At Mission Australia, we believe in hope and possibility for all.
With more than 165 years of experience meeting human need, we are one of the largest and most trusted for-purpose community service and housing providers in the country.
As a national non-denominational Christian charity, our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration are at the heart of all we do.
Every day, we deliver homelessness services, provide social and affordable housing, help families, children and young people thrive, improve mental health and wellbeing, support people with disability, provide pathways to employment and financial stability, strengthen communities, offer alcohol and other drug support, and more.
Backed by our supporters, partners, funders and collaborators, we welcome and work alongside people and communities of all backgrounds, ages and beliefs who seek our support, providing excellent services and safe, secure homes that offer hope and lasting impact.
With our evidence and courageous voice, we advocate for a fairer nation and better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Guided by our bold Strategy 2030, we’re focused on delivering more safe, secure homes, expanding our impact and strengthening our organisation to meet the growing needs of people across Australia.
Together, we’re building hope and possibility for all.
Our services
Homelessness and social housing support
We believe everyone should have access to safe, secure housing. Your support helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness find and remain in stable accommodation, providing essential privacy and dignity. We give ongoing assistance to help people maintain housing long-term.
Children, youth, families and communities
All children deserve a happy, healthy start to life, and all mums and dads need support to be the best parents they can be. Your support helps families overcome complex challenges to ensure that children can blossom and parents feel connected to a caring community.
Mental health, alcohol and other drugs
Addictions and dependencies are very difficult to break without the right assistance. Your support allows us to work holistically with people to understand the reasons behind their struggles, help them through tough times, and plan the path forward for healthy, fulfilling lives.
Disability inclusion and support
Disabilities affect millions of Australians every year. We believe that whether disabled or not, this shouldn't prevent a person from being an active member of their community or enjoying satisfying work and independence. Your support helps people chase their dreams.
Employment, skills and training
We help Australians of all ages who experience barriers to employment to gain the skills to find and keep a job. Your support can change the life of a jobseeker, improving their financial situation, social life and sense of self-worth.
Other services
We equip people to manage their finances and also help people interacting with the justice and corrections system.
Our vision
Together, building hope and possibility for all.
Our purpose
Mission Australia exists to meet human need and help the nation's most vulnerable.
Our Strategy 2020
Strategy 2030 will help us deliver more safe, secure homes, expand our impact and strengthen our organisaiton to meet human need in Australia.
Our Strategy 2030 is our plan for the five years between July 2025 and June 2030. Under Strategy 2030, we have three Strategic Directions, each with three areas of focus:
Greater Impact
- Deliver service excellence across all our program pillars
- Expand early intervention and prevention services
- Targeted investment for community impact
Safe, Secure Homes
- Grow housing scale and quality to achieve 10,000 homes target
- Deliver five new supported housing programs/facilities
- Invest to drive better individual and community outcomes
Empowering Change
- Supporting our people
- Sustainable and agile organisation
- Using or evidence and courageous voice for change
Our values
Our core values underpin all that we do. They are:
Compassion
We are sensitive, understanding and caring in our service of all people.
Integrity
We are honest and transparent in our work and relationships and are accountable for our performance.
Respect
We treat people with respect, recognising them as they are and always offering compassionate support.
Perseverance
We help people overcome the challenges they face, no matter how hard it is.
Celebration
We readily celebrate our collective efforts and successes alongside the people we help.
