Community advocates call for casino reforms to address gambling harm as Crown Sydney opens
Wesley Mission, the Alliance for Gambling Reform, the Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW (FCAN), the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS), Suicide Prevention Australia and the Uniting Church Synod of NSW & ACT have come together expressing deep concern for community wellbeing as Crown Sydney opens its gambling rooms at Barangaroo.
NSW poker machine losses total $135 billion in the last 30 years, double VIC losses
On Sunday, Victoria celebrated the grim 30-year anniversary of the introduction of poker machines to the state, with losses estimated …
Wesley Mission asks Australians if they’ve had a gutful of gambling ads
During COVID-19 lockdowns, many TV viewers noticed a massive increase in sports betting advertising. And it wasn’t just a factor …
Increased funding to expand evidence-based suicide prevention initiatives
Wesley Mission welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government and Department of Health to continue funding and expand Wesley LifeForce …
Wesley Mission: More needed to address housing affordability and support suicide prevention initiatives
Wesley Mission CEO, Rev Stu Cameron, says, “Cuts to the fuel excise will benefit people travelling to work and appointments, …
2021 Christmas message
Rev Stu Cameron, CEO and Superintendent 2021 hasn’t been the year that most of us hoped for or expected. We …
Pokies money laundering investigation puts safety of NSW Communities first
Friday 17 December 2021 Leading community services provider Wesley Mission considers the NSW Crime Commission inquiry to uncover the extent …
Grafton Jacaranda Festival announces new naming rights sponsor
Leading Australian community service provider, Wesley Mission, has been announced as the Grafton Jacaranda Festival’s first-ever naming rights sponsor. Festival …
More support to help escape family violence
Wesley Mission, along with nine other UnitingCare Network consortium organisations across Australia, will lead a pilot program providing financial assistance …
COVID-19: Statement from Wesley Mission – 31 August 2021
NSW Health shared the following update with tenants at 17-19 James Street, Windale today. “Further good news, all COVID swabs …
As emergency relief funds run out, Wesley Mission asks Australians to show solidarity with Western and South West Sydneysiders
Wesley Mission’s workers in Western and South West Sydney are reporting increased concerns for the health and wellbeing of the …
COVID-19: Statement from Wesley Mission – 28 August 2021
Tenants at 17-19 James Street, Windale, underwent a second round of testing on Friday, 27 August, and continue to isolate. …
