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
A leap of faith
Kirra hated school until she joined Bowen College. After a positive experience with her teachers and the Next Steps program, her education is back on track and she’s found a job she loves.
Stay the course
From homelessness to rejection as an artist, Sean has experienced many setbacks in life. If he’s learned one thing, it’s that persistence will lead you down the road to success.
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.
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