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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 -
Three leading causes of homelessness in Australia
(Safe homes)
a temporary accommodation managed by Mission Australia Housing. Domestic and family violence is also a major contributor to youth homelessness in Australia. In 2019, Mission Australia’s Youth Survey Report report found that one in six young people who...
Created on 13 August 2020 -
Inquiry into the WA Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2019
Mission Australia’s submission to the Inquiry into the WA Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2019 advocates for strengthening the requirements of the rights of children to be involved in decisions that affect their life; for more...
Created on 31 July 2020 -
Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence 2020
Our submission to the Federal Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs focused on the increase in domestic and family violence, especially in the context of COVID 19, highlighted housing and homelessness related issues that...
Created on 30 July 2020 -
From recession to recovery: Let’s not miss the boat to end homelessness
(Media and updates)
of homelessness increased both in proportion and numerically between the 2011 and 2016 Census, and our recently released Youth Survey report also showed that a staggering one in six young people who responded have experienced homelessness. As a charity...
Created on 30 July 2020 -
Youth survey homelessness infographic
Mission Australia’s Young people’s experiences of homelessness report released July 2020 reveals that 1 in 6 Youth Survey respondents had an experience of homelessness. The report compares those who have no experience of homelessness to those who have...
Created on 28 July 2020 -
Youth homelessness report
Mission Australia’s Young people’s experiences of homelessness report released July 2020 reveals that 1 in 6 Youth Survey respondents had an experience of homelessness. The report compares those who have no experience of homelessness to those who have...
Created on 28 July 2020 -
Three things you didn’t know about youth homelessness
(People and communities)
health concerns and challenging barriers in their adult lives. Here are three insights from our report, Staying home: A Youth Survey report on young people’s experience of homelessness . 1. 1 in 6 young people in Australia have been homeless Did you...
Created on 28 July 2020 -
1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness
(Media and updates)
Released today, Mission Australia’s Staying home: A Youth Survey report on young people’s experience of homelessness says one in six (17.1%) young people aged 15 to 19 who responded to Mission Australia’s Youth Survey...
Created on 28 July 2020 -
Community Opportunities | Mission Australia
(NDIS Resources WA)
and activities at the event and tickets must be booked to attend. North East Metro Central North Metro Mosman Park Youth Advisory Council The Mosman Park Youth Advisory Council (MPYAC) comprises young people aged between 12 and 25 who live, work, or...
Created on 16 July 2020 -
Keeping vulnerable young adults engaged
(Winter newsletter 2020)
When social distancing measures were announced, staff from Mission Australia’s Youth Accommodation Support Service in Western Australia were determined to weather the storm with positivity and optimism. “From the...
Created on 03 July 2020 -
SHIFT Youth AOD Outreach Service
(Alcohol & Other Drugs)
SHIFT provide outreach casework support for young people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) use issues, connecting with them in environments where they feel safe & comfortable. Referrals can be accepted from any source, including the young...
Created on 26 May 2020 -
What reconciliation means to four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
(Inspiration)
is an integral part of Mission Australia’s work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Program Manager of Youth on Track, Jye Ryan, says establishing relationships with the community leaders has improved the impact of his work with young...
Created on 22 May 2020 -
Young willing and able: Youth Survey Disability Infographic 2019
This sub-report compares Youth Survey response of young people living with or without disability. In 2019 over 25,000 young people responded to the Youth Survey and 1,623 reported living with disability.
Created on 19 May 2020 -
Young willing and able: Youth Survey Disability Report 2019
This sub-report compares Youth Survey response of young people living with or without disability. In 2019 over 25,000 young people responded to the Youth Survey and 1,623 reported living with disability.
Created on 19 May 2020 -
Young willing and able: Youth Survey Disability Report 2019
This sub-report compares Youth Survey response of young people living with or without disability. In 2019 over 25,000 young people responded to the Youth Survey and 1,623 reported living with disability.
Created on 19 May 2020 -
Critical changes needed to support young people with disability
(Media and updates)
the past year and to feel sad about their life than their peers according to Mission Australia’s Young, Willing and Able - Youth Survey Disability Report 2019 released today. For the first time, Mission Australia has analysed their Youth Survey data...
Created on 19 May 2020 -
MA Youth Beat TAS Brochure
Created on 18 May 2020
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Youth on Track - Mid North Coast
(Justice & Corrections)
Youth on Track is an early intervention program for 10-17 year olds who are at-risk of long-term involvement in the justice system. Youth on Track supports young people (and their families) through case management and evidence-informed interventions to...
Created on 13 May 2020 -
Youth on Track - Mid North Coast
(Justice & Corrections)
Youth on Track is an early intervention program for 10-17 year olds who are at-risk of long-term involvement in the justice system. Youth on Track supports young people (and their families) through case management and evidence-informed interventions to...
Created on 13 May 2020
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