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{{Short description|National Christian charity providing community services}}
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'''Mission Australia''' is a national Christian charity that provides a range of community services throughout Australia. InIt 2019–20,has Missionits Australiaroots employedin approximatelythe 2400Brisbane staffsector andof 1250The volunteers,British and supportedForeign 167Bible Society’s sub-committee,268 children'''The Colporteur Society''' (1869), youngand people'''Sydney City Mission''' (1862), adultsbut andwas elderlyonly peopleofficially acrossestablished 483in programs1996, andbringing services.<reftogether name="yoemans">{{citea web|last=|first=|date=|title=Missionnumber Australiaof releasescity Annualmissions Reportacross 2020|url=https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/publications/annual-reports/annual-report-2020|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=18the January 2021|website=www.missionaustralia.comcountry.au}}</ref> The organisation specialises in the areas of homelessness and housing, families and children, early learning, youth, employment and skills, alcohol[[substance and other drugsabuse]], disability, mental health, and strengthening communities. JamesSharon ToomeyCallister becamehas CEO in November 2017, succeeding Catherine Yeomans, who served asbeen CEO fromsince March 20142022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/news-blog/news-media/mission-australia-ceo-announcement-statement-from-chairman-ken-dean|title=Mission Australia CEO Announcement – Statement From Chairman Ken .Dean|website=www.missionaustralia.com.au|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>
 
==History==
Mission Australia traces its origins back to 18591869 to the Colporteur Society, later known as Brisbane Town and Country Mission, which operated at a grassroots level to respond to need within the community. Atfor this time in Australian history the needs were greatfood, with many people struggling to stay fedclothing, clothed and housedhousing. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=About Mission Australia| url=https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/about-us|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-18| website=www.missionaustralia.com.auMission Australia|language=en}}</ref>
[[Image:Benshortma.png|right|thumb|Benjamin Short]]
On 11 July 1862, Englishman Benjamin Short established the Sydney City Mission, desiring to address the spiritual and physical needs of the city's inhabitants who were living in poverty. In a public meeting, Short presented his vision for Sydney City Mission:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/|title=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=July 12, 1862|page=7}}</ref>{{blockquote|Christian friends, we have called you together because we desire to submit for your serious consideration the question, ‘Is it not desirable that there be established in Sydney a City Mission, somewhat similar in character to the London City Mission?’ … We feel that something must be done, and that the Christian Churches of Sydney cannot be held guiltless if they neglect to stretch out a helping hand to rescue those who are perishing around them.}}
Short gained the support of many prominent citizens, including the likes of John Fairfax, and clergymen of almost every denomination. The motto "Need, Not Creed" emerged, with those present agreeing that a city as diverse as Sydney required a non-denominational City Mission.
 
Four missionaries were appointed in 1862 (two men and two women), with their main tasks including home visits, distributing Bibles, persuading alcoholics to turn sober, and encouraging parents to send their children to school and Sunday School.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Benjamin Short 1833-1912: A Migrant with a Mission|last=Short|first=Wilsie|publisher=University New South Wales Press, Sydney|pages=32-3532–35}}</ref>▼
On 11 July 1862, Englishman Benjamin Short established the Sydney City Mission, desiring to address the spiritual and physical needs of the city’s inhabitants who were living in poverty.
 
[[Melbourne City Mission]] was founded in 1854, but is not part of Mission Australia.<ref>{{cite web | title=Melbourne City Mission - Organisation - Victoria | website=Find & Connect | url=https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/ref/vic/biogs/E000260b.htm | access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Where we began | website=Melbourne City Mission | url=https://www.mcm.org.au/about/our-history/where-we-began | access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref>
In a public meeting, Short presented his vision for Sydney City Mission:
 
Adelaide City Mission followed soon after in 1867, with a similar goal of addressing spiritual and physical need among the poor and disadvantaged in the city. For decades these and other missions met immediate needs, giving out food and clothing. As no government welfare or unemployment benefits existed, City Missions saved many families from starvation.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}▼
''“Christian friends, we have called you together because we desire to submit for your serious consideration the question, ‘Is it not desirable that there be established in Sydney a City Mission, somewhat similar in character to the London City Mission?’ … We feel that something must be done, and that the Christian Churches of Sydney cannot be held guiltless if they neglect to stretch out a helping hand to rescue those who are perishing around them.”'' <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/|title=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=July 12, 1862|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|page=7}}</ref>[[Image:Benshortma.png|right|thumb|Benjamin Short]]Short gained the support of many prominent citizens, including the likes of John Fairfax, and clergymen of almost every denomination. The motto ‘Need, Not Creed’ emerged, with those present agreeing that a city as diverse as Sydney required a non-denominational City Mission.
 
▲Four missionaries were appointed in 1862 (two men and two women), with their main tasks including home visits, distributing Bibles, persuading alcoholics to turn sober, and encouraging parents to send their children to school and Sunday School.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Benjamin Short 1833-1912: A Migrant with a Mission|last=Short|first=Wilsie|publisher=University New South Wales Press, Sydney|pages=32-35}}</ref>
 
Adelaide City Mission followed soon after in 1867 with a similar goal of addressing spiritual and physical need among the poor and disadvantaged in the city.
 
