After receiving a performing arts scholarship, Jennifer Mackenzie – also known as Efa – is chasing after her dream of becoming a household name.
Jennifer’s story: Driven to perform
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“Keep fighting for their rights”
Katie Brennan has firsthand experience of the positive impact of child protection. Now, as Youth Off The Streets’ Refuges Team Leader, she describes how she and her team provide young people with the safety and support they need.
Beny’s story: Passion, patience and dedication
Beny Bol is passionate about supporting young people in need to achieve their dreams, and that’s why he was recently awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.
National Volunteer Week: “This is something that anyone can do!”
We celebrate the generous volunteers who work with Youth Off The Streets to make a difference in young people and their communities.
A new CEO: Lex Nadine Lutherborrow
After eight years with Youth Off The Streets, Lex Nadine Lutherborrow was appointed by Father Riley and the Youth Off The Streets Board as CEO in 2020. Find out more about Lex.
Accor Hotel Group makes a real difference
The Accor Hotel Group prepares and delivers 400 meals for young people in Sydney Homeless Service.
Sarah serves the community through Youth Off The Streets’ food van
30 years ago, Father Riley’s food van started serving food to people experiencing homelessness. It still runs today, with Sarah at the helm of its operations.
Youth worker Hilde Schuurman: “We do not give up on them”
The Inner West Youth Homeless Service is a partnership between Wesley Mission, YWCA and Youth Off The Streets supporting teenagers who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness across Sydney’s Inner West. Youth Off The Streets’ Don Bosco Home offers...
Fostering empathy
A look back at the Senior and Teens Empathy Program that connects teenagers and seniors with the aim of building community and improving mental health.
Lisa Ahlam: Heart, patience, passion
Koch Centre’s Lisa Ahlem is passionate about creating better opportunities for young people experiencing disadvantage.