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
Finding home at 15: Layla’s story
After being abandoned by her parents when she was 15 and experiencing homelessness several times, Layla has overcome adversity and secured a brighter future for herself and her siblings with Youth Off The Streets’ support.
“It’s my way of giving back and paying it forward”
Two decades after experiencing homelessness and receiving a Youth Off The Streets scholarship, Sam is making a positive impact on First Nations young people.
A journey of resilience
How a young refugee overcame adversity to pursue her dream of teaching.
The scale of the problem
young people presented alone for homelessness support in 2022-23
42.3%
of young Australians report high levels of psychological distress
%
of young people accessing our Inner West Youth Homelessness Service (IWYHS) have experienced domestic and family violence
4 in 5
young people supported by our IWYHS live below the poverty line