Mission Australia
@missionaust.bsky.social
Mission Australia is one of Australia’s largest, most trusted community service and housing providers. Together, we’re building hope and possibility for all.
On #IDPwD, we’re spotlighting Nothing About Us Without Us, happening 6/12 in Perth. Hosted by Mission Australia and the City of Subiaco, the exhibition features work from artists with lived experience of disability including Trinity, who uses art to communicate and connect with others.
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
On #IDPwD, we’re spotlighting Nothing About Us Without Us, happening 6/12 in Perth. Hosted by Mission Australia and the City of Subiaco, the exhibition features work from artists with lived experience of disability including Trinity, who uses art to communicate and connect with others.
One man's experience with homelessness reveals another side to Sydney's 2000 postcode
At 21, Parker fears he might be aging out of a life-changing system
Sydney's 2000 postcode is associated with harbour views and flashiness, but Parker's seen a different side.
www.abc.net.au
December 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
One man's experience with homelessness reveals another side to Sydney's 2000 postcode
For 17-year-old Townsville teenager Jessica Foster, paying a bill is a mark of independence. But like many other young people, the rising cost of living is taking its toll. #YouthSurvey2025
You can read more about Jess' story here: www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/mission...
You can read more about Jess' story here: www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/mission...
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
For 17-year-old Townsville teenager Jessica Foster, paying a bill is a mark of independence. But like many other young people, the rising cost of living is taking its toll. #YouthSurvey2025
You can read more about Jess' story here: www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/mission...
You can read more about Jess' story here: www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/news/mission...
📢Just dropped: @missionaust.bsky.social's #YouthSurvey2025 results.
17,000+ young people shared their top national concerns: Cost of living, mental health, climate change, housing & homelessness.
Read more: www.missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre...
17,000+ young people shared their top national concerns: Cost of living, mental health, climate change, housing & homelessness.
Read more: www.missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre...
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
📢Just dropped: @missionaust.bsky.social's #YouthSurvey2025 results.
17,000+ young people shared their top national concerns: Cost of living, mental health, climate change, housing & homelessness.
Read more: www.missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre...
17,000+ young people shared their top national concerns: Cost of living, mental health, climate change, housing & homelessness.
Read more: www.missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre...
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A consortium of 13 expert organisations, led by Orygen, has handed down advice on models of youth mental health care in Australia.
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 AM
A consortium of 13 expert organisations, led by Orygen, has handed down advice on models of youth mental health care in Australia.
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
It's a significant piece of work that we hope sets a clear path forward.
Summary + full reports: bit.ly/3LPI6Rd
Mission Australia, along with our sector partners, is calling on the WA government to increase funding for youth homelessness services as the number of young people without safe and secure housing continues to grow.
Youth homelessness hit new highs in WA - ABC listen
Youth homeless services in Western Australia are crying out for new funding … Amid reports of children being kept in mental health wards and hospitals because they have nowhere else to go.
On average...
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Mission Australia, along with our sector partners, is calling on the WA government to increase funding for youth homelessness services as the number of young people without safe and secure housing continues to grow.
Thousands of families rely on Wattle House in Maddington, WA for food, basic supplies and community support. Without funding, they’ll go without.
You can change that. Donate now: act.missionaustralia.com.au/wattlehouse/
Together we can build hope and possibility for all.
You can change that. Donate now: act.missionaustralia.com.au/wattlehouse/
Together we can build hope and possibility for all.
WA Emergency Relief Appeal
On any given night more than 122,000 Australians – including over 17,600 children under twelve - don't have a safe place to call home. This statistic has risen almost 14% in the past 5 years, and in a...
act.missionaustralia.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Thousands of families rely on Wattle House in Maddington, WA for food, basic supplies and community support. Without funding, they’ll go without.
You can change that. Donate now: act.missionaustralia.com.au/wattlehouse/
Together we can build hope and possibility for all.
You can change that. Donate now: act.missionaustralia.com.au/wattlehouse/
Together we can build hope and possibility for all.
Mission Australia marks half-century of serving up Christmas cheer in Perth
There's still time to sign up as a volunteer or donate a plate. More information here: christmaslunchinthepark.com.au
There's still time to sign up as a volunteer or donate a plate. More information here: christmaslunchinthepark.com.au
Historic milestone for heart-warming Perth Christmas lunch
An event that began 50 years ago to spread Christmas cheer to those who particularly need it is still going strong.
www.perthnow.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Mission Australia marks half-century of serving up Christmas cheer in Perth
There's still time to sign up as a volunteer or donate a plate. More information here: christmaslunchinthepark.com.au
There's still time to sign up as a volunteer or donate a plate. More information here: christmaslunchinthepark.com.au
Is it cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it? Research says yes
We must #RaisetheRate of income support payments.
We must #RaisetheRate of income support payments.
