Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st August 2018 - One in six young Australians have experienced homelessness, new data shows, and a lack of resources and awareness is leaving affected young people fearful of “losing” their …
Luke Michael, Monday, 4th June 2018 - James Toomey is the CEO of Mission Australia and has extensive experience working in community services. He is this week’s Changemaker. Originally from the UK, Toomey served…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 14th March 2018 - The social sector has called for action in wake of new census data, which revealed that homelessness in Australia has risen by almost 14 per cent in five years.The Australian Bureau…
Wendy Williams, Friday, 23rd February 2018 - Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is making it difficult for the most disadvantaged young people to gain access and a qualification, at the same time …
Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th December 2017 - For the first time, mental health is the number one issue of national concern for young Australians, according to major research from Mission Australia.The charity’s Youth Survey…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th October 2017 - Young people from low socio-economic areas are often excluded from having a say in the issues affecting them and have a lack of trust in the community, according to a new report from …
Luke Michael, Thursday, 28th September 2017 - Mission Australia says that all levels of government need to address a growing crisis of older Australians being pushed into homelessness.Ahead of International Day of Older Persons…
Luke Michael, Thursday, 28th September 2017 - Mission Australia, St Vincent de Paul Society National Council and Anglicare Australia say inadequate income support payments are leading Australians into poverty, which comes…
Wendy Williams, Monday, 21st August 2017 - A not-for-profit real estate agency is set to be established in Sydney in a bid to help increase the supply of affordable rental housing in the inner city, as not for profits are calling…
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 3rd August 2017 -
Mission Australia has called for urgent action to address youth homelessness and youth mental illness following its annual survey that revealed the impact of family breakdown on…
Lina Caneva, Monday, 3rd July 2017 -
High profile chief executive officer for Mission Australia Catherine Yeomans has announced she will step down at the end of the year.
Yeomans, who joined Mission Australia in July…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 19th April 2017 - More young Australians are in psychological distress than five years ago, according to new research which has prompted calls from not for profits for urgent action to stem rising …
