
Sharon Callister GAICD, MBA, BHA, RN
@sharoncallister
CEO at @MissionAust | @ComCouncil Board | Committed to Mission Australia’s vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive.
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Honoured to celebrate the graduation of 12 Mission Australia staff in Western NSW! They've completed a pilot program supported by DCJ NSW & CHIA NSW earning their Diploma in Community Services. This initiative will enhance our support within regional communities. Nada Nasser


I’m grateful for the support of the community, government & those who have championed our first Youth Foyer. There's a shortage of affordable supported housing for young people in regional Aus. That’s why we're thrilled to have opened Mission Australia's Townsville Youth Foyer!

Mission Australia Housing resident Sam shared with 9News Sydney how moving into his new home at Midtown MacPark has changed his life. The social housing resident says he appreciates the sense of community and safety he feels at Midtown.

1 in 10 young people who responded to Mission Australia's 2023 Youth Survey faced homelessness in the past year. What's next? The charity is calling for at least 15,000 dedicated social housing youth tenancies & a focus on prevention measures. ABC Australia abc.net.au/news/2024-08-0…

Australia is facing a ‘harrowing’ youth homelessness crisis, with 1 in 10 Mission Australia #YouthSurvey2023 respondents homeless in the past year. “Every young person deserves a safe, secure home as a launch pad into adulthood." Sharon Callister GAICD, MBA, BHA, RN news.com.au news.com.au/lifestyle/real…

Our The Unfair Divide report shows 1 in 10 #YouthSurvey2023 respondents aged 15-19 endured the challenges of homelessness in the past 12 months. Ending youth homelessness IS possible. CEO Sharon Callister GAICD, MBA, BHA, RN tells us how. 📻Listen ABC Australia News Radio: abc.net.au/listen/program…

📺 Watch Mission Australia CEO Sharon Callister GAICD, MBA, BHA, RN talk about our new The Unfair Divide youth homelessness report, the challenges young people experience when homeless and what can be done to end youth homelessness in Australia. ABC News ABC Australia facebook.com/share/v/NAEg7h…

Homelessness is not inevitable; it is solvable. We can end homelessness if there is action, plans and commitment across sectors. This #HomelessnessWeek, read my thoughts on how we can create an Australia where homelessness is truly a thing of the past. missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre/o…


I’m so pleased to welcome Sam Mostyn AC as Mission Australia’s new Patron. We look forward to working alongside Ms Mostyn to create positive change in the lives of people in need across Australia, and further extend our reach and impact.



"Without urgent action, more people across Aust will be left behind & at risk of homelessness. We call for an increase in JobSeeker & other income support to $82 a day + 60% boost to the maximum threshold of Commonwealth Rent Assistance." Sharon Callister GAICD, MBA, BHA, RN abc.net.au/news/2024-11-2…

This week, our Chair Ian Hammond & I met with Mission Australia's new Patron, Her Excellency the Hon Ms Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General. She affirmed our shared vision to create positive change in the lives of people in need & is championing our efforts to end homelessness in Aust.


.Productivity Commission #ROGS2025 shows too many people are in rental stress. Need increased CRA, income support, a $500M Prevention Transformation Fund + 1M social & affordable homes in 20 yrs as part of the National Housing & Homelessness Plan to #endhomelessness. missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre/m…



This Federal Election Mission Australia urges all political parties & candidates to prioritise investment in safe, affordable housing, support for young people & ending poverty & homelessness. We need major commitments & policies to help people with the least. missionaustralia.com.au/media-centre/m…