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Apology to the Forgotten Australians who were in Melbourne Citymission’s care
13 November 2009
Melbourne Citymission apologises unreservedly for any harm, distress or hurt that may have occurred to children and young people while in the care of its institutions and other out-of-home care facilities.
Launch of Cairnlea report
May 2010
On Thursday 29 April, Melbourne Citymission launched the Cairnlea Evaluation report. The report was undertaken ...
Melbourne Citymission launches Is Everything OK at the OK Corral?
April 2010
As part of Youth Week, Melbourne Citymission's Sibling program will premier Is Everything OK at the OK Corral: Movie Mayhem on 15 April.
This project is another way Melbourne Citymission is supporting teen carers and siblings who have a family member with a chronic illness, disability, mental health issue or drug or alcohol concern.
Melbourne Citymission pilots Out of the Dark Program
March 2010
Melbourne Citymission is the largest provider of women's prison services in Victoria, and the Out of the Dark program is another example of how we are supporting women whilst they are in prison and shaping service development and policy direction.
Melbourne Citymission opens new employment services office in Laverton
4 February 2010
Melbourne Citymission is very excited to announce the opening of a new Job Services Australia (JSA) office at the Laverton Community Centre. The new centre was opened on 3 February this year and will provide advice to eligible residents on employment, education and training matters.
Resident of Eltham Retirement Centre marks 100 years
Local resident of Eltham Retirement Centre Tom McGregor marked his 100th birthday on 16 January 2010.
Summit sponsor vehicle worth $65,000
Summit Fleet Leasing and Management have generously sponsored a brand new Toyota Commuter Bus converted to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities, including the installation of a wheel chair hoist.
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Learning support for all disadvantaged students
On 12 November Melbourne Citymission together with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence hosted the forum, ‘Partnering to learn: the role of community organisations in supporting disadvantaged students’.
Victorian Directory of Youth Services
Melbourne Citymission Melbourne Youth Support Service (MYSS) has published a directory presenting the contact details of different agencies offering services in youth housing, mental health, drug and alcohol, financial counselling, protective services through the Department of Human Services and Creating Connections programs.
Report on Children’s Experiences of Homelessness
October 2009
Melbourne Citymission is very pleased to announce the launch of ‘Does Camping Count? Children’s Experiences of Homelessness’ this morning by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Indigenous Affairs, the Honorable Richard Wynne.
Community Friend Program Volunteers Change Lives
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 Anneka Flinn and her sons Nathan, 3, and Cooper, 3 months, with Nuraya Abdul-Aziz. Photo courtesy Maroondah Leader. |
The Maroondah Leader profiles Melbourne Citymission's Community Friend Program, which supports socially isolated adults living with a disability or mental illness. Community Friend Article (PDF) 369.99 kB
To become a volunteer through Melbourne Citymission's Community Friend Program please call 03 9385 3222 or email cfp@mcm.org.au Read more about Melbourne Citymission's Community Friend Program.
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Annual Report
September 2009
Melbourne Citymission Annual Report 2008-2009
Melbourne Citymission is pleased to share with
you its 2008-2009 Annual Report.
Highlights from this year's report include:
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updates on our Homelessness services
at Frontyard, our Justice Services, and
our new Job Services Australia worksites -
case studies from Tony at Bridges; Anita,
Anu and Ashan, supported for 14 years
by Melbourne Citymission’s disability
services; and Jim and Nada at Eltham
Lodge Nursing Home -
one family’s experience when they were
referred to our Palliative Care Service.
Spring Impact 2009 released
September 2009
In this edition of Impact, read about:
- a young woman who is getting her life back on track after a stint in prison
- Melbourne Citymission winning a Job Services Australia contract
- Melbourne Citymission's homelessness campaign
- donor Trevor Bradley, who has been supporting Melbourne Citymission for many years.
Has Canberra done its homework?
17 August 2009
Increasing numbers of children across Melbourne are attending free or low-cost homework clubs run by community groups. The Age speaks with researcher Anne Pate about homework clubs as a preventative strategy for children who are at risk of disengaging from school and the need for policy and funding recognition by governments. Read more>>
Tackling Youth Homelessness with Integrated Service Delivery
August 2009
At the annual Homelessness Breakfast, Melbourne Citymission released
Tackling Youth Homelessness with Integrated Service Delivery.
Skilling All Victorians?
June 2009
A response to the reform of Victoria's Vocational Education and Training Sector: Securing Jobs for Your Future: Skills for Victoria. Melbourne Citymission Discussion Paper: June 2009.
Mobile Homes Exhibition
October 2009
The “Mobile Homes” exhibition held in the Gallery space at the City Library in September drew attention through photographic displays to the absolute importance of the mobile phone for young homeless people as a means of staying connected to significant people in their lives.
Melbourne Citymission
For 155 years, Melbourne Citymission has worked with disadvantaged people across Melbourne and Victoria. Every week we help thousands of people build a clear pathway out of disadvantage, economic exclusion and social isolation.
Our services support:
- people to find a pathway out of homelessness
- disabled people to get the resources and support they need to live the life they want
- people to break the cycle of poverty and abuse
- people to find jobs, or enter into education and training.