Price of poverty hurts us all, yet research reveals an easy fix
In 2020, Australia massively increased welfare payments and conducted a live experiment in ending poverty, but when the subsidy was removed, many were thrown back into hardship. Leaving aside the mora...
www.abc.net.au
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Is it cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it? Research says yes
We must #RaisetheRate of income support payments.
We must #RaisetheRate of income support payments.
🌏 This International Day of Climate Action, Mission Australia is proud to be working towards reaching net zero by 2050 & creating a positive future for the climate.
🌳The community pocket forest at our Benjamin Short Grove aged care home in Orange is part of this commitment.
🌳The community pocket forest at our Benjamin Short Grove aged care home in Orange is part of this commitment.
🍃Thanks to a partnership with The Groundswell Collective and Carbon Positive Australia, Benjamin Short Grove, our aged care home in Orange, is now home to a tiny forest filled with native trees and shrubs.
The forest will keep residents cool, connect them to nature and boost wellbeing.
The forest will keep residents cool, connect them to nature and boost wellbeing.
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
🌏 This International Day of Climate Action, Mission Australia is proud to be working towards reaching net zero by 2050 & creating a positive future for the climate.
🌳The community pocket forest at our Benjamin Short Grove aged care home in Orange is part of this commitment.
🌳The community pocket forest at our Benjamin Short Grove aged care home in Orange is part of this commitment.
NSW GambleAware Week highlights the risks associated with gambling and reminds us that there’s more to lose than money. Gambling can harm all aspects of your life, including your relationships with friends and family.
October 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
NSW GambleAware Week highlights the risks associated with gambling and reminds us that there’s more to lose than money. Gambling can harm all aspects of your life, including your relationships with friends and family.
Access to safe, secure homes is key to helping people break the poverty cycle. This Anti-Poverty Week we call on the Federal Gov to lift income support payments to at least $589/wk, boost rent assistance, focus on homelessness prevention + build more social & affordable homes.
Read more here:
Read more here:
Safe homes, stronger futures: tackling poverty to stop homelessness
Anti-Poverty Week runs from Sunday 12 October to Saturday 18 October this year.
www.missionaustralia.com.au
October 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Access to safe, secure homes is key to helping people break the poverty cycle. This Anti-Poverty Week we call on the Federal Gov to lift income support payments to at least $589/wk, boost rent assistance, focus on homelessness prevention + build more social & affordable homes.
Read more here:
Read more here:
Every hour, 3,000 people in Australia face homelessness . On #WorldHomelessnessDay, we urge governments to ensure that 1 in 10 new homes built are for social & affordable housing so that everyone in need can have a safe and secure home.
October 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Every hour, 3,000 people in Australia face homelessness . On #WorldHomelessnessDay, we urge governments to ensure that 1 in 10 new homes built are for social & affordable housing so that everyone in need can have a safe and secure home.
🍃Thanks to a partnership with The Groundswell Collective and Carbon Positive Australia, Benjamin Short Grove, our aged care home in Orange, is now home to a tiny forest filled with native trees and shrubs.
The forest will keep residents cool, connect them to nature and boost wellbeing.
The forest will keep residents cool, connect them to nature and boost wellbeing.
October 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
🍃Thanks to a partnership with The Groundswell Collective and Carbon Positive Australia, Benjamin Short Grove, our aged care home in Orange, is now home to a tiny forest filled with native trees and shrubs.
The forest will keep residents cool, connect them to nature and boost wellbeing.
The forest will keep residents cool, connect them to nature and boost wellbeing.
On International Day of Older Persons, we’re celebrating residents at our 3 specialist aged care facilities in NSW. Many have led tough lives, but with us, they have safety, security & connection plus great food thanks to our chefs’ participation in the Maggie Beer Foundation's program.
September 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
On International Day of Older Persons, we’re celebrating residents at our 3 specialist aged care facilities in NSW. Many have led tough lives, but with us, they have safety, security & connection plus great food thanks to our chefs’ participation in the Maggie Beer Foundation's program.
❤️💛🖤Reconciliation is a commitment to justice, healing & shared futures.
Our new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan elevates Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices, cultural safety & respectful partnerships. Thanks to staff who shaped it.
Our new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan elevates Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices, cultural safety & respectful partnerships. Thanks to staff who shaped it.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) | Mission Australia
An agreed strategy of how Mission Australia intends to contribute to reducing the gap in living standards between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal Australians.
www.missionaustralia.com.au
September 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
❤️💛🖤Reconciliation is a commitment to justice, healing & shared futures.
Our new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan elevates Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices, cultural safety & respectful partnerships. Thanks to staff who shaped it.
Our new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan elevates Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices, cultural safety & respectful partnerships. Thanks to staff who shaped it.
