Two decades after experiencing homelessness and receiving a Youth Off The Streets scholarship, Sam is making a positive impact on First Nations young people.
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Education
Alternative Schools Conference 2024
Join us on 4-5 July 2024 for educational workshops, keynote speeches, professional networking and more.
“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.
“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.
More than a pipe dream: How university became a reality for Shah Alif
When family difficulties prevented Shah Alif from accessing further education, he found support through a Youth Off The Streets scholarship.
Choosing alternative schooling: a mother’s story
Simona* shares how alternative schooling at Youth Off The Streets improved her daughter’s academic performance and mental health.