During the recession of 1890 and the [[Great Depression in Australia|Great Depression]] of the 1930s, Mission halls overflowed withmany people in need. Bysought thehelp middlefrom ofCity Missions. In the 20<sup>th</sup>mid 20th century, the City Missions recognisedshifted thetheir importancecollective offocus towards finding long-term solutions to disadvantage.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}▼
▲For decades these and other missions met immediate needs, giving out food and clothing. As no government welfare or unemployment benefits existed, City Missions saved many families from starvation.
 
In 1974 Perth City Mission, then known as Jesus People Welfare Services, was founded by [[Jeffrey J Hopp]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jeffreyhopp.com/jesus-people|title=“Jesus"Jesus People Welfare Incorporated”Incorporated"|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref> In 1989, Mr Hopp resigned as president and CEO of the [[Jesus People Inc.]] and established his own company [[Awards Australia]], the charity then went on to become [[Perth City Mission]].▼
▲During the recession of 1890 and the Great Depression of the 1930s, Mission halls overflowed with people in need. By the middle of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, the City Missions recognised the importance of finding long-term solutions to disadvantage.
 
In 1989 Wollongong City Mission and Wagga Wagga City Mission were founded.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}▼
▲In 1974 Perth City Mission, then known as Jesus People Welfare Services, was founded.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jeffreyhopp.com/jesus-people|title=“Jesus People Welfare Incorporated”|access-date=7 December 2018}}</ref>
 
In 1991, Hunter Mission was established, building on community service programs provided by Mayfield Baptist Church.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Coming Together|last=Chambers|first=Charles|publisher=Mission Australia|pages=119-120119–120}}</ref>▼
▲In 1989 Wollongong City Mission and Wagga Wagga City Mission were founded.
 
In 1996, Mission Australia officially formed, bringing together Adelaide City Mission, Hunter Mission, Perth City Mission, Sydney City Mission, Wagga Wagga City Mission and Wollongong City Mission. Brisbane City Mission joined soon after in 1998.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}▼
▲In 1991, Hunter Mission was established, building on community service programs provided by Mayfield Baptist Church.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Coming Together|last=Chambers|first=Charles|publisher=Mission Australia|pages=119-120}}</ref>
 
In 2000, Mission Australia’sAustralia's [[Northern Territory]] and [[Tasmania]] state offices opened, followed by [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]] in 2002.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}▼
▲In 1996, Mission Australia officially formed, bringing together Adelaide City Mission, Hunter Mission, Perth City Mission, Sydney City Mission, Wagga Wagga City Mission and Wollongong City Mission. Brisbane City Mission joined soon after in 1998.
 
In 2008, Mission Australia Housing was established.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}▼
▲In 2000, Mission Australia’s Northern Territory and Tasmania state offices opened, followed by Victoria in 2002.
 
▲In 2008, Mission Australia Housing was established.
 
The following lists names of organisations that have merged and amalgamated over time to form Mission Australia:
 
* Adelaide City Mission, later known as Mission SA
* Canberra City Mission
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* Wagga Wagga City Mission
* Wollongong City Mission
 
==Description==
In 2022–23, Mission Australia employed approximately 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers, and supported 149,096 children, young people, adults and elderly people across 463 programs and services.<ref name="yoemans">{{cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Mission Australia Annual Report 2023 |url=https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/annual-report-2023 |archive-url= |archive-date= |website=www.missionaustralia.com.au}}</ref> The organisation specialises in the areas of homelessness and housing, families and children, early learning, youth, employment and skills, alcohol and other drugs, disability, mental health, and strengthening communities. Sharon Callister became CEO in March 2022, succeeding James Toomey, who served as CEO from November 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mission Australia announces appointment of new CEO |url=https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre/media-releases/mission-australia-announces-appointment-of-new-ceo |website=www.missionaustralia.com.au}}</ref>
 
== Services ==
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=== Homelessness and housing ===
[[File:Missionbeat.jpg|alt=Missionbeat 1979|thumb|Missionbeat 1979]]
Mission Australia offers specialist support services that enable people to avoid and escape homelessness. It provides crisis and transitional accommodation, as well as social and affordable housing. In 2019-202022–23, Mission Australia assisted 1726,368240 people through 6973 homelessness services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
In 1979, Sydney City Mission launched the Missionbeat homelessness outreach service. Missionbeat vans patrolled the city streets offering support to homeless and intoxicated individuals.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Coming Together|last=Chambers|first=Charles|publisher=Mission Australia|pages=55-6055–60}}</ref> The Missionbeat Sydney service continues today, with a primary focus on supporting long-term rough sleepers. Youthbeat services, which offer support to vulnerable young people on the street, operate in Tasmania and Perth, and Mission Australia has plans to launch another mobile outreach service targeting young people in the Northern Territory.
 
