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National Rental Affordability Scheme to address gap in affordable housing

17th November 2008

Mission Australia welcomes the federal Treasurer's move to amend the charity and tax laws to allow charities to participate in the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).

The announcement means charities like Mission Australia won’t lose their charitable tax status by becoming involved in the scheme.

Mission Australia’s CEO, Mr Toby Hall, said community service charities had an integral role in the provision of affordable housing, particularly as a way to combat homelessness...Read More...

From little things, big things grow - a story from Mission Australia’s Special Needs Dental Service (SNDS)

Wednesday, 12 November 2008 09:21
When Brian first came to Mission Australia’s SNDS, he was quiet, lacking in confidence and very slow to trust. After a year of treatment, we began to understand Brian’s story, where he’d come from and how something as simple as a good set of teeth could help him on his journey. Raised in a family heavily affected by alcohol abuse, Brian turned to alcohol and drug use at an early age. By the time he was in his early forties, Brian had come close to death a number of times. After years of struggling with his addiction, Brian finally decided to enter a rehabilitation program in Sydney’s outer suburbs...
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Training investment will boost employment

Mission Australia today welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement that an additional $187 million will be spent on pre-employment training saying it will provide a boost for job seekers at a time when unemployment is likely to rise.

Mission ... Read More

What will you be doing on Christmas Day?

While many of us wait in anticipation for the festive season, Christmas can be a difficult time of year for people who are less advantaged, isolated and lonely.

That's why Mission Australia, with the help of over 400 ... Read More

Mission Australia helping families cut energy bills to prevent poverty spiral

Anti-Poverty Week Sunday, October 12 - Saturday, October 18

Families in Adelaide’s north western suburbs are slicing as much as $200 from their energy bills each quarter through a Mission Australia program that helps them manage ... Read More

Aussie Rock legends to harness young talent

Australian rock legends Doc Neeson, John ‘Swanee’ Swan, and ACDC’s Mark Evans will be heading for Adelaide’s northern and southern suburbs for two special sessions to nurture local music talent.

They’ll be playing live and taking part ... Read More

Paid maternity leave battle reignited

In June last year, hundreds of people braved the wet weather to urge the Federal Government to reconsider its position on paid maternity leave. A year on from the launch of Marie Clare's "Push it - Paid Maternity ... Read More

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...