Mission Australia’s new home in the historic, 1890s built, Old Bank building in Macquarie Street has been chosen because its central location which will increase access to and awareness of vital community programs.
“We provide a vast array of services to the Dubbo community, whether it’s to reduce homelessness, support people with a mental illness or help young people leaving the juvenile justice system to break the cycle of criminality” said Mission Australia’s CEO, Toby Hall.
“Offering a wide range of programs in one location is part of our ‘place-based’ assistance model, which helps build stronger communities by offering multiple services for vulnerable individuals and families.
“This facilitates a holistic way of helping people to transform their lives – and we are proud to be able to offer these services at our new Dubbo Regional Office.
“We’ll be providing the Resource and Recovery Program, Youth Connections, the Dubbo Leadership and Cultural Development Program, and the Post Release Support Program – to name just a few.”
Mission Australia opened its first service in Dubbo in 1996 and today there is a team of more than 20 staff in Dubbo with a further 65 across the Central and Far West of New South Wales.
Other programs run throughout the region include: the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative, Brighter Futures, Personal Helpers and Mentors Program, Family Support Service, Reconnect Far West, Orange Youth Accommodation Support Service, Bilingali, and Family Case management program.
Opening details:
What: Mission Australia CEO Toby Hall opening the Dubbo Regional Office
When: 3.30pm Monday 7 June 2010
Where: Ground Floor, Reception, 110-114 Macquarie Street, Dubbo
For more information, please contact:
Sally Popplestone
Mobile: 0415 547 626, Email: popplestones@missionaustralia.com.au
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