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Missionbeat Bikes off to a great start on Sydney’s streets!


Thursday, 2 July 2009

Recently the Daily Telegraph recorded a video of the new Missionbeat Bicycle service in action on the inner streets of Sydney - come and take a look at the guys in action, providing assistance to homeless people in need...
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Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service

29-06-2009
HushA new era in employment services for Adelaide begins today with the launch of the new youth-focused Mission Australia Employment Solutions centre in Elizabeth.

The South Australian Minister of Employment, Training and Further Education, Michael O'Brien, will launch the office this morning.

Mission Australia’s Executive Leader of Employment Services, Leisa Hart, will attend the launch, along with about 60 local employers and a group of young job seekers...
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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.


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Youth at risk the focus of new Adelaide Jobs Service

A new era in employment services for Adelaide begins today with the launch of the new youth-focused Mission Australia Employment Solutions centre in Elizabeth.

The South Australian Minister of Employment, Training and Further Education, Michael O'Brien, will launch the ...
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Australia's approach to Juvenile Justice must change

Programs designed to divert young people from offending behaviour and entering juvenile detention can not only be more effective than putting a young person in custody but up to 50 times cheaper to run according to the community service organisation ... Read More

Missionbeat Bikes hit the road

World Environment Day, 5 June 2009

On 5 June, World Environment Day, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore MP will launch Australia’s newest and greenest homelessness service, the Missionbeat Bikes, giving homeless people in Sydney better access ...
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Concern at growing numbers of homeless people turned away

Mission Australia – one of the largest providers of homeless services in the country – has expressed its concern at new figures which show that close to 60% of people who need help from government-funded homeless shelters are turned away ... Read More

When Gambling is No Longer Fun

John Brett, Service Manager, Mission Australia Financial and Gambling Counselling

With over 20% of the world’s poker machines, Australia can confidently claim the title of the world’s heaviest gambling nation. Per head, we spend twice as much on gambling ...
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Fundraising

How does Mission Australia Fundraise?

One of our more visible programs is our face-to-face fundraising.  Face to face fundraisers approach members of the public, providing information about our services and asking the person whether they would like to consider becoming a regular monthly donor. Read more...

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