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homelessness

Study shows tenancy support stops homelessness before it starts

Mission Australia’s research reignites its urgent call for more government investment in prevention services to help end homelessness in the

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charity appointment

Mission Australia appoints Clare Sowden as Executive of Housing Growth

In this newly created role, Clare Sowden now leads housing growth strategies for the charity’s Tier 1 community housing provider,

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Housing and Homelessness

NSW budget needs more housing and homelessness investment

Mission Australia has welcomed the NSW government’s focus on increasing housing supply, but calls for a greater investment in desperately

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Youth Survey

Mission Australia calls for Youth Survey 2025 respondents

The charity urges 14 to 19-year-olds to share their views about life in Australia in the largest survey of the

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homelessness

Mission Australia calls for donations to combat homelessness

As part of a new campaign, Mission Australia is calling for donations and community support to bolster its efforts in

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Mission Australia

Mission Australia Centre in Surry Hills marks five decades

The Mission Australia Centre in Surry Hills (the MAC) celebrated 50 years of serving and supporting inner-city Sydney’s most vulnerable.

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Mission Australia

Mission Australia names Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC as Patron

Mission Australia welcomes Her Excellency General the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia as the charity’s

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housing crisis

Mission Australia supports the Everybody’s Home People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis

Mission Australia, a leading national charity dedicated to tackling homelessness and social disadvantage, and a member of the Everybody’s Home

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Mission Australia is putting out the call for young people aged 15-19 to have their say in the charity’s 23rd annual Youth Survey. The Youth Survey is an invaluable opportunity for young people to share what they view as the key issues impacting the country and highlight their own personal challenges. In 2023, nearly 20,000 young people completed the survey, naming the environment (44%), equity and discrimination (31%), the economy and financial matters (31%) and mental health (30%) as the issues they believe are most important in Australia. Respondents also expressed greater levels of concern relating to the issue of housing and homelessness than in previous years (19%, up from 12% in 2022). Mission Australia CEO Sharon Callister said the Youth Survey provides a vital outlet for young people to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. “The results of the 2024 survey will reflect the current reality for young people in Australia,” said Callister. “Our young people are living with the existential anxiety of climate change while also navigating a cost-of-living crisis where housing stress is impacting many families,” she added. Results of the survey will be published in November and are shared with government and non-government organisations, schools and the public. “Policymakers, organisations and schools draw on our Youth Survey data when making decisions that impact young people and when determining how best to support them during what can be a challenging time in their lives,” added Callister. “Strong levels of participation in Mission Australia’s Youth Survey will ensure the views of young people are comprehensively captured and their voices heard, so I encourage community groups, schools and sporting organisations to publicise the survey and support young people to get involved,” Callister added. The survey focuses on a wide range of topics, including questions on mental health and wellbeing, sources of support and community connections, housing and financial situation, climate change, and personal concerns such as body image, bullying, discrimination and stress. Young people are also asked to provide solutions to the personal issues they face. Additional focus areas for 2024 are social media use, loneliness and opinions relating to alcohol and drugs. Youth Survey 2024 is open from April to August and takes 20 minutes to complete. Respondents can complete the survey online, either through arrangements with participating schools or groups or individually through Mission Australia’s website.

Australia’s Largest Youth Survey Set to Amplify Young Voices

Mission Australia is putting out the call for young people aged 15-19 to have their say in the charity’s 23rd

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Government

Mission Australia Urges Government for Higher Income Support

In response to the Federal Government’s recent announcement of a nominal indexation increase of just 96 cents per day to

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youth

New report confirms biggest concerns for youth in Australia

Youth in Australia are most concerned about the environment, discrimination, the economy and cost of living, and the effect mental

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partnership

Mission Australia in partnership with New Great Southern Bank

Great Southern Bank in partnership with Mission Australia is a new community partnership aimed at cutting utility bills and reducing

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