to stay, they’re living in your neighbour’s garage, or sleeping in their car. They’re the young people being assisted by our Youth Beat service, or your elderly neighbour moving into the crisis accommodation down the road. As a third generation...

A report released by Youth Action, Uniting and Mission Australia identifies significant barriers young people, especially those experiencing disadvantage, are facing to achieve a Vocational Education and Training (VET)...

While school days can be a positive experience, of course, for many it can be a challenging time. Indeed our recent Youth Survey showed that one of the leading issues of personal concern to young people in Australia today were school and study problems....

is the number one issue of national concern for young people in Australia. Now in its 16th year, the Mission Australia Youth Survey continues to be the biggest annual survey of its kind. A record 24,055 young people aged 15 to 19 took part in the Youth...

Scott Vawser recently shared this inspiring story of a small win with a young person from our Perth-based Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS): "I was recently asked to attend a camp with young people from our DAYS program. Our aim was to head south to...

today. On Friday 1st December, Mission Australia’s new CEO James Toomey will present findings from Mission Australia’s Youth Mental Health and Homelessness Report, highlighting that early intervention is key to reducing ‘couch surfing’ and addressing...

isn't your typical art show. The final exhibition and graduation night is the culmination of Mission Australia's Creative Youth Initiative (CYI) Artworks! program. The six-month course is run for young people aged 16 to 25 who are facing varied...

in the 2016-17 financial year. Some highlights from the 2016-17 year: 21,000 young people 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...

Mission Australia’s Concepts of Community report released today highlights further findings from Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2016, which show that young people from different socio-economic backgrounds across Australia have different experiences...

that they just don’t have anything to spare after paying their rent and bills. Budgets are even tighter when living off the Youth Allowance, a payment that is designed to support young people as they finish their studies, undertake an apprenticeship or...

and remains connected to support networks. For the first time in her life, she is excited and optimistic about her future. Youth homelessness in Australia: People of all ages and backgrounds — including women, children, families, young people and older...

care approach There are many effective models of supported accommodation that cater for particular needs. This includes: Youth Foyers which link young people to education and employment while they are safely accommodated; rehabilitation facilities for...

Society National Council and Anglicare Australia are calling on the Commonwealth Government to recognise that Newstart and Youth Allowance payments are not enough to cover the cost of living. New figures released by the Social Policy Research Centre...