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Maggie Beer says 'no shortcuts needed' to bring joy back to aged care Making quality food is 'not complicated' but requires leadership.

Maggie Beer AO and our aged care residents at Charles Chambers Court enjoyed the tastes of an Italian Summer as they celebrated the impact of the Maggie Beer Foundation's Trainer Mentor Program.

"The food was truly exactly like I would cook at home..."

It’s the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations and, in 2026, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children are still being removed from their families at disproportionate rates. We need investment from government to support and strengthen families and communities.

#maggiebeerfoundation #trainermentorprogram #agedcaredining #ageingwell #homelessness #agedcare | Mission Australia Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day for the residents of Charles Chambers Court, our aged care facility in Surry Hills, Sydney, as they welcomed Maggie Beer AO to their home.  Maggie was there...

Yesterday, Charles Chambers Court, our aged care facility in Surry Hills welcomed Maggie Beer AO!

Maggie was there to celebrate a huge achievement by the staff & residents of this home for older people who have experienced or been at risk of homelessness.
#MaggieBeerFoundation

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Crisis housing groups under pressure - ABC listen A coalition of frontline housing organisations is calling on the federal government to scrap the capital gains tax discount for investors, and build more affordable homes. The calls accompany a surve...

@missionaust.bsky.social's Marion Bennett spoke to
@olgordon.bsky.social about how frontline services are struggling to handle the increased need for support as the housing crisis continues.
@everybodyshome.bsky.social

Could this supported housing model for the homeless prevent a future tragedy? An inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing has recommended that the NSW government support long-term accommodation for homeless people experiencing mental health issues. It's a model that is already ...

We welcome the NSW Coroner’s recommendation for investment in supported accommodation for people experiencing mental health concerns and homelessness.

Stable and secure housing alongside mental healthcare can be life changing and there is a critical need for more of it.

'Go to the freezer section': How Tim slept rough during severe hot weather Tim knows firsthand the struggles of being homeless and navigating the weather, but it's experiences like his which will be the focus of a newly formed Australian Climate and Homelessness Alliance.

Helping people experiencing homelessness to stay cool in the heat can be life saving. #ExtremeHeatAwarenessDay

"It's really important that we have eyes on the most vulnerable people who are most disproportionately impacted," Missionbeat's Stefan Mackenzie told ABC News.

Australia spends more on tax breaks for landlords than social housing, homelessness and rent assistance combined Exclusive: Acoss report shows property investors received $12.3bn in tax concessions in 2025, while the share of social housing dropped to a record low

The housing and homelessness crisis is worsening across Australia.

The federal government must prioritise investment in social & affordable housing, homelessness prevention and lifting the rate of income support payments to at least $589/week.
@theacoss.bsky.social

2026 ROGS reveals worsening housing and homelessness crisis | Mission Australia The 2026 Report on Government Services shows rising rental stress, long social housing waitlists and unmet homelessness need. Mission Australia calls for urgent action.

The Productivity Commission's #ROGS2026 shows too many people are in rental stress. We need more CRA, income support, a $500M Prevention Transformation Fund + 1 in 10 new homes to be social & affordable in the National Housing & Homelessness Plan to #endhomelessness.

As millions of people across the country struggle through another brutal heatwave, renters are trapped in homes that simply can’t cope. 🥵

Safe housing shouldn’t depend on your postcode or your income.

Read more: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Emergency departments, doctors deal with surge in heat-related illness Emergency departments, medical centres and first responders are dealing with a surge in heat-related illness across Australia's south-east as temperatures soar to near record levels.

Mission Australia Housing tenant Debbie spoke to ABC News about how she & her dog Chloe deal with the heat in western Sydney.

Our partnership with Great Southern Bank helped fund solar panels for Debbie's building. Now they can keep cool without worrying about the cost.

How you can help Australians doing it tough this festive season It's Christmas day! And while it's often seen as a time of joy and togetherness for many Australians, it can also be a period of deep hardship. With the cost-of-living crisis and record rental and h...

