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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 12h

Is it cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it? Research says yes

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...

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 4d

🌏 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.

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 27d

🍃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.

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 8d

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.

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 15d

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:

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

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 27d

🍃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.

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 27d

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.

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · 29d

❤️💛🖤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.

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

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Sep 22

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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Everybody's Home @everybodyshome.bsky.social · Sep 15

🏠 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

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 31

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.

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 28

🏔️ 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:

Josh Collins Faces Everest for Charity – The Gold Room’s Most Personal Episode Yet

YouTube video by The Gold Room

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🤖 SBS News bot (unofficial) @sbs-news-bot.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thousands of Australian children are homeless, without an adult supporting them

Newly released data provides the first snapshot of unaccompanied child homelessness that Australia has seen, but solving the issue has little to do with housing.

www.sbs.com.au

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 22

Domestic & family violence victim-survivors looking for a safe and secure home can struggle to navigate Western Sydney's competitive rental market.

Mission Australia's Priority Project pilot is working to change this.

'The wrong picture': Victim-survivors stigmatised as not 'ideal' tenants

After leaving a women's refuge, victim-survivor Maya felt "broken" and stigmatised while searching for a rental home. A new Western Sydney pilot project has changed her life completely.

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Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 13

🏘️ We're excited to be appointed as the tenancy support provider for the East Perth Common Ground facility.

Common Ground is more than just housing. It combines permanent, affordable housing with tailored, on-site support to help residents.

More here: www.missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre...

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 12

On International Youth Day, we’re calling on young people aged 14-19 to complete our #YouthSurvey2025 and share their thoughts on the issues impacting Australia. Take the survey here: www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s Aged Care Employee Day today and we’re grateful for the dedication and continued hard work of staff across our 3 aged care facilities in NSW. Thank you for everything you do to support our aged care residents. #ThanksforCaring

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 4

On National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, we celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and acknowledge the importance of community, connection to Country and culture in supporting them as they grow.

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 4

🏡Prevention works: 98% of people receiving @missionaust.bsky.social tenancy support stay living in their homes + avoid homelessness.

To #EndHomelessness govts must invest in prevention + 1 in 10 new homes must be social homes.

Read our CEO Sharon Callister's #HW2025 blog:

Homelessness Week: Home is where hope begins

As we come together to mark Homelessness Week from Monday 4 August to Sunday 10 August, I find myself reflecting on the strength and resilience I see every day

www.missionaustralia.com.au

Mission Australia @missionaust.bsky.social · Aug 1

Our Deputy CEO Ben Carblis says @missionaust.bsky.social's tenancy support helped 98% of people at risk of homelessness stay housed. Proof early intervention works. He urges govts to boost funding for early intervention & prevention to help #endhomelessness. @jimmalo.bsky.social

Becky was priced out of a home. This is how she got one

Even working full-time wouldn’t have been enough to manage, but now she has a smart apartment and much less stress.

www.smh.com.au

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