Mission Australia

The organisation specialises in the areas of homelessness and housing, families and children, early learning, youth, employment and skills, substance abuse, disability, mental health, and strengthening communities.

In a public meeting, Short presented his vision for Sydney City Mission:[2]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.

[6] 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.

[citation needed] In 1991, Hunter Mission was established, building on community service programs provided by Mayfield Baptist Church.

[8] 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.

[8] 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.

Programs and services support individuals to overcome dependency, and seek to address the underlying factors that led to their addiction.

[8] 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 2022–23, Mission Australia supported 9,208 people through 45 family and domestic violence, financial wellbeing, and justice and corrections services.

[8] Mission Australia works to influence public policy relating to homelessness and disadvantage and raise awareness and support of key social issues.

Mission Australia undertakes research and produces publications on the key issues affecting its services and the people who access them.

The 22nd Annual Youth Survey saw 19,500 young people aged 15–19 participate in 2023 and identified the environment, equity and discrimination and economic and financial matters as the three most important issues in Australia today.

[12] 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.