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Spreading Christmas joy with baubles and glitter
(Christmas newsletter 2020)
to enjoy an amazing meal on the day, says Kathy, Mission Australia support worker. Learn more about our children, youth, families and community Donate today to make more stories like this happen In this newsletter
Created on 18 November 2020 -
Comparing major cities and regional areas (Youth Survey Report 2020)
This sub-report compares the Youth Survey responses of young people living in major cities against those living in non-metropolitan areas. In 2020, over 15,000 young people resided in major cities, while nearly 9,000 young people were living in...
Created on 17 November 2020 -
Young Australians’ greatest concerns unmasked: Equity and discrimination, COVID-19, mental health, education and employment
(Media and updates)
Mission Australia’s new Youth Survey Report 2020 has revealed that young Australians aged between 15 to 19 years old have significant concerns relating to equity and discrimination, COVID-19, mental health, education...
Created on 17 November 2020 -
The three most important issues facing young people today
(People and communities)
Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mission Australia’s 19th annual Youth Survey asked 25,800 young people aged 15 – 19 years to share their greatest concerns. The report provides valuable insights into their...
Created on 17 November 2020 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander summary (Youth Survey Report 2020)
outlines the findings from the more than 1,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people who took part in the 2020 Youth Survey. It outlines findings around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people’s experiences of bullying, their top...
Created on 16 November 2020 -
Mission Australia Youth Survey Infographic 2020
19th annual survey of young people aged 15-19 years in 2020. The infographic summarises the key findings from this year’s Youth Survey, including their top concerns, experiences of bullying and barriers to achieving post-school goals.
Created on 16 November 2020 -
Mission Australia Youth Survey Report 2020
we encourage young people aged 15-19 to ‘speak up’ about the issues that concern them through Australia’s largest annual youth survey. Over 25,000 young people participated in 2020. This year, young people reported concerns relating to mental health,...
Created on 16 November 2020 -
Mission Australia cautions against cuts to income support
(Media and updates)
that the Federal Government is considering reducing the Coronavirus Supplement, which is received by people on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and parenting payments, to a lower rate at the end of the year to March 28 2021, Mission Australia CEO James Toomey...
Created on 10 November 2020 -
NAIDOC Week: Always was, always will be
(Media and updates)
the terrible legacy of colonialism, dispossession and racism. Recently, our National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Report celebrated the aspirations of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the high value they place on...
Created on 09 November 2020 -
Mission Australia releases Annual Report 2020
(Media and updates)
a bold new goal of ending homelessness and ensuring people and communities in need can thrive. We delivered our 18th annual Youth Survey results . Based on survey responses from over 25,000 young people, the findings revealed that the top three issues...
Created on 02 November 2020 -
Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2020-21
(Media and updates)
homes, particularly given COVID-19 impacts. Baffling silence on permanent increase to income support. Welcome investment in youth employment, yet more must be done to better support disadvantaged young people seeking work. Homelessness and housing...
Created on 06 October 2020 -
What causes homelessness in older people?
(Safe homes)
1 ABS (2021) Estimating homelessness: Census 2 Mission Australia (2020): Staying home: A Youth Survey report on young people’s experience of homelessness 2019 3 Dow B. Cyarto E. and Batchelor F., (2016) Healthy Aging in Public...
Created on 30 September 2020 -
Charcoal Lane are cooking through a crisis
(People and communities)
Aboriginal Support Network and cohealth’s Billabong BBQ Program, Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) and Melbourne Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation Co-operative (MAYSAR). Donate today
Created on 25 September 2020 -
Report reveals acute need for improved services and more housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
(Media and updates)
Islander young people have been revealed today in Mission Australia’s new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Report: Youth Survey 2019 . In response to the report findings, Mission Australia has joined forces with Professor Tom Calma...
Created on 24 September 2020 -
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander youth report
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Report draws on the findings of our Youth Survey 2019.
Created on 23 September 2020 -
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander youth report infographic
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Report infographic draws on the findings of our Youth Survey 2019.
Created on 23 September 2020 -
COVID-19 and the mental health crisis: R U (really) OK?
(Media and updates)
by mental health concerns related to COVID-19. Given both of these are known drivers of homelessness as seen in our recent youth homelessness report , we are concerned the decline in mental health of young people coupled with other stressors will cause...
Created on 09 September 2020 -
Juvenile Justice Joint Support Program - Crisis Accommodation Western and Far West
(Homelessness)
Joint Support Program provides crisis accommodation for young people in Central and Far West NSW who are in contact with the youth justice system. Young people connected to Youth Justice living in Central and Far West NSW. Young people must be connected...
Created on 04 September 2020 -
Evolve 2020: Supporting youth with drug and alcohol addiction
Martin Foundation in conjunction with Mission Australia, makes a number of recommendations including the need to develop youth-specific, integrated models of care and to provide aftercare following treatment.
Created on 01 September 2020 -
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability 2020
called for submissions on employment of people with disability. Our submission highlighted the Young willing and able: Youth Survey Disability Report 2019 and focused on the need to address systemic and structural issues that impact on people with...
Created on 27 August 2020
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