Mission Australia

📢 The original and biggest Youth Survey is back! Help us celebrate 25 years of #YouthSurvey2026 by spreading the word 👉 missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/evi…

Dylan Crawley, Mission Australia program manager in Coonabarabran, on the impact of rising fuel prices on people living in their cars in regional areas. "They're starting to have to make a choice between filling up a car or buying groceries." abc.net.au/news/2026-04-0…

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🏨 17 storeys 🏠 112 self-contained apartments 🕰️ 24/7 on-site support Mission Australia is proud to welcome our first tenants to East Perth Common Ground.

"Fuel costs are yet another expense for people who are already struggling," Mission Australia's Marion Bennett told SBS News. "People who are sleeping in their cars can't afford a private rental home and are likely on the waitlist for social housing..." sbs.com.au/news/article/a…

"The food budget was the first to go, even though it was already limited. I’m concerned that fuel supply will be limited in my area … " theguardian.com/australia-news…

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@ACOSS Heat in Homes Survey Report found 3 in 4 people struggle to cool their homes. Climate change impacts are felt unevenly across society & this report shows how people’s lives are affected. Everyone should have a safe, comfortable home that supports their health & wellbeing.

It was really special having Maggie Beer visit Charles Chambers Court to celebrate the impact of the @mbeerfoundation Trainer Mentor Program. She shared her knowledge with our chefs & kitchen staff and heard from residents about how the program has improved their lives.

#1000days1000reasons March 24 marks 1,000 days since the government received The Murphy Report. We want to hear why you think gambling reform is still needed. Share your reason: post a photo or video, tag us, and use #1000days1000reasons (or simply, comment below).

🏕️"Somebody do something, please." The system is broken. There isn't enough housing for those who need public housing. 🎥: @FrancescaDe10

CLOSE THE GAP DAY 2026 REPORT AND MEDIA RELEASE The 2026 Close the Gap Campaign Report highlights the power and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in tackling longstanding health inequities and calls on governments across Australia to move beyond policy promises and take definitive legislative action. DOWNLOAD HERE closethegap.org.au/wp-content/upl… The report, a collaborative effort driven by the voices and strengths of First Peoples, presents clear evidence that community-led initiatives are making a difference and bring positive changes, despite persistent structural and systemic barriers. However, it also warns that without urgent legal reform and enforceable accountability, progress will remain vulnerable and slow. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities continue to show remarkable leadership. Consistently driving positive change by advocating for their rights, their efforts have been instrumental in shaping policies, advancing social justice, and ensuring the voices of First Peoples are heard and respected” said Karl Briscoe, Close the Gap, Co-Chair. “What the report highlights is, despite facing numerous challenges, these communities demonstrate resilience, innovation, and a commitment to building a better future for generations to come. Now it’s time for governments to back this with action” he continued. The 2026 report features nine case studies from across Australia, each showcasing how culturally grounded, self-determined solutions deliver better, more sustainable outcomes for First Peoples. These initiatives prove what is possible when communities are empowered to design and control responses that reflect their own priorities, cultural knowledge, and lived experience. The report makes clear that health for First Peoples is inseparable from family, Country, culture, and identity—a holistic view often overlooked in policy settings. When governments fail to recognise and act on these cultural and social determinants, the result is preventable illness, disengagement from services, and sustained inequality. Central to the report are ten recommendations aimed at embedding Indigenous rights in Australia’s laws and public policy, strengthening accountability, and ensuring the National Agreement on Closing the Gap delivers real, measurable results. The report emphasises that the four Priority Reform areas—shared decision-making, strengthening the community-controlled sector, transforming government systems, and improving access to data—are essential levers for change. Without their full implementation, structural barriers and entrenched inequities will persist. Read in full on our CTG Facebook page lnkd.in/gaA-GZpJ Zara Pitt Katie Kiss Karl Briscoe - Jawalba, Kuku Yalanji Bama - MIBL, MPH

📣 Young people have a lot to say about the issues shaping their lives - and the Mission Australia Youth Survey gives them the chance to be heard. 💥Now in its 25th year, it’s Australia’s largest annual survey of young people aged 14–19. Last year, more than 17,000 young people took part - this year, we’re aiming for even more voices. 🗣️ If you know a young person aged 14–19, please share the link with them and help make sure their voice is heard. If you’re a teacher, parent, youth worker, school, community group or local council, please register and encourage the young people in your networks to participate. 📱 The survey is anonymous, online and takes only a few minutes. It covers topics like cost of living, mental health, study, work, climate, and social media. Every response helps inform the programs, policies and decisions that affect young people across Australia. 👉 Youth Survey | Mission Australia missionaustralia.com.au/youth-survey/

If you are aged 14-19, #YouthSurvey2026 is your time to shine!

📢 The original and biggest Youth Survey is back! Help us celebrate 25 years of #YouthSurvey2026 by spreading the word 👉 missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/evi…

"I believe we're deserted" At 76, Bill Turner is on the brink of homelessness in a state with a shortage of rental housing stock. He's one of the 2,258 West Australians aged over 67 on the waitlist for public housing, & one of 23,000 total applications. abc.net.au/news/2026-03-1…

🚨"I need help, and if not I'm gonna end it." Shocking new data reveals critical shortage of youth crisis accommodation across Perth. On 1 night in March, 73 young people were sleeping rough, but there were only 3 beds available. abc.net.au/news/2026-03-1…

"Mission Australia’s Youth Accommodation Support Service in Perth’s southern suburbs has six crisis beds and four transitional beds but demand was 10 times higher than capacity last year, with 600 requests for help and only 60 able to be accommodated." #BuildMoreSocialHousing They made 224 referrals to other services but only 24 were able to placed.