Two decades after experiencing homelessness and receiving a Youth Off The Streets scholarship, Sam is making a positive impact on First Nations young people.
“It’s my way of giving back and paying it forward”
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A journey of resilience
How a young refugee overcame adversity to pursue her dream of teaching.
Pride and new-found joy
After fleeing home barefoot and empty-handed, Astrid has found community and acceptance while receiving support from Youth Off The Streets.
“Access to affordable and safe housing is the greatest challenge”
Michelle Ackerman, Head of Youth Support Services, speaks to the current state of youth homelessness in Australia.
“Volunteering has broadened my horizons”
Read why Susana, Jim and Bill keep turning up to support young people in need.
Breaking the cycle of domestic and family violence
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. In a system designed to respond to DFV as an issue between adults, here’s what we’re doing to ensure children and young people aren’t overlooked.
Ending the cycle of violence: Kim chases a brighter future for her family
Kim, a 1997 Key College graduate, shares her story of hope and resilience.
“You only need one person to take a chance on you”
Learn how Lily became one of the first women in her family to graduate from high school – with the support of our Education team.
“It felt like I had no options”
Alex shares his experience of homelessness, the toll this took on his mental health, the importance of safe youth housing options and the impact of the support he received from Youth Off The Streets.
“School refusal is a symptom of something bigger”
Commonly mislabeled as truancy or ‘bad behaviour’ by young people, school refusal is often a symptom of much deeper issues that require caring, consistent responses.