About us
Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth services organisation that supports 12–24-year-olds experiencing or at risk of homelessness and complex disadvantage.
Founded by Father Chris Riley over 30 years ago, we have grown into an organisation of dedicated experts providing wraparound services to children and young people in NSW and QLD.
We walk alongside each young person as we seek to understand their needs and goals, and we offer the safety, support and education that helps them to realise their potential.
We are an inclusive, community-focussed organisation with a unique service model that is trauma-informed and culturally responsive.
Find out more about our Founder, Father Chris Riley, and his work helping young people turn their lives around.
Led by a skilled leadership team, we employ more than 200 dedicated staff and rely on a community of over 330 generous volunteers.
Learn more about what drives us and how we plan to continue delivering positive outcomes for young people, families and communities.
Find out how we’ll grow our impact on the lives of children and young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Learn more about our activities and financial performance, and read the latest issues of our newsletter.
The safety and welfare of the children and young people in our care is our highest priority.
Through our RAP, we are working to build respect, understanding and stronger relationships with First Nations Australians.
Explore job opportunities across our programs and services and find a rewarding career with great benefits.
Our PRIDE values
Everything we do is underpinned by our PRIDE values: passion, respect, integrity, dedication and engagement.
One young person at a time
“If you save one child, you save the world. That’s my focus. One kid at a time. And if they put on my tombstone that I saved one kid, then that would be more than enough for me.”
FATHER CHRIS RILEY