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Aimee Meredith
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![Mission Australia welcomes housing and homelessness investment in NSW Budget Houses from above](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/a2a82b2e2a5e5e8546a9be20325db561-Article_intro_NSW_Budget.jpg)
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Mission Australia welcomes housing and homelessness investment in NSW Budget
19 June 2024 Read more![Mission Australia supports the Everybody's Home People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis Houses from above](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/b1114205585b6d23490a7dfe223de265-Article_intro_-_media_release_-_everybody_home.jpg)
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Mission Australia supports the Everybody's Home People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis
20 May 2024 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2024-25 Family with 2 kids looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/afeaaac94059435b1cff8132b87d2b82-federal_budget_24_25_-_Article_intro.jpg)
![Mission Australia supports actions for women’s safety and calls for more social and affordable housing Homeless woman looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/e6b1699cf3d1a51a9ecf1189fc63a9a7-Article_intro_media_release_woman_safety.jpg)
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Mission Australia supports actions for women’s safety and calls for more social and affordable housing
1 May 2024 Read more![6 in 10 young Aussies worry about climate change, many experience extreme weather events first hand Impact of extreme weather events on young people: Findings from the 2023 Mission Australia Youth Survey](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/b16eaf6686954c8d82ecb9bee996c74e-Orygen_Report_Intro.png)
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6 in 10 young Aussies worry about climate change, many experience extreme weather events first hand
17 April 2024 Read more![Young people to have their voice heard through Australia’s largest Youth Survey A diverse group of young people looking hopeful, representing Australia's largest Youth Survey where their voices will be heard.](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/5cef690bea69ea8339abd3b3021f0b96-YS2024_Article_intro_image.jpg)
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Young people to have their voice heard through Australia’s largest Youth Survey
11 April 2024 Read more![Mission Australia Housing NT completes historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin Mission Australia Housing NT announces the completion of a historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin, showing an image of the housing.](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/a7b9a817a638a9dc47c11d538efc13a9-MAH-media-release-05042024-intro.jpg)
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Mission Australia Housing NT completes historic transfer of 251 social homes in Darwin
8 April 2024 Read more![Midtown MacPark welcomes first residents to new, vibrant Macquarie Park community Midtown Macpark event](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/043e1586e2d306509593cfa5149012d8-Article_intro_midtown_media_release.jpg)
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Midtown MacPark welcomes first residents to new, vibrant Macquarie Park community
4 April 2024 Read more![Partnership brings financial relief, emissions cuts for Mission Australia Housing tenants Happy family with mother and kids](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/391d10fbfe38142eb0a07e061159fa51-Article_intro_2024_newsletter_impact_report_intro.jpg)
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Partnership brings financial relief, emissions cuts for Mission Australia Housing tenants
21 March 2024 Read more![Mission Australia urges Federal Government to substantially increase income support payments homeless man looking hopeful](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/acd96e8329cec2167254f70a387ca402-Article_intro_20032024_income_support_payments.jpg)
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Mission Australia urges Federal Government to substantially increase income support payments
20 March 2024 Read more![Mission Australia bolsters Victorian offerings with new Dandenong office Dandenong opening](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/925e587203b95ba3b8d19f65fa7f8dfb-Intro_dandenong.jpg)
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Mission Australia bolsters Victorian offerings with new Dandenong office
20 February 2024 Read more![Mission Australia Housing NT takes on management of 251 social homes in Darwin Mission Australia Housing](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/6b1efc86cb0b018cabf036589d6a2754-mac_opening.png)
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Mission Australia Housing NT takes on management of 251 social homes in Darwin
5 February 2024 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2024 - Housing and homelessness Mission Australia](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/5baf9461296464bba5f55f12c4e3f03a-Copy_of_Introimage_4.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2024 - Housing and homelessness
22 January 2024 Read more![Mission Australia and HOPE Collective partner on Whyalla Community of Focus Mission Australia and HOPE Collective partner on Whyalla Community of Focus](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/18b13a457f447155572e9b28ea2923e5-Copy_of_Introimage_2.jpg)
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Mission Australia and HOPE Collective partner on Whyalla Community of Focus
