August 2024
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Mission Australia opens Townsville Youth Foyer
10 July 2024
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Mission Australia welcomes housing and homelessness investment in NSW Budget
19 June 2024
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Mission Australia supports the Everybody's Home People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis
20 May 2024
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2024-25
14 May 2024
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Mission Australia supports actions for women’s safety and calls for more social and affordable housing
01 May 2024
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6 in 10 young Aussies worry about climate change, many experience extreme weather events first hand
17 April 2024
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Young people to have their voice heard through Australia’s largest Youth Survey
26 March 2024
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Mission Australia Housing NT completes historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin
05 April 2024
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Midtown MacPark welcomes first residents to new, vibrant Macquarie Park community
03 April 2024
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Partnership brings financial relief, emissions cuts for Mission Australia Housing tenants
21 March 2024
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Mission Australia urges Federal Government to substantially increase income support payments
20 March 2024
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Mission Australia bolsters Victorian offerings with new Dandenong office
20 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
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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
24 November 2023
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Major study reveals when young people are socially excluded their mental health suffers
05 October 2023
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Great Southern Bank and Mission Australia partner to cut utility bills and reduce emissions for community housing tenants
17 August 2023
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Mission Australia launches new ‘Steps For Safe Homes’ fundraising challenge
02 August 2023
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Mission Australia launches early intervention service helping young people avoid homelessness
18 July 2023
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Large, diverse support for the Voice to Parliament
03 July 2023
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Mission Australia’s Homelessness Impact Report reveals rising demand for services
17 May 2023
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2023-24
09 May 2023
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Organisations call for greater focus on place-based work to strengthen communities
02 May 2023
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Youth Survey Shows Need for Action on Impact of Climate Change Concerns on Youth Mental Health
17 April 2023
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Mission Australia urges Senate to pass housing legislation
30 March 2023
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Teens urged to speak up in Australia’s largest youth survey
29 March 2023
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Mission Australia responds to rising ABS Census homelessness figures
22 March 2023
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New rehabilitation facility opens in Mareeba
15 March 2023
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Opening of Mission Australia’s new youth rehabilitation facility Walawaani
24 February 2023
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2023 - Housing and homelessness
23 January 2023
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Mission Australia Housing appoints new Chair
28 November 2022
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Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 reveals young people’s biggest concerns
30 November 2022
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Mission Australia welcomes new Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel
28 November 2022
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Mission Australia urges community to vote ‘hidden homeless’ for Word of the Year 2022
23 November 2022
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Mission Australia welcomes new Chair and inaugural First Nations Board Director
11 November 2022
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Mission Australia’s response to October's Federal Budget 2022-23
25 October 2022
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1 in 20 young Australians plunged into first-time homelessness during pandemic
25 July 2022
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Gender diverse, Victorian and NSW young people and students most severely impacted by pandemic
20 May 2022
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Young people have your say - Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 is now open
05 April 2022
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2022-23
29 March 2022
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Mission Australia Centre Opening in Coffs Harbour
26 February 2021
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Mission Australia launches third Reconciliation Action Plan and supports Uluru Statement
24 February 2021
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2022 - Housing and homelessness
24 January 2022
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Mission Australia announces appointment of new CEO
21 January 2022
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REVEALED: Young people’s top issues and concerns in 2021
26 November 2021
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Number of Tasmanian social homes managed by Mission Australia set to double from 2 November
02 November 2021
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Mission Australia CEO James Toomey announces resignation
06 October 2021
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COVID-19 update 3: Lockdown lifted at Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney
15 September 2021
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1 in 4 young people facing psychological distress during pandemic
06 September 2021
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COVID-19 update 2: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney lockdown support
06 September 2021
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COVID-19 update 1: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney in lockdown
02 September 2021
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Mission Australia announces closure of Fitzroy social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane
11 August 2021
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Mission Australia says homelessness counts in the 2021 Census
02 August 2021
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Young people hardest hit by COVID-19 voice major education, isolation and mental health concerns
26 July 2021
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Mission Australia’s response to NSW Budget 2021-22
24 June 2021
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2021-22
11 May 2021
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Mission Australia’s winter campaign seeks to end ‘hidden homeless’ crisis faced by older Australians
30 April 2021
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Crucial changes needed to prevent crushing outcomes for economically disadvantaged young Australians
19 April 2021
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Be heard, Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2021 is open
30 March 2021
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Homelessness charities warn against Government funding cuts to homelessness services
16 March 2021
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Mission Australia encourages Coffs community to have their say on Mission Australia Centre
26 February 2021
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Mission Australia slams appalling and inadequate level of income support
23 February 2021
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The time is now: Mission Australia calls for urgent income support increase
15 February 2021
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2021 - Housing and homelessness
20 January 2021
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Young Australians’ greatest concerns unmasked: Equity and discrimination, COVID-19, mental health, education and employment
17 November 2020
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Mission Australia cautions against cuts to income support
10 November 2020
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Mission Australia releases Annual Report 2020
02 November 2020
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Mission Australia’s Christmas fundraising appeal urges community to support hidden homeless
26 October 2020
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2020-21
06 October 2020
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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
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Mission Australia Centre to be built in Coffs Harbour’s CBD
22 September 2020
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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
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1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness
28 July 2020
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Mission Australia’s response to JobSeeker announcement 21 July 2020
21 July 2020
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Mission Australia’s response to Prime Minister of Australia’s Address to the National Press Club
26 May 2020
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Critical changes needed to support young people with disability
19 May 2020
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Mission Australia launches winter campaign to support homeless and vulnerable amidst COVID-19
01 May 2020
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‘Mothers in Pyjamas’ - Mums and families to pyjama-up and Zoom in this Mother’s Day for homeless families
01 May 2020
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Celebrating 50 years of serving the Miller community
01 May 2020
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Calling all young voices, Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2020 is open
31 March 2020
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COVID-19 update
24 March 2020
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Mission Australia announces affordable housing plan in Tasmania
10 February 2020
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Bushfire crisis and recovery
15 January 2020
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Young Australians raise pressing concerns around mental health, environment, bullying and voice
26 November 2019
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Mission Australia releases Annual Report 2019
04 November 2019
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Persistent rise in youth psychological distress spurs urgent call for action
21 October 2019
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A new name and improved facilities for Meekatharra Women’s Refuge
02 October 2019
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Alcohol and drug use by family and peers fuels negative outcomes for young people
20 August 2019
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Goodstart Early Learning purchases Mission Australia Early Learning services
08 July 2019
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Media Release: Mission Australia’s Youth Survey turns 18
15 April 2019
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Domestic and family violence and affordable home shortage pushes thousands into homelessness
10 April 2019
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2019-20
02 April 2019
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Café One celebrates new partnership with Intrepid
28 March 2019
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Economic disadvantage exacerbates challenges and concerns faced by young people
26 March 2019
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Urgent action needed with half of young females feeling unsafe walking after dark
12 March 2019
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SBS draws attention to Connections Program in Broken Hill
01 February 2019
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The 2018 Youth Survey
30 November 2018
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Immediate action needed as concerns around mental health rise by 10% in one year
27 November 2018
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Champions of social change from across sectors join forces to end homelessness
30 October 2018
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Mission Australia releases Annual Report 2018
26 October 2018
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Mission Australia’s Charcoal Lane restaurant plates up native cuisine for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
18 October 2018
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Better services and more homes needed to support aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
10 October 2018
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1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness
31 July 2018
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Urgent need for youth mental health services in rural and remote areas
27 June 2018
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Larapinta Trek – a great success!
25 June 2018
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Meet Mahalia Barnes and Prinnie Stevens – our new Sleepout Ambassadors
31 May 2018
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Ebbs House opens on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
31 May 2018
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Southern Tasmania service celebrates 10 years
31 May 2018
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Mission Australia early learning Stockton calls for community support to rebuild yard after storm damage
18 May 2018
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Mission Australia response to Federal Budget 2018-19
08 May 2018
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Giving young people Flexible Learning Options
04 May 2018
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Mission Australia’s winter campaign highlights family homelessness and domestic violence
20 April 2018
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Mission Australia calls for young people to speak up in youth survey
16 April 2018
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Flexible learning options program holds key to brighter futures for disengaged SA students
12 April 2018
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ABS Census Homeless figures
14 March 2018
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Disadvantaged young people face barriers to Vocational Education and Training (VET)
19 February 2018
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We want increased opportunities and improved outcomes for all young people
02 February 2018
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The Sleepout is turning 30, and you’re invited to the party!
02 February 2018
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New SA services to assist 30,000 with disability
01 February 2018
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Back to school in the bag thanks to Boeing
01 February 2018
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Homelessness doesn’t stop for the festive season – new data shows demand for homelessness services higher than ever
20 December 2017
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Mental health now the top national concern for Australian young people
07 December 2017
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Mission Australia brings solutions to youth homelessness to National Housing Conference
30 November 2017
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Mission Australia releases Annual Report 2017
22 November 2017
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Mission Australia report shows homelessness is a growing concern for older Australians
14 November 2017
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Socio-economic status creates challenges for young people
24 October 2017
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Mission Australia's Christmas campaign features family's journey from homelessness to independence
09 October 2017
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Too many older Australians are being pushed into homelessness
29 September 2017
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Mission Australia, Vinnies and Anglicare Australia say inadequate income support payments are leading to poverty
26 September 2017
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Mission Australia Housing, Frasers Property Group and Citta Property Group to transform Macquarie Park’s Ivanhoe Estate into vibrant, integrated neighbourhood
14 August 2017
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Youth Mental Health and Homelessness Report says early intervention is key
03 August 2017
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Changes to disability payments will be devastating for people struggling with substance misuse
21 June 2017
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NSW budget missed an opportunity for strong action on affordable housing
20 June 2017
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Mission Australia calls on young people to have their say
10 April 2025
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Mission Australia reveals 2025 Federal Election priorities
03 April 2025