Media enquiries

Aimee Meredith
National Manager, Media and Public Affairs
0491 226 164
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Josh del Pino
Senior Media Officer (Qld, WA, NT)
0429 400 255
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Sophia Morris  
Senior Media Officer (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, SA)
0475 959 494 
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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
Sharon Mission Australia CEO and other people celebrates MAC50th.
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Mission Australia Opens New Youth Housing in Dandenong

11 September 2024
Sharon Mission Australia CEO and other people celebrates MAC50th.
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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
Opening of Townsville Foyer
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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
Impact of extreme weather events on young people: Findings from the 2023 Mission Australia Youth Survey
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6 in 10 young Aussies worry about climate change, many experience extreme weather events first hand

17 April 2024
A diverse group of young people looking hopeful, representing Australia's largest Youth Survey where their voices will be heard.
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Young people to have their voice heard through Australia’s largest Youth Survey

26 March 2024
Mission Australia Housing NT announces the completion of a historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin, showing an image of the housing.
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Mission Australia Housing NT completes historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin

05 April 2024
Midtown Macpark event
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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
Dandenong opening
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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
Mission Australia and HOPE Collective partner on Whyalla Community of Focus
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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
CEO Sharon Callister and GSB hand shaking over partnership.
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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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Every hour, 3,000 Australians ask homelessness services like Mission Australia for help - they need your help

24 April 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
Homeless young man
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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
Homeless couple looking hopeful
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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
MAC Opening
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Mission Australia Centre Opening in Coffs Harbour

26 February 2021
Reconciliation Action Plan
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Mission Australia launches third Reconciliation Action Plan and supports Uluru Statement

24 February 2021
Housing apartments
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2022 - Housing and homelessness

24 January 2022
Sharon Callister
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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
James Toomey
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Mission Australia CEO James Toomey announces resignation

06 October 2021
Common Ground Camperdown
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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
Common Ground Camperdown
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COVID-19 update 2: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney lockdown support

06 September 2021
Common Ground Camperdown
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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
Homeless person
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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
A sad family looking worried
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2021-22

11 May 2021
A grandma looking worried being homeless
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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
Jobless lady feeling desperate
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Mission Australia slams appalling and inadequate level of income support

23 February 2021
Jobless lady feeling desperate
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The time is now: Mission Australia calls for urgent income support increase

15 February 2021
Homeless person feeling desperate
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2021 - Housing and homelessness

20 January 2021
A Teenage girl looking hopeful
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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
Mission Australia Vision
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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
A sad family looking worried
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2020-21

06 October 2020
Indigenous people
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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
MAC Coffs Harbour
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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
Homeless youth
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1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness

28 July 2020
A lady looking desperate for a job
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Mission Australia’s response to JobSeeker announcement 21 July 2020

21 July 2020
Homeless people looking desperate
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Mission Australia’s response to Prime Minister of Australia’s Address to the National Press Club

26 May 2020
Youth disable
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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
Family under stress of pandemic
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COVID-19 update

24 March 2020
Mission Australia Housing Regional Manager, Matt Durose
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Mission Australia announces affordable housing plan in Tasmania

10 February 2020
Sad Kangaroo on burnt lands
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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
Youth with mental health issue
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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
Heather and Lucas looking sad
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Domestic and family violence and affordable home shortage pushes thousands into homelessness

10 April 2019
A sad homeless family on couch surfing
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Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2019-20

02 April 2019
Cafe One in Darwin
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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
A woman looking afraid of her surroundings
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Urgent action needed with half of young females feeling unsafe walking after dark

12 March 2019
A young man looking sad and lonely
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SBS draws attention to Connections Program in Broken Hill

01 February 2019
Youth looking hopeful
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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
Homeless man looking hopeful
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Champions of social change from across sectors join forces to end homelessness

30 October 2018
A mother with her daughter looking happy
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Mission Australia releases Annual Report 2018

26 October 2018
Harry & Megan visited Charcoal Lane
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Mission Australia’s Charcoal Lane restaurant plates up native cuisine for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

18 October 2018
An aboriginal youth looking happy
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Better services and more homes needed to support aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

10 October 2018
Young man looking worried.
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1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness

31 July 2018
Young man looking worried.
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Urgent need for youth mental health services in rural and remote areas

27 June 2018
Mission Australia reached their trekking destination in Larapinta
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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
Ebbs House in Northern Beaches
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Ebbs House opens on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

31 May 2018
Chigwell House
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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
family looking stressed
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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
Lucas looking sad
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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
A group of students study together
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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
kids school
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We want increased opportunities and improved outcomes for all young people

02 February 2018
Sleepout Opera House
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The Sleepout is turning 30, and you’re invited to the party!

02 February 2018
NDIS
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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
Youth on street
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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
Elderly woman
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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
Older Australians
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Too many older Australians are being pushed into homelessness

29 September 2017
Stressed mother
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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
Family sleeping on a couch
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NSW budget missed an opportunity for strong action on affordable housing

20 June 2017
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Detox facility opens at David Martin Place

02 June 2017
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Drug testing welfare recipients will increase homelessness risk

15 May 2017
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More early intervention & rehabilitation programs needed to reduce NT's juvenile recidivism

15 May 2017
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Federal Budget 2017 - Welcome help for the homeless, but more needed for affordable housing

09 May 2017
ANZAC hat on the beach
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War veterans battle with homelessness in silence

21 April 2017
Young girl sad and alone
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Action urgently needed to stem rising youth mental illness

18 April 2017
Little girl holding her Mum's belly
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Mission Australia's winter campaign highlights stressors faced by parents escaping domestic violence

11 April 2017
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Calls for Scott Morrison to improve rental affordability by investing beyond "bond aggregator" model

11 April 2017

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