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Contact us | Mission Australia Housing
(Housing)
St Taree NSW 2430 Douglas House, QLD 1800 269 672 N/A Woree Supported Accommodation, QLD 1800 269 672 N/A Townsville Youth Foyer, QLD 1800 269 672 N/A Rosny, TAS 1800 269 672 27-31 Bligh St Rosny TAS 7018 Darwin, NT 1800 729 459 1 Carey St Darwin NT...
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How we do it | Mission Australia Housing
(Housing)
we work with local organisations such as Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre, Sustainable Living Tasmania, Food In My Backyard, Youth Beat, and local primary schools and community centres. We also work in close partnership with other Community Housing Providers...
Created on 29 July 2016 -
We must give a voice to the homeless
(Opinion)
young people from becoming homeless in the first place could save governments an estimated $626 million per year across the youth justice and health service systems alone. During this campaign, both Labor and the Greens have stated their commitment to...
Created on 01 July 2016 -
The destructive force ravaging our youth
(People and communities)
Australia is facing an ice epidemic and a lack of youth-focused treatment services is leaving many families feeling helpless. Ice ruins lives. It consumes the addict. And it consumes everyone around them. Because of its...
Created on 14 June 2016 -
Too many individuals and families struggle to meet their basic needs
(Opinion)
given access to high quality and affordable early education and care, as well as tailored family support programs. Youth unemployment remains unacceptably high and young people need to be given the opportunities, guidance and support to successfully...
Created on 10 June 2016 -
A Big Day Out on the Plains
(News)
including 120 school children who performed ‘The Doors Between,’ a dance choreographed for the event. The Mission Australia Youth Beat van was also at the festival and put on a variety of games for everyone in the community to enjoy. Presiding over the...
Created on 02 June 2016 -
Reconciliation requires deep reflection and urgent action
(Opinion)
held accountable as a nation for achieving equity and equality as part of thereconciliation journey. We also know from our Youth Survey that higher proportions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are not studying, are looking for work,...
Created on 31 May 2016 -
Federal Budget 2016 - Mixed budget for vulnerable Australians
(Media releases)
Yeomans, Mission Australia CEO said: “This is a mixed budget for vulnerable Australians. On the one hand, we welcome the new Youth Employment Package, worth $840.3 million over four years. This builds on the previous youth employment initiative in last...
Created on 03 May 2016 -
Ending youth homelessness
(Opinion)
clear savings on offer that support rather than harm some of the most vulnerable Australians. Released 28 April, the Cost of Youth Homelessness Report paints a stark picture of the cost to society of failing to support vulnerable young people who are...
Created on 29 April 2016 -
The Cost of Youth Homelessness in Australia 2016
(Young people research)Created on 28 April 2016
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Invest early to prevent young people ending up homeless
(Media releases)
to invest early to prevent young people ending up homeless in response to a new report released today. The Cost of Youth Homelessness Report, which was partly funded by Mission Australia and included interviews with clients, compared those who were...
Created on 28 April 2016 -
Achieving Independence – Mission Australia Youth Client Report
(Youth survey)Created on 27 April 2016
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Budget must support young vulnerable job seekers
(Opinion)
Insights and concerns from young clients accessing Mission Australia services which explores the results of the Youth Survey from the exclusive perspective of 1,062 of Mission Australia’s young clients. It includes a cross section of young people who...
Created on 27 April 2016 -
It’s time to rethink youth homelessness
(Opinion)
and your young relatives such as nieces and nephews. At least one of them is at risk of homelessness. Mission Australia's Youth Survey last year found nearly one in seven (13.5%) of 15 to 19 year old Australians spent time away from home in the last...
Created on 14 April 2016 -
Young people in Belmore have been rubbing shoulders with their football heroes
(People and communities)
your football heroes. Young people from Belmore in NSW have been feeling that excitement as part of the Canterbury Bankstown Youth Service (CBYS) Level Up program. Level Up aims to get disengaged young people in the area engaged in physical activity....
Created on 14 April 2016 -
All young people should have a voice this Youth Week
(Opinion)
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. Now in its 15th year, we are proud our Youth Survey...
Created on 11 April 2016 -
Humans of MA: Julia Frowein
(News)
known as The Dame) signed up to the challenging but rewarding bike ride up Jamberoo Mountain for the 145 Classic: Ride for Youth to raise money for Triple Care Farm and the brand new purpose-built detox facility, the first of its kind in NSW catering...
Created on 11 April 2016 -
Transition to Work | Mission Australia
(Employment, skills & training)
How does Transition to Work help me find employment? We understand each person is unique and together with a dedicated Youth Employment Coach we will help you: Understand your unique traits, interests, and purpose Gain confidence in your abilities and...
Created on 08 April 2016 -
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) | Mission Australia
(Other services)
Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum Principles for a partnership-centred approach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth report Mission Australia’s historical engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Communities and...
Created on 08 April 2016 -
Mental health, alcohol & other drugs | Mission Australia
(Mental health, alcohol & other drugs)
people and their families. Many young people experiencing drug andalcohol addiction also suffer from mental health issues. Youth services 1Australian Bureau of Statistics...
Created on 08 April 2016
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