14 December 2023 Read more![New report confirms biggest concerns for young people in Australia Group of teenagers hanging out on a basketball court](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/cf9df4ef218a3fe89da90f7ef3cd7c4d-Copy_of_Introimage.jpg)
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New report confirms biggest concerns for young people in Australia
29 November 2023 Read more
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Major study reveals when young people are socially excluded their mental health suffers
5 October 2023 Read more![Great Southern Bank and Mission Australia partner to cut utility bills and reduce emissions for community housing tenants CEO Sharon Callister and GSB hand shaking over partnership.](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/b74e21a81ba482cb3495ad190c741b9b-Copy_of_Introimage_16.jpg)
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Great Southern Bank and Mission Australia partner to cut utility bills and reduce emissions for community housing tenant
17 August 2023 Read more![Mission Australia launches new ‘Steps For Safe Homes’ fundraising challenge grandmother and grandchild walking together](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/3cb92a0d7c8e57ee5f4168420e84a53a-Copy_of_Introimage_14.jpg)
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Mission Australia launches new ‘Steps For Safe Homes’ fundraising challenge
2 August 2023 Read more![Mission Australia launches early intervention service helping young people avoid homelessness Teens smiling at each other](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/4f18d16d41b683e66b3b1fbc2a845ce2-Copy_of_Introimage_15.jpg)
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Mission Australia launches early intervention service helping young people avoid homelessness
18 July 2023 Read more![Large, diverse support for the Voice to Parliament Young girl leaning on a wall smiling](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/2dd4c23e397ae7aef0b73d467dd5a984-Article_intro_image_ATSI_Youth-report.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s Homelessness Impact Report reveals rising demand for services
17 May 2023 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2023-24 Mother and daughter looking hopeful](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/61f9a40d33b47233439a34a56ec06857-09052013_Article_intro_Federal_Budget_Response_2023.jpg)
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Organisations call for greater focus on place-based work to strengthen communities
4 May 2023 Read more![Every hour, 3,000 Australians ask homelessness services like Mission Australia for help - they need your help Young mother sits in a car with tears in her eyes looking towards the camera.](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/4acdf8c9fdb7064a41bba54747f41abb-Laura_Ad_1000x600.jpg)
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Every hour, 3,000 Australians ask homelessness services like Mission Australia for help - they need your help
24 April 2023 Read more![Youth Survey Shows Need for Action on Impact of Climate Change Concerns on Youth Mental Health Young people looking hopeful](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/42ede7488de668ad0891fbeb22cc42b9-18042023-article_intro_orygen.jpg)
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Youth Survey Shows Need for Action on Impact of Climate Change Concerns on Youth Mental Health
20 April 2023 Read more![Mission Australia urges Senate to pass housing legislation Homeless man looking desperate](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/0a5c4435d4c84fa756daf3d8f8aebdd5-30032023-article_intro_-_response_to_Housing_legislation.jpg)
![Teens urged to speak up in Australia’s largest youth survey Group of young people](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/f189798786acfafb514fbb63d1f1199f-Article_intro_YS_2023.jpg)
![Mission Australia responds to rising ABS Census homelessness figures Homeless man looking desperate](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/a5f0b68511f511f44503762277f6436f-22032023-article_intro_-_response_to_ABS_census.jpg)
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Mission Australia responds to rising ABS Census homelessness figures
22 March 2023 Read more![New rehabilitation facility opens in Mareeba Rehab group listening to each other](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/6d07d4964c1c638353fb9717f4f2e3c1-Article_intro_Mareeba.jpg)
![Opening of Mission Australia’s new youth rehabilitation facility Walawaani Young man on rehab](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/e72259ce8e1c61db2388b4f92d52c1b7-Article_intro_Walawaani_2023.jpg)
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Opening of Mission Australia’s new youth rehabilitation facility Walawaani
24 February 2023 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2023 - Housing and homelessness Homeless young man](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/cfc3b7914512aa46f901f72cacfd135e-23012023-article_intro_-_response_to_Report_on_Government_Services.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2023 - Housing and homelessness
24 January 2023 Read more![Mission Australia Housing appoints new Chair Mission Australia case workers talking](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/6950e795d4100b75f6ba6ae9e34fb6df-Coffs---external-3.png)
![Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 reveals young people’s biggest concerns Group of teenagers hanging out on a mountain top](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/f052bfd53c3a2550a2d1ced985123410-Article_intro_youth_survey_2022.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 reveals young people’s biggest concerns
29 November 2022 Read more![Mission Australia welcomes new Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel Mission Australia case workers talking](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/3713e079d74e9ef1de0cd3021efcb5f3-22032021-April_Regular_Comms-Helping_families_through_crisis_-intro.jpg)
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Mission Australia welcomes new Economic Inclusion Advisory Panel
28 November 2022 Read more![Mission Australia urges community to vote ‘hidden homeless’ for Word of the Year 2022 Mission Australia case workers talking](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/e125dae2f63ac0700fc58bc8ac1bcd69-Article_introimage_serving_02.jpg)
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Mission Australia urges community to vote ‘hidden homeless’ for Word of the Year 2022
23 November 2022 Read more![Mission Australia welcomes new Chair and inaugural First Nations Board Director Mission Australia case workers talking](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/a9cb4ffa50277c20fbecbbb0d8fd7438-12831-Article_intro_image2.jpg)
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Mission Australia welcomes new Chair and inaugural First Nations Board Director
21 November 2022 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to October's Federal Budget 2022-23 Homeless couple looking hopeful](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/3a3f771080edc2ad535f40226e1deb11-25102022-article_intro_federal_budget_october_2022.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s response to October's Federal Budget 2022-23
25 October 2022 Read more![1 in 20 young Australians plunged into first-time homelessness during pandemic Young woman observing the future](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/dd9fa8d386b44bafb653040cedb2b468-12538-youth-homelessness-report-intro.jpg)
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1 in 20 young Australians plunged into first-time homelessness during pandemic
28 July 2022 Read more![Gender diverse, Victorian and NSW young people and students most severely impacted by pandemic Group of young people](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/2de212289d989acdfd0b1bc681e8ef09-23052022-ArticleIntro-NSW_young_people.jpg)
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Gender diverse, Victorian and NSW young people and students most severely impacted by pandemic
24 May 2022 Read more![Young people have your say - Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 is now open Group of young people](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/f052bfd53c3a2550a2d1ced985123410-Article_intro_youth_survey_2022.jpg)
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Young people have your say - Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2022 is now open
5 April 2022 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2022-23 A sad family looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/63fa3edc2b07635365decc7caae26234-29032022-ResponseFederalBudget2022-intro.jpg)
![Mission Australia Centre Opening in Coffs Harbour MAC Opening](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/6b1efc86cb0b018cabf036589d6a2754-mac_opening.png)
![Mission Australia launches third Reconciliation Action Plan and supports Uluru Statement Reconciliation Action Plan](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/a0e5c1427e79119418388b29c0ca863f-rap.png)
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Mission Australia launches third Reconciliation Action Plan and supports Uluru Statement
24 February 2022 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2022 - Housing and homelessness Housing apartments](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/956a48e4caac4cda2286f70d5f4f6620-24012022-articleintro-response_to_ROGS.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2022 - Housing and homelessness
25 January 2022 Read more![Mission Australia announces appointment of new CEO Sharon Callister](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/0db5e3afee8eecbf4a57c27fdb48d4c9-21012022-Article_intro-NEW_CEO.jpg)
![REVEALED: Young people’s top issues and concerns in 2021 Young people looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/6dde862cb0c46ef0f1ee00a6ab2803bd-26112021-article_intro-youngpeopleissues.jpg)
![Number of Tasmanian social homes managed by Mission Australia set to double from 2 November Girl and her family in front of housing](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/d06efb9da649ec70716eb53dc5aecc55-02112021-intro-TAS_housing.jpg)
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Number of Tasmanian social homes managed by Mission Australia set to double from 2 November
2 November 2021 Read more![Mission Australia CEO James Toomey announces resignation James Toomey](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/79beea055e95434824711a521188a7d3-06102021-article-intro-jamestoomey.jpg)
![COVID-19 update 3: Lockdown lifted at Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney Common Ground Camperdown](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/97554f597cd698b1a29a5fa40150a3c5-news-blog-CommnGround-banner.jpg)
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COVID-19 update 3: Lockdown lifted at Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney
15 September 2021 Read more![1 in 4 young people facing psychological distress during pandemic A Teenager is looking concerned in the dark](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/7d0d96545bdadf7e4f59e09f432c4538-07092021-intro-young_people_facing_psychological_distress_during_pandemic.jpg)
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1 in 4 young people facing psychological distress during pandemic
8 September 2021 Read more![COVID-19 update 2: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney lockdown support Common Ground Camperdown](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/9e6d43914c5f10c868a6255f3e684cc6-02092021-article_intro-common_ground_camperdown.jpg)
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COVID-19 update 2: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney lockdown support
6 September 2021 Read more![COVID-19 update 1: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney in lockdown Common Ground Camperdown](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/9e6d43914c5f10c868a6255f3e684cc6-02092021-article_intro-common_ground_camperdown.jpg)
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COVID-19 update 1: Mission Australia’s Common Ground Sydney in lockdown
2 September 2021 Read more![Mission Australia announces closure of Fitzroy social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane Charcoal Lane](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/c9562b0d687e30bf94880ed0cd96c7a5-11082021_Article_intro_Charcoal_Lane_closure.jpg)
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Mission Australia announces closure of Fitzroy social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane
11 August 2021 Read more![Mission Australia says homelessness counts in the 2021 Census Homeless person](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/6bc257c3d4f305c9c9a19175fba20a89-02082021-Article_intro-mediarelease-homelessness_counts.jpg)
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Mission Australia says homelessness counts in the 2021 Census
2 August 2021 Read more![Young people hardest hit by COVID-19 voice major education, isolation and mental health concerns Young lady is stayng at home looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/4c8d83a6aca81d202bc60a02926e66ea-Article_intro_image_COVID.jpg)
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Young people hardest hit by COVID-19 voice major education, isolation and mental health concerns
28 July 2021 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to NSW Budget 2021-22 A homeless girl looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/da03adad5b24576b19cb2540b7484e9f-24062021_Article_intro_NSW_Budget.jpg)
![Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2021-22 A sad family looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/649004ca01e25e130348b40a417ee385-11052021-article-intro-image-federal-budget-2021.jpg)
![Mission Australia’s winter campaign seeks to end ‘hidden homeless’ crisis faced by older Australians A grandma looking worried being homeless](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/736ac51f7b2c0ff45a0d73406188b826-29042021-intro-image-winterappeal.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s winter campaign seeks to end ‘hidden homeless’ crisis faced by older Australians
30 April 2021 Read more![Crucial changes needed to prevent crushing outcomes for economically disadvantaged young Australians A worried father on his computer](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/8223c03d664050c70fcbcd5c2933a752-19042021-article_intro-Crucial_changes_needed_to_prevent_crushing_outcomes_MR.jpg)
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Crucial changes needed to prevent crushing outcomes for economically disadvantaged young Australians
20 April 2021 Read more![Be heard, Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2021 is open A group of young people](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/1d197f60ddf7382f614881d3d776b48a-Article_intro_image_YS2021.jpg)
![Homelessness charities warn against Government funding cuts to homelessness services Homeless young lady](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/2b3024eee42ad44ebe180296a43917c9-16032021_Article_intro_Homelessness_charities_warn_against_Government_funding_cuts_to_homelessness_services.jpg)
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Homelessness charities warn against Government funding cuts to homelessness services
16 March 2021 Read more![Mission Australia encourages Coffs community to have their say on Mission Australia Centre Coffs Harbour building](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/d6bd88e3b9251de6b2f223a30f77bbdb-RC-intro-article_03_coffs.jpg)
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Mission Australia encourages Coffs community to have their say on Mission Australia Centre
26 February 2021 Read more![Mission Australia slams appalling and inadequate level of income support Jobless lady feeling desperate](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/67c0c4335218f8ccb9afe5caadfa6651-Article_intro_23022021_Media_Release_income_support.jpg)
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Mission Australia slams appalling and inadequate level of income support
23 February 2021 Read more![The time is now: Mission Australia calls for urgent income support increase Jobless lady feeling desperate](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/33b0db46f9527888700e704763a1e507-Article_intro_Mission_Australia_income_support.jpg)
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The time is now: Mission Australia calls for urgent income support increase
15 February 2021 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2021 - Housing and homelessness Homeless person feeling desperate](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/cd3800d97f91d484256d5a8de32126cb-media-release-government_service_2021.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s response to Report on Government Services 2021 - Housing and homelessness
20 January 2021 Read more![Young Australians’ greatest concerns unmasked: Equity and discrimination, COVID-19, mental health, education and employment A Teenage girl looking hopeful](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/98789b90bc4acc3276f0cc9cc309ed1a-Youth_survey_2020-article_intro.jpg)
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Young Australians’ greatest concerns unmasked: Equity and discrimination, COVID-19, mental health, education and emplo
18 November 2020 Read more![Mission Australia cautions against cuts to income support Family looking worried of their future](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/3911a2757550c5dd8e445f41cd1d420d-Article_intro_cautions_against_cuts_income_support.jpg)
![Mission Australia releases Annual Report 2020 Mission Australia Vision](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/72923fe6818f3484e59fcdd6704d9e5e-Annual_Report_2020_intro.jpg)
![Mission Australia’s Christmas fundraising appeal urges community to support hidden homeless A boy looking worried being homeless in the car](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/7cacdf750e3800a97d9e14b5ae9d3526-Article_intro_image_-_Christmas_Fundraising_Appeal.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s Christmas fundraising appeal urges community to support hidden homeless
26 October 2020 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Federal Budget 2020-21 A sad family looking worried](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/f52ac820dd94dacb4e5db67b733f8005-Article-intro-federal-budget-2019-2020.jpg)
![Report reveals acute need for improved services and more housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people Indigenous people](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/2dd4c23e397ae7aef0b73d467dd5a984-Article_intro_image_ATSI_Youth-report.jpg)
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Report reveals acute need for improved services and more housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
24 September 2020 Read more![Mission Australia Centre to be built in Coffs Harbour’s CBD MAC Coffs Harbour](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/e368eb9001231a251ec425f283aef742-Article_intro_MR_MAC_coff_harbor_02.jpg)
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Mission Australia Centre to be built in Coffs Harbour’s CBD
22 September 2020 Read more![Mission Australia calls for hospitalisation of NSW consumers with COVID-19 at aged care and other residential facilities elders in the agecare](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/676bbec02f4f2fae928eadbf2b6e0d14-Article_intro_media_release_hospitalisation_covid.jpg)
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Mission Australia calls for hospitalisation of NSW consumers with COVID-19 at aged care and other residential facilities
10 August 2020 Read more![1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness Homeless youth](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/2ebae7fe96ef1a03b7fcb26f3fcd6f1b-Article_intro_youth_survey_report_28072020.jpg)
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1 in 6 young people in Australia have experienced homelessness
29 July 2020 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to JobSeeker announcement 21 July 2020 A lady looking desperate for a job](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/cc7547c33675c73b782bee39dbaf305b-Article_intro_image-MR21072020.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s response to JobSeeker announcement 21 July 2020
21 July 2020 Read more![Mission Australia’s response to Prime Minister of Australia’s Address to the National Press Club Homeless people looking desperate](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/122645d311dc697a4248c2a09dba9b80-Article_intro-ScoMo_reply.jpg)
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Mission Australia’s response to Prime Minister of Australia’s Address to the National Press Club
26 May 2020 Read more![Critical changes needed to support young people with disability Youth disable](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/4d202d1f12ff2f3e8e0fa150e7e9ab0d-Article_intro-Young_people_disability_report.jpg)
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Critical changes needed to support young people with disability
20 May 2020 Read more![Mission Australia launches winter campaign to support homeless and vulnerable amidst COVID-19 Sae Mission Australia worker](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/1bc5dab57ade9398054dbfaa724cfa37-Article_intro_winter_appeal_media.jpg)
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Mission Australia launches winter campaign to support homeless and vulnerable amidst COVID-19
1 May 2020 Read more![‘Mothers in Pyjamas’ - Mums and families to pyjama-up and Zoom in this Mother’s Day for homeless families Mothers gathering looking happy](https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cache/mod_bt_contentslider/9e777313d025efb67e5aab02e8e7b74f-Article_intro_image_pyjamas.jpg)
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Domestic and family violence and affordable home shortage pushes thousands into homelessness
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Economic disadvantage exacerbates challenges and concerns faced by young people
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Immediate action needed as concerns around mental health rise by 10% in one year
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