Mission Australia

The Gift of Giving: Free Christmas Shop  Every year our Tassie team host a Christmas shop like no other, it’s fully laden with the latest toys and treats and it’s completely free! Giving families in need the opportunity to choose the perfect gift for their children and ensuring they’ll wake up to a magical Christmas morning.   A huge shout-out to our program and housing teams in Tasmania for making the magic happen.  Our staff, work harder than Santa’s elves all year to make this possible, from fundraising to logistics, toy shopping to gift wrapping, they show serious Christmas spirit and love seeing the joy it brings to families.   Thanks to the many businesses and partners who generously donated goods and services, local church groups, as well as our volunteers; Coates, Loaves & Fishes Community Services Clarendon Vale, PARRS Air conditioning, Contact group, Cadbury Chocolate, Juicy Isle - The Distributors Tasmania, Pepsi and ABC Giving Tree. 

🎄Is your newsfeed full of Christmas cheer? For those who have lost a loved one, live away from family or recently moved to a new area, Christmas can be a particularly lonely time. Check in with a loved one or reach out to others who may be feeling lonely or disheartened this Christmas. Here are some meaningful ways you can connect with others. This Christmas, we encourage you to look beyond the decorative lights and gifts and spare a moment to extend kindness to others. #Christmas2024 #Spreadkindness

The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (#MYEFO) predicts deficits for the next four years, which will hurt those experiencing hardship and homelessness the most.  We urge the Federal Government to prioritise people who are vulnerable in #Budget2025 planning. The growing crises of homelessness, housing affordability, and the rising cost of living are already affecting too many lives, especially those struggling the most. Marion Bennett, our Executive of Practice, Evidence and Impact said: “Investing in ending homelessness isn’t a short-term expense – it’s a long-term saving. Every dollar spent on preventing homelessness reduces future costs to our healthcare, justice and community services systems. This not only improves quality of life but also boosts economic productivity, as people are better able to engage in education and work and rely less on income support.”  All in all, greater Government investment in preventing homelessness = a healthier, safer and more productive Australia. With government leadership, we can #endhomelessness through: 💰 Raising JobSeeker and other income support to at least $82/day and increase maximum threshold of Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 60%.  🏡 Building 1 million new social & affordable homes over 20 years.  💡 Creating a $500M Homelessness Prevention Transformation Fund to stop people becoming homeless in the first place.  👦👧 Funding youth-specific housing, including Youth Foyers. More than 3,000 people seek help from homelessness services like Mission Australia’s every hour. Help us end homelessness, please donate today: https://lnkd.in/genDAfj3

Tis the sea-son 🌊 The crew from our community shed in Cairns, spend a morning beachcombing at Wangetti beach. They scoured the shores for nature’s hidden treasures, collecting driftwood, seed pods and shells to be transformed into unique Christmas creations. So much coastal charm and creative flair!   

Our groundbreaking partnership with Great Southern Bank has been recognised as a QLD State Finalist for Best Strategic Partnership Award by Fundraising Institute Australia! 🎉 🌱We’re proud to work together with Great Southern Bank to drive positive change in our communities. Together, we're transforming community housing across Australia, delivering safe, affordable, and energy-efficient homes to those who need it most. Our planned program of upgrades includes solar panels, water tanks, insulation, window glazing, LED lighting and energy and water meters. These features promote overall health and wellbeing for tenants, while reducing carbon emissions. Early results from a similar project in Forster, NSW, show tenants saving an average of $500 annually on energy costs. 🏠 Congratulations, team. This partnership is a great example of collaboration in driving real, positive change in our communities.  #CommunityHousing #StrategicPartnership #Sustainability  

At 64, Susan faced homelessness, joining a rising number of older women who have spent their lives caregiving, working low-paid jobs, and navigating financial hardships—only to find themselves vulnerable without a safe place to call home. But in Brisbane, Fiona Terry and Janet Maher want to transform how we support older women in housing crises.  They worked on a three-year funded pilot project to help older women to find pathways out of homelessness. Alongside housing support, the program offered social, health and wellbeing services. With the pilot now complete, Fiona and Janet hope to secure further funding to continue this vital work and are calling for lasting change by demanding a rethinking of support systems and affordable housing for older women. Their work highlights an urgent need: dedicated services and policies that recognise the contributions and unique challenges of women who’ve given so much to our communities. 

👏 An inspiring moment as our CEO, Sharon Callister and Chairman, Ian Hammond had the privilege of meeting with our Patron, Her Excellency General the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

🎉We’re delighted to welcome Amy Brown to the Mission Australia Board! Amy brings exceptional expertise in governance, social infrastructure, and housing, with a remarkable track record of leadership, including her pivotal role in the NSW Social and Affordable Housing Fund. Her deep experience across sectors and passion for social impact make her a fantastic addition to our organisation. Welcome, Amy! We’re thrilled to have you on board.

🌳🐴 Smiles, stories and lots of 'horsing' around as our Triple Care Farm team hosted Sir David Martin Foundation, one of our major philanthropic partners, and their Youth Advisory Group at the Farm.

Meet Dong, our amazing case manager at Benjamin Short Grove! He leads a dedicated team focused on making a real difference in the lives of residents. For Dong, it’s about more than just providing a roof – it’s about creating a true home. *Benjamin Short Grove is one of three Mission Australia residential aged care facilities. We provide vital accommodation and care to vulnerable older people who are unable to live independently.