February 2008
Welcome to the
1st
edition of Volunteer e-News
Volunteering e-News is a bi-monthly publication
to keep our volunteers up-to-date with volunteering
activities at Mission Australia, as well as
recognising and celebrating the achievements of some of
our fantastic volunteers.
This month we’re spotlighting the Catalyst
program - one of Mission Australia’s most successful
volunteering programs.
With a new year comes a new range of exciting
volunteering opportunities, so be sure to keep an eye on
our website for updates.
Please enjoy this inaugural edition of Volunteer e-News.
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Around one young Australian commits suicide
every day
“Mission Australia really does make a difference in
people’s lives. They save lives. It changes not only our
lives but our families’ and our closest friends. They
saved my life.”
Krystal, 24, Mission Australia client.
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Christmas
Lunch in the Park
 The 2007 Christmas Lunch in the Park served
up a hearty, traditional Christmas lunch
to over 1500 disadvantaged Perth residents, complete
with gifts and entertainment.
Dawn Tisdale
was one of over 400 volunteers who helped out at the event.
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Mission
Australia’s Catalyst program gives disadvantaged people
the chance to access University education. The program
offers humanities courses on-site at the Mission
Australia Centre (MAC) in conjunction with the
Australian Catholic University. 
Lee-Anne
Cameron spent Christmas day volunteering at the Mission
Australia Centre (MAC) in Surry Hills; this was her
experience: