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.
Liam’s story: Cycling with courage
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Education
Will’s* story: 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.
“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.
Small school, big heart: Bowen College students find a safe haven
School Manager, Scott Coleman, welcomes us to Youth Off The Streets’ Bowen College in Maroubra.
“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.
Lily’s story: “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.
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.
Elodie’s* story: “I am proud to be a student at Bowen College”
Elodie* explains how Youth Off The Streets’ alternative schools helped her overcome personal challenges and achieve her goals.
“For the first time, I’ve finished what I’ve started”
Students enrolled in Youth Off The Streets’ SOLAR Program are honing their soft skills – alongside their artistic ones.