Dylan Crawley, Mission Australia program manager in Coonabarabran, on the impact of rising fuel prices on people living in their cars in regional areas.
"They're starting to have to make a choice between filling up a car or buying groceries."
"Fuel costs are yet another expense for people who are already struggling," Mission Australia's Marion Bennett told SBS News.
"People who are sleeping in their cars can't afford a private rental home and are likely on the waitlist for social housing..."
"The food budget was the first to go, even though it was already limited. I’m concerned that fuel supply will be limited in my area … I’m also concerned that I won’t be able to support my family in person as much, as I won’t be able to afford to drive to visit as often."
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@theacoss.bsky.social Heat in Homes Survey Report found 3 in 4 people struggle to cool their homes. Climate change impacts are felt unevenly across society & this report shows how people’s lives are affected. Everyone should have a safe, comfortable home that supports their health & wellbeing.
📢 The original and biggest Youth Survey is back!
Help us celebrate 25 years of #YouthSurvey2026 by spreading the word 👉
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"I believe we're deserted"
At 76, Bill Turner is on the brink of homelessness in a state with a shortage of rental housing stock. He's one of the 2,258 West Australians aged over 67 on the waitlist for public housing, & one of 23,000 total applications.
🚨"I need help, and if not I'm gonna end it."
Shocking new data reveals a critical shortage of youth crisis accommodation across Perth.
On 1 night in March, 73 young people were sleeping rough, but there were only 3 beds available.
"Mission Australia’s Youth Accommodation Support Service in Perth’s southern suburbs has six crisis beds and four transitional beds but demand was 10 times higher than capacity last year, with 600 requests for help and only 60 able to be accommodated."
Wattle House has provided emergency relief to people in need for nearly 30 years.
Government funding cuts mean we've had to reduce opening hours and often run out of food. It means more people like 81-year-old Elizabeth are at risk of homelessness.
“Every woman should have a safe home, feel supported and have access to opportunities to lead their best lives.”
In her #IWD2026 blog, our CEO, Sharon Callister reflects on the resilience of women and why it’s time to turn intention into action to #balancethescales.
🌼 From presenting flowers to the Queen as a child to running a mobile barista program for at-risk youth, Mission Australia Cafe One co-ordinator Vicki Saylor’s extraordinary journey has resulted in a “toolbox” of skills.
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"It’s a horrible feeling. We lay with all the windows up in the car and we can’t breathe. If I put the window down a little bit I can’t sleep, because I’m thinking that someone is gonna come along and rip the window off and try to hurt us."
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.
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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@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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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👇
@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."
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.
🎄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.