In 2008, Mission Australia established Mission Australia Housing, a Tier 1 community housing provider. Mission Australia Housing currently owns or manages more than 1900 social and affordable homes across NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria, and houses more than 3500 residents.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
=== Families and children ===
Mission Australia provides extensive support for families and children, including Day Care Services. In 2019-202022–23, Mission Australia assisted 3221,723079 people through 9260 families and children services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
=== Youth ===
Mission Australia offers a diverse range of services to help young people engage positively with family, community, education and employment. In 2019-20, Mission Australia assisted 10,624 young people through 22 youth-specific services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
=== Strengthening communities ===
Mission Australia provides a network of place-based community development and early intervention and prevention programs tailored to meet the needs of local communities. These programs seek to listen to individuals and equip them to transform their communities. In 2019-202022–23, Mission Australia assisted 1920,327553 people through 2625 strengtheningcommunity communitiesdevelopment services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
=== Employment, education and skillstraining ===
Mission Australia helps people of all ages who have experienced barriers to employment to gain the skills and confidence to find and keep a job. It offers a variety of service models including Disability Employment Services, Transition to Work, ParentsNext and social enterprisesParentsNext. In 2019-202022–23, Mission Australia assisted 2119,462402 people through 138152 employment, education and skillstraining services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
=== Alcohol and other drugs ===
Mission Australia offers holistic support to people affected by alcohol and drug issues. Programs and services support individuals to overcome dependency, and seek to address the underlying factors that led to their addiction. In 2019-202022–23, Mission Australia assisted 56,826021 people though 2835 alcohol and other drug services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
=== Mental health recovery ===
Mission Australia provides individual, targeted and flexible care for people with mental health issues to help them overcome the challenges they face and achieve their goals. In 2019-202022–23, Mission Australia assisted 53,559640 people through 5030 mental health recovery services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
=== DisabilityNDIS ===
Mission Australia is an NDIS Partner in the Community{{whatclarify|date=April 2021}} in various locations in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. It delivers Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) and Local Area Coordination (LAC) services, helping people with disability get the supports they need and supporting their inclusion in their community. In 20192022-2023, Mission Australia assisted 3835,101054 people through 1518 disabilityNDIS services.<ref name="yoemans" /><ref>[https://apolloinvestment.com.au/ndis-properties/ Ndis Investor Guide]</ref>
 
=== Other services ===
Other areas of Mission Australia’sAustralia's work in addition to those listed above include support for people affected by domestic and family violence, people requiring financial support, and people linked to the justice and corrections system. In 2019-202022–23, Mission Australia supported 169,278208 people through 4345 domesticfamily and familydomestic violence, financial supportwellbeing, and justice and corrections services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
== Research, impact measurement, policy and advocacy ==
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=== Research ===
Mission Australia undertakes research and produces publications on the key issues affecting its services and the people who access them. Its research findings also contribute to discussions about key and emerging issues with government, in the media, and within the community services sector, academia, business and the community.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}
 
=== Youth Survey ===
Mission Australia’sAustralia's annual Youth Survey is Australia’sAustralia's largest annual survey of young people of its kind. The 19<sup>th</sup>22nd Annual Youth Survey saw 2519,800500 young people aged 15-1915–19 participate in 2020,2023 and identified the environment, equity and discrimination, COVID-19and economic and mentalfinancial healthmatters as the three most important issues in Australia today.<ref>{{Cite Sinceweb 2019,|title=Annual theYouth percentageSurvey of{{!}} youngMission peopleAustralia identifying|url=https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/research-impact-policy-advocacy/youth-survey equity and discrimination as an|access-date=2023-12-12 issue of national importance has increased from 25% to 40%|website=www.<refmissionaustralia.com.au name|language="yoemans" en}}</ref>
 
=== Policy and advocacy ===
Mission Australia seeks to influence policy decisions through submissions and reports that draw on evidence, the expertise of its staff, and the experiences of the people who access its services.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}
 
==Reconciliation Action Plan==
Mission Australia launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2009. The RAP is an agreed strategy on how the organisation intends to contribute to reducing the gap in living standards between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Following this, Mission Australia developed a second RAP in 2017. Its third RAP, an Innovate-level RAP for 2022–23, received endorsement from Reconciliation Australia in January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Mission Australia|url=https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/reconciliation-action-plan|titleaccess-date=Reconciliation31 ActionJanuary Plan (RAP) {{!}} Mission Australia2022|website=www.missionaustralia.com.au|language=en|access-date=2019-06-28}}</ref>
 
Mission Australia’s second Innovate RAP expired in 2019. Mission Australia will be developing a further Innovate RAP in partnership with Reconciliation Australia.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
== Funding ==
Mission Australia is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/6d4e80aa587adebd830091d81a5ac963|title=Mission Australia|last=acnc_charity_api_user |date=2019-06-13|website=www.acnc.gov.auACNC|language=en|access-date=2019-06-28}}</ref>
 
The organisation receives income from federal, state and local governments, rent, fees and fundraising. In 2019-202021–22, Mission Australia invested 88% of its income back into its programs and services.<ref name="yoemans" />
 
==Notes See also ==
* [[Melbourne City Mission]]
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* [[Nathaniel Pidgeon]]
* [[Benjamin Short]]
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{officialOfficial website|http://www.missionaustralia.com.au|name=}}
 
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