CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS DURNING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Mission Australia services across the country celebrated volunteer contributions during National Volunteer Week in May.
Around 6.3 million Australians volunteer every year, and volunteer contributions are worth around $3.2 billion to the community. Within Mission Australia, we have over 900 volunteers nationally who assist us in a diverse range of roles, from cooking to refugee resettlement to counselling. More...
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DISADVANTAGED SOUTHWEST BRISBANE FAMILIES VISIT ZOO FOR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
One of our corporate partners, Brookfield Multiplex, hosted a trip to Alma Park Zoo for the young clients from Mission Australia  Pathways to Prevention and Young Ipswich Parent Project.
The Pathways to Prevention program helps children in the Inala area in southwest Brisbane make a successful transition from home life to school – a transition which, if disrupted, can lead to the person experiencing difficulties in later life, including poverty, unemployment and engaging in criminal behaviour. More...
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CITY TO SURF 2008
Mission Australia is excited to announce that we are one of the official charity partners for this year’s Sun Herald City2Surf. 
This is a great opportunity to dust off the sneakers, pull out the lycra and get training for the race of the year on Sunday, August 10. You can also raise vital funds for Mission Australia’s inner city homeless services. All you need to do is click here to go to the event website and set up your own online fundraising page.
By setting up your own fundraising page, you can set yourself a target and email your friends, workmates and family to encourage them to sponsor you online.
Entries are now open - register online at http://city2surf.sunherald.com.au
If you’d like to find out more, just email us at communityfundraising@missionaustralia.com.au
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HUSH FOR HOMELESSNESS
Have you ever wanted to take time out of your day and not speak to you anyone?
 Well now’s your chance! HUSH for Homelessness is an online fundraising event for Mission Australia. HUSH for Homelessness symbolises the 'invisible' and 'voiceless' lives that homeless Australians lead.
Mission Australia challenges you to experience what it’s like to be voiceless, by not speaking for an hour (or more!) on
Wednesday 2 July 2008; and to seek sponsorship for your silence. Visit the website www.hushforhomelessness.com.au now and register yourself or a friend to take part in HUSH for Homelessness.
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SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN PATHWAYS PROGRAM
- Program Information
The African Pathways program, an early intervention project, based in the Northern Metropolitan region of Melbourne supports students and families from African refugee backgrounds, to make positive transitions from primary to high school to assist with the successful settlement and participation of families and communities in the local area. More... |
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AFRICAN PATHWAYS SOCCER VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND
Profile - Abdikadir Osman Hassan
Abdikadir has a long history of volunteerism and active community support beginning from the age of 13, and has shown his strong commitment and initiative for supporting and advocating for others even in times of personal adversity and challenges. More... |
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week