Who we are
Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation. Our services and programs provide young people with safety, support and opportunities to build a positive future.
Our news & stories
From scarcity to success
After experiencing the terror of civil war in Liberia and homelessness in Australia, Steven received the support he needed to succeed. Now, he gives back by helping orphaned children in West Africa.
When home is where the hurt is
Young people’s experiences of domestic and family violence often in end in homelessness. Neither issue will be solved if we don’t start listening to their stories and developing solutions that meet their needs.
Walking together towards reconciliation
Jacqui Parker – Walking Together Project co-creator – says it’s time for non-Indigenous Australians to roll up their sleeves to achieve reconciliation.
The scale of the problem
young people were experiencing or at risk of homelessness in 2020–21
1 in 5
young Australians report high levels of psychological distress
%
of our clients have experienced domestic and family violence
1 in 7
15 to 24-year-olds live below the poverty line