Mission Australia
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About Mission Australia
More than 3000 staff and 1000 volunteers make up the heart and soul of Mission Australia. We are united in our desire to see a fairer Australia and to help those in need find pathways to a better life. Together we embrace Mission Australia's values of respect, integrity, compassion, perseverance and celebration.
Our religious and ethnic backgrounds are many and varied. Our staff includes social workers, youth workers, psychologists, counsellors, community development workers, teachers, allied health workers, trainers, managers, administrators, entrepreneurs and fundraisers.
Mission Australia is an empowering and compassionate community service organisation. We have been helping to transform the lives of Australians in need for almost 150 years.
Arising historically from various City Missions, including Sydney City Mission, our founding purpose is to meet human need and to give expression to the love of God.
We believe in helping Australians in need get back on their feet through Employment, Training, Housing, Family, Youth and Community Services. We are committed to eliminating disadvantage and creating a fairer Australia.
Our aim is to empower Australian's in need by supporting them to get their lives back on track. With your generous support, Mission Australia is able to offer services that:
Combat homelessness
Assist families and children to overcome hardship
Support disadvantaged young people
Deliver entry-level training
Help unemployed people find permanent work
Your DONATION to Mission Australia can transform the life of someone who is homeless, facing crisis, unemployed or whose family life has been shattered.
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Pathways Away From Homelessness
Mission Australia believes all Australians should be able to live in a safe, secure and affordable home.
We recognise that people become homeless due to a range of issues including mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, personal tragedy and unemployment. These are issues that can affect any one of us unexpectedly and leave us in need of assistance.
We seek first to understand individuals and their families, and then work alongside them to help them overcome the varied challenges they face and break the cycle of homelessness.
In providing our services, we offer innovative solutions to the complex problems of homelessness. We work to address the underlying causes in order to prevent people from spiralling into homelessness. When people have become homeless, we do our best to keep them safe and supported while we assist them back into a safe and secure environment.
We empower our staff members to act locally by tailoring innovative solutions to meet the specific needs of both the person who is homeless and his or her community, in line with our national priorities.
Here are some of our services that help homeless Australians:
Mission Australia Centre
Missionbeat
Reconnect
Catalyst-Clemente Program
Café One on Wickham
Nightspot Youth Homelessness Initiative
Youth Accommodation Support Service
Charles Chambers Court
Personal Helpers and Mentors Program
The Parks Family Accommodation and Support Services
Housing and Support Initative (HASI)
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Pathways Through a Successful Youth
Mission Australia believes all young people should have the opportunity to successfully move through their adolescent years and into adulthood well prepared for life ahead.
At Mission Australia, we believe that every young person is vitally important both for today and for the future. We recognise that the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be challenging and stressful for young people, their families and friends, and sometimes for the whole community.
We work in partnership with young people to develop their strengths and their capacity to make positive life choices. We support them in reaching their goals as well as in developing solutions, skills and competencies to achieve success.
Our range of services includes prevention and early intervention, counselling and case management, education and skills development, mentoring, and residential programs. We also offer innovative programs to encourage young people to stay at school as well as take advantage of further education.
We empower our staff to act locally by tailoring innovative solutions to meet the specific needs of the young person and his or her family.
Here are some of our services that help young Australians in need:
South West Youth Services (NSW)
Onkaparinga Youth Services (SA)
Alice Springs Integrated Youth Services
Learning Unlimited (SA)
Elevate
Triple Care Farm
Dubbo Leadership and Cultural Development Program
Creative Youth Initiatives
U-Turn
Triple R 'youth' gambling and financial counselling
Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) Withdrawal and Respite
