It’s also a fantastic opportunity to educate yourself and others about homelessness, and empower yourself to become a voice for positive change in our society. Want to get involved but don’t want to sleep out? No worries! Why not host a 1988-themed...

social issues that will impact on themselves and their peers. As our future leaders, it’s important that they are given a voice and opportunities to engage with decisions that will affect their lives. “Young people continue to tell us that they are...

rock and said "this is 'top' enough for me. I'm done; I think I will throw up!" I tried to put on my best school teacher voice: "You will not stop this close to the summit; I know you can do this! I have not dragged you this far up a mountain for you to...

responded to our 15th annual youth survey in 2016. The findings provide evidence to inform our services and be a strong voice for disadvantaged youth. We introduced our Strategic Plan 2017-20, which builds on the solid foundations laid over the past...

the Government still shows little appetite for this initiative. This is very disappointing but we will continue raising our voice. “Charities can’t end homelessness on our own. All levels of government must collaborate with institutional investors and...

in local neighbourhoods can be a vital first point of contact forwomen seeking help. As an authoritative social and moral voice, church leaders are well placed to emphasise that controlling or abusive behaviour is not acceptable and to make it clear...

the moment that thought flittered across my mind I heard it - a raucous chorus of laughter. It started slowly – just one voice at first – but soon others were added, reaching a crescendo of such hilarity that I found myself joining in and my...

What do you get when you bring 65 passionate voices together? This year’s Tenant Forum in Blacktown NSW brought together 65 Mission Australia Housing tenants from Greater Western Sydney and Common Ground Sydney in Camperdown, our Tenant Action Group,...

Learn what it takes to make a lasting impact. 2. Raise awareness Advocate for positive change in your community. Become a voice for the 17,845 children under 12 years who will be homeless tonight. Tell your family, friends, colleagues, school, church,...

are being discussed in politics, in the media and in the broader community. The Minister for Health Greg Hunt added his voice when he was sworn in in January – announcing that mental health will be one of his key priorities. While this is positive news,...

so young people have a firm foundation from which to reach for their dreams. It’s important that we give young people a voice and that we feed those concerns into the policy making process. Young people are our future, their hopes and dreams are our...

wider community Have a say about future housing policy Organise social activities to build community connection Provide a voice for tenants with local and state government Join the tenant led Tenant Forum that is held every year Make sure tenants are...

Officer (NSW) or your Tenancy Engagement Officer (TAS). Or you can email us on [email protected] Your voice Another way of having your say is through our local tenant committees, the Tenant Action Group in NSW or the Resident...

roof over my head. There have been immense improvements since I moved here in 2011. I love my home. Thank you.” Tenant voice is critical to informing how we do what we do. Each year, in partnership with the NSW Federation of Community Housing, we...

which provided a space for people who’ve experienced homelessness to share their stories. We are ensuring that our clients’ voices, so often lost or ignored in the political debate, are being heard and given a platform. Stories from young people like...

My Backyard, displayed gardens made by school children from recycled milk crates. Meanwhile, local singing group Find Your Voice – organised and run by our own Tenant Engagement Officer, Wendy Bryant – got the crowd clapping to their debut performance...

Young Australians are our future and we are all responsible for giving them a voice and listening to their views. To celebrate National Youth Week (8-17 April), we are opening our annual Mission Australia Youth Survey....

local RAP Champions across the organisation. Mission Australia's RAP Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum Principles for a partnership-centred approach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth report Mission...

a team of dedicated youth workers walks alongside young people through their celebrations and hardships, giving them a voice and helping them to realise their potential. We asked some of our youth workers what they enjoy most about working with young...

approach to all that we do. Advocacy Like Jesus, Mission Australia advocates to help address human need and give a voice to those who have none.10 Stewardship and risk We must exercise the highest standard of accountability in the use of our resources...