Fatina Elabd, Team Leader – Engagement and Support at Youth Off The Streets, encourages all NSW residents to contribute to a new Return and Earn initiative.
“Return and Earn is one of the best ways to fundraise”
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Faeza’s story: A refugee passes it on
Finding freedom in a new country doesn’t mean an end to life’s difficulties. But Faeza, an Afghan refugee, tells us how she’s learned to take these challenges in her stride with the help of her mentor.
“I’ve learned that young people can be very resilient”
Connie Azzone — Team Leader Casework SHS at the Inner West Youth Homelessness Service — shares insights into supporting young victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
“Never see a need without doing something about it”
Meet Andrew, Tania, Norm and Meg – four volunteers who have supported Youth Off The Streets for over two decades.
Liam’s story: On the road to success
Once shy and reserved, Liam’s personal growth as a participant and mentor in the Cycle of Courage program and Sydney to Surfers event has brought him life skills and job opportunities. Now he wants to give back to Youth Off The Streets.
“Working with young people is a privilege”
Find out why this volunteer believes supporting young people means you get back as much as you give.
Kinahoi’s story: “You can overcome anything”
Having spent years in and out of detention, it took the sudden loss of a family member, the support of a youth worker and his own inner strength for Kinahoi to turn his life around.
A new CEO: Judy Barraclough
Judy Barraclough will join the organisation on 12 April 2023.
Poppy’s story: “We can create something special”
Poppy and Christopher – mentee and mentor from our National Scholarship Program – share how they’re breaking down intergenerational boundaries.
Our leaders #BreakTheBias
This International Women’s Day, four of our female leaders talk about what the day means to them, women they admire and the importance of lifting each other up.