Gratitude Day (September 21) reminds us to pause, reflect and appreciate what we have — and the people who make a difference in our lives. We’re grateful for our supporters who help us work alongside Australians in need every day. #GratitudeDay
September 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Gratitude Day (September 21) reminds us to pause, reflect and appreciate what we have — and the people who make a difference in our lives. We’re grateful for our supporters who help us work alongside Australians in need every day. #GratitudeDay
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🏠 Is the housing crisis hitting home for you? Struggling with rent or mould? Can't find an affordable and safe place to call home?
We want to hear your story.
👉 Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9BCT6
#FairHousingFuture #BuildSocialHousing #EverybodysHome
We want to hear your story.
👉 Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9BCT6
#FairHousingFuture #BuildSocialHousing #EverybodysHome
September 15, 2025 at 5:35 AM
🏠 Is the housing crisis hitting home for you? Struggling with rent or mould? Can't find an affordable and safe place to call home?
We want to hear your story.
👉 Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9BCT6
#FairHousingFuture #BuildSocialHousing #EverybodysHome
We want to hear your story.
👉 Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9BCT6
#FairHousingFuture #BuildSocialHousing #EverybodysHome
Today is R U OK? Day. A reminder to check in with those close to you, especially young people. In #YouthSurvey2024, 1 in 3 young people said mental health is their top national issue.
A conversation can make a difference. Let’s ask, listen & support. #RUOKDay
A conversation can make a difference. Let’s ask, listen & support. #RUOKDay
September 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today is R U OK? Day. A reminder to check in with those close to you, especially young people. In #YouthSurvey2024, 1 in 3 young people said mental health is their top national issue.
A conversation can make a difference. Let’s ask, listen & support. #RUOKDay
A conversation can make a difference. Let’s ask, listen & support. #RUOKDay
Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we stand in solidarity with those impacted by suicide. Our Youth Survey 2024 revealed many young people are deeply concerned about mental health.
We’re committed to working alongside people in need — offering hope, connection and support.
We’re committed to working alongside people in need — offering hope, connection and support.
September 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we stand in solidarity with those impacted by suicide. Our Youth Survey 2024 revealed many young people are deeply concerned about mental health.
We’re committed to working alongside people in need — offering hope, connection and support.
We’re committed to working alongside people in need — offering hope, connection and support.
It’s #NationalChildProtectionWeek. This year’s theme is Every conversation matters: Shifting Conversation to Action. With 1 in 6 children living in poverty, this week is a reminder that we should not be afraid to speak up to protect our young people. Keeping kids safe is everyone’s business. #NCPW25
September 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
It’s #NationalChildProtectionWeek. This year’s theme is Every conversation matters: Shifting Conversation to Action. With 1 in 6 children living in poverty, this week is a reminder that we should not be afraid to speak up to protect our young people. Keeping kids safe is everyone’s business. #NCPW25
Today is International Day of Charity. Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. Together, we can create brighter futures for people facing disadvantage. Find out how you can help:
Take action | Mission Australia
Support Mission Australia by making a donation, regular or workplace giving, partnering with us, volunteering or leave a gift in your will. Make a difference today!
www.missionaustralia.com.au
September 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today is International Day of Charity. Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. Together, we can create brighter futures for people facing disadvantage. Find out how you can help:
It’s #IncludeACharity Week. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can create lasting change for vulnerable Australians in need. Every legacy, big or small, helps build brighter futures. Find out more:
Leave a gift in your Will | Mission Australia
By leaving a gift in your Will, you will help young people, struggling families and other vulnerable Australians get their lives back on track.
www.missionaustralia.com.au
August 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It’s #IncludeACharity Week. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can create lasting change for vulnerable Australians in need. Every legacy, big or small, helps build brighter futures. Find out more:
In our #YouthSurvey2024, young people said discrimination & inequality was one of the most important issues in Australia. At Mission Australia, we are committed to creating safe & inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ young people across our services. #WearItPurple2025
August 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
In our #YouthSurvey2024, young people said discrimination & inequality was one of the most important issues in Australia. At Mission Australia, we are committed to creating safe & inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ young people across our services. #WearItPurple2025
🏔️ Podcaster Josh Collins is climbing Everest to raise money for Mission Australia's Drug & Alcohol Youth Service.
He spoke with our very own Elise Jorgensen about his personal connection with DAYS. Listen here:
He spoke with our very own Elise Jorgensen about his personal connection with DAYS. Listen here:
Josh Collins Faces Everest for Charity – The Gold Room’s Most Personal Episode Yet
YouTube video by The Gold Room
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August 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
🏔️ Podcaster Josh Collins is climbing Everest to raise money for Mission Australia's Drug & Alcohol Youth Service.
He spoke with our very own Elise Jorgensen about his personal connection with DAYS. Listen here:
He spoke with our very own Elise Jorgensen about his personal connection with DAYS. Listen here: