Supporting and empowering young people

We provide children and young people in need with safety, support and education for a positive future.

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Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth services organisation. We support 12–24-year-olds in NSW and QLD who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and disadvantage.

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Our yearly impact

instances of support were provided through engagement and outreach programs

instances of homelessness and housing assistance were provided to young people

First Nations young people accessed culturally safe support services

young people in Years 9–12 were supported by our six independent high schools

See our work in action

Leo’s* story: Culture is the answer

Finding connection through culture has helped Leo re-engage with his education and pursue healthy activities.

A young woman sitting in a park looking at the camera

Inez’s* story: “Exactly two weeks after I turned twenty, I was homeless again”

Forced into homelessness by domestic violence, Inez shows us the strength it takes to rebuild in a system that must do better for young people.

A teenage girl with curly hair smiling at the camera.

Harley’s* story: Finding her place

With the freedom to explore her interests and develop real-world skills, Harley has reconnected with learning and is building a future on her own terms.

Noah, who goes to an independent high school, smiles at the camera

Noah’s* story: Supported to succeed

Once struggling with low attendance at his mainstream school, Noah is now thriving with personalised support at a Youth Off The Streets independent high school.

Troy's story

Troy’s* story: Outreach is where the community is

Struggling with a range of issues at home, Troy found support at a Youth Off The Streets outreach program and is now on the path to becoming a youth worker.

A Youth Off The Streets worker talking with a young man.

Wrestling with a disempowering youth justice system

Community-led solutions and early intervention are the answer. We aim to do our part with the Aspire to Inspire youth justice program.

Join us in moving for change

Signed up for the City2Surf? Fundraise and ensure every step goes towards the empowerment of young people.

Together, we made a life-changing difference last year

Here are the many ways we worked together to support and empower children and young people in 2024.

Will sitting on some stairs

Will’s* story: A chance at a healthy future

With the support of the teachers and students at Craig Davis College, Will has left his violent past behind.