Our Deputy CEO, Ben Carblis, was on The Briefing podcast's Christmas Day episode. He shared how the holiday period can be particularly tough for people experiencing homelessness and what the wider community can do to support people doing it tough.

Give it a listen👇

Festive 'Friendsmas' celebrations combat loneliness, social isolation Despite our screens being filled with images of happy families celebrating Christmas, some feel the festive season is lonelier than ever.

@missionaust.bsky.social's Carley Smith told ABC News about the impact of our annual Christmas Lunch in the Park in Perth.

"One of the volunteers, her only positive memories of Christmas Day as a child, was when she attended CLIP."

Fifty years of Mission Australia’s free Christmas lunch When Tania Vos attended in 1999 with her two young daughters, it was about more than a free Christmas meal. It was a lifeline.

For Tania Vos, attending Mission Australia’s Christmas Lunch in The Park in 1999 with her two young daughters was about more than a free meal.

It was a lifeline.

Huge donation gives back to local families this Christmas | Your Local Examiner

🎄A Christmas Miracle! The annual Christmas party, food hampers & children’s gifts at Mission Australia's Wattle House in Perth were set to be cancelled due to decreased funding.

But Christmas is back on after CDC Data Centres stepped in with a $25K donation to the emergency relief program.

🏚️🚿This is the human cost of Australia’s housing crisis.

Our latest survey shows people cutting back on the basics like food, medical appointments, showers, heating and cooling - just to stay housed.

➡️ Read the Breaking Point report: everybodyshome.com.au/the-long-lis...

Mission Australia supports the Jewish community and all those impacted by the tragic events at Bondi. We encourage everyone to care for and support each other at this difficult time.

Wattle House Team raises $12,133 for people doing it tough | Your Local Examiner

A small fundraising group that raised more than $12,000 for the homeless have won an extra $10,000 to go their charity of choice. Well done team WAkeyWakey!

Capital city renting now comes with six-figure-income price tag The average income needed to comfortably rent a median-priced home in any Australian capital city is now more than $112,000, according to new analysis.

Households now need six-figure income to comfortably rent in any capital city @everybodyshome.bsky.social

Take action to fix housing for young people in Australia — Home Time Send a message to your federal election candidates that unlocking housing for children and young people with nowhere to live should be a national priority. It only takes a few minutes to be part of th...

Learn more here: www.hometime.org.au/takeaction

Mission Australia is a proud supporter of the Home Time campaign, advocating for dedicated tenancies for young people.

As part of the #WhyHome day of action, our staff asked the kids in their lives, “Why do kids need a home?”

Their answers cut straight to the heart of it.

It’s International Volunteer Day and we want to celebrate the 1,078 volunteers who generously contributed their time and energy to support Mission Australia’s work in the last financial year. Thank you for all you do! #IVD2025

Calls for homeless help go unanswered - ABC listen Homelessness services say they are so overwhelmed with requests for help they're having to turn away hundreds of people every day.

Dr Paul Royce, Mission Australia Regional Leader NT: "People are now coming to us saying we can't pay the rent, we don't have enough money to pay the electricity. We're actually seeing working people now coming in to access our services."

Nowhere to go: The Australians on the harshest edge of the housing crisis More Australians at risk of homelessness are being turned away as frontline services buckle under worsening housing and safety pressures.

Specialist Homelessness Services are overwhelmed with requests for help, new @aihw.bsky.social stats show.

Julz Jasprizza-Laus, our Western Sydney area manager, told SBS News about the tough calls that frontline staff have to make on who to prioritise for support.

Nothing about Us, without Us - A Community Art Event Celebrate creativity, community, and festive fun, held in recognition of the United Nations International Day of People with Disability.

More info here: events.humanitix.com/nothing-abou...

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.

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.

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...

📢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...

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

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...

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.