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

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This Homelessness Week, Mission Australia is honoured to welcome Her Excellency General the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia as the charity’s new Patron.

Sam Mostyn AC brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to social justice and equality.

Mission Australia’s CEO, Sharon Callister said: “As we welcome Sam Mostyn AC as our new Patron, we eagerly anticipate working alongside her to create positive change in the lives of people in need across Australia, and further extend our reach and impact. Ms Mostyn's leadership will undoubtedly bolster Mission Australia’s efforts to end homelessness in Australia and ensure people and communities in need can thrive.”

Her Excellency General the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia said: “I am delighted to accept Mission Australia’s invitation to serve as Patron. Mission Australia’s goal of ending homelessness and ensuring people and communities in need can thrive is incredibly important. I look forward to supporting their team and having the opportunity to learn more about the incredible impact they are having on the lives of Australians.

“In my swearing-in speech I spoke about the role that care plays in our community. The work of organisations like Mission Australia epitomises that theme and it is especially timely in this, National Homelessness Week, to reflect on the role we can all play.”

Mission Australia’s CEO, Sharon Callister added: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Patron, former Governor-General David Hurley, and his wife Mrs Hurley for their unwavering support and dedication to Mission Australia. Their advocacy has been invaluable, and we are immensely grateful for their contributions during the past five years. They have taken an active interest in our work and their visits to our programs and services have left a lasting impact on our staff, volunteers and the people we serve.

“We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported Mission Australia past and present. This recognition from Ms Mostyn is a testament to your commitment, generosity and compassion. To all our supporters, thank you!”

Mission Australia has been at the forefront of ending homelessness and supporting people and communities in need to thrive across Australia for more than 160 years. As one of Australia’s largest community services and community housing providers, Mission Australia’s dedicated team of around 2,500 staff and 1,000 volunteers work tirelessly to provide support to people at their time of need.

Through Mission Australia’s work, the charity strives to create positive and lasting change in the lives of individuals and families across the nation. Some of Mission Australia’s recent achievements include the opening of two residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, nearly 400 brand new social and affordable homes in Sydney’s Macquarie Park, taking on 251 social homes in Darwin and opening the charity’s first Youth Foyer in Townsville for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.