Together, we made a life-changing difference last year

The challenges facing vulnerable children and young people last year were immense. Unprecedented cost of living pressures, high rates of domestic and family violence, poor mental health and a lack of affordable housing options were some of the factors that left thousands of young Australians at greater risk than ever before of falling through the cracks and into crisis.

How far we’ve come: Read previous years’ annual reports

For over 30 years, Youth Off The Streets has worked to not only bridge the gap between at-risk young people’s circumstances and the wraparound support services they need to thrive, but to address the root causes of disadvantage.

Here’s a snapshot of the outcomes we achieved in 2024:

Homelessness and housing

• 233 young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness were supported by our Inner West Youth Homelessness Service 
• 1,607 instances of homelessness and housing assistance were provided to young people across all Youth Support Services teams

Education and training pathways

• 256 young people were supported in our independent high schools
• 116 young people enrolled in vocational training through our Registered Training Organisation 

Engagement and outreach activities

• 2,177 children and young people accessed recreational and skill development activities and culturally focussed education and awareness activities, aimed at building positive peer relationships, reducing social isolation and promoting community cohesion*  
• 12,754 instances of capacity building, advocacy, living skills and personal development support were delivered to children and young people by our Youth Support Services teams

First Nation support services

• 1,232 First Nations young  people were supported  through culturally safe  case management,  workshops and group work  
  

Learn about the other services and programs we provided to children and young people in the full report below: 

We are dedicated to fulfilling our purpose to support and empower children and young people in need by providing them with safety, support and education for a positive future. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing our vision of a world where all children and young people are defined by their potential, not their circumstances.