With support from the Dunlea Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Helena overcomes her struggles with substances and mental ill-health
“I never thought I could get away from that life”
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Domestic and family violence
Breaking the ice
Emery explains how, with the support of the National Scholarship Program, he overcame youth homelessness to chase his figure skating dreams.
“I have a very deep appreciation for the organisation – every part of it”
When Korin Newcombe first found Youth Off The Streets in 2004, he was rarely at home and was without a strong support network. “I was really only concerned with how dangerous I would have to be to survive among these people,” he shares of the company he kept at the...
Cycling with courage
After graduating from EDEN College and Step Up and mentoring young cyclists through the Cycle of Courage program, Liam is thriving in his new role as a youth worker at Youth Off The Streets.
A chance at a healthy future
With the support of the teachers and students at Craig Davis College, Will has left his violent past behind.
New brand, same vision
Those who have supported us over the years will notice that things are beginning to look a bit different around here.
20 years of helping realise dreams
We’re celebrating our National Scholarship Program (NSP)’s 20th anniversary – and the 467 recipients who have benefited from its support.
“I belong in places where I can thrive”
Our independent high schools work hard to ensure that young people disconnected from mainstream education don’t fall through the gaps.
“Community has always been the heart of Wenty Leagues”
With one week to go before Carols on Ringrose, we sat down with Wenty Leagues CEO Glenn Kovacs to learn more about the event and its history.
“Young people need to feel safety and trust to disclose”
How can we talk to young people about domestic, family and sexual violence? Youth Off The Streets’ Kylie Sharp takes us through the approach of our training program, Safe Conversations.