Monica is closer to achieving her artistic dreams than ever before, thanks to a Youth Off The Streets scholarship.
“I want to do everything creatively”
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Education
Giving young people the tools for independence
With support from Wenty Leagues, Youth Off The Streets is empowering at-risk young people to seek work and gain new skills through our range of training programs.
Youth homelessness is a human rights issue
CEO Judy Barraclough explains why it’s time for a national strategy to end child and youth homelessness.
Learning the ropes
University and college students who intern at Youth Off The Streets play an important role in supporting young people — and influencing the future of the youth sector. Meet three of our amazing interns.
Style with substance
With the support of Youth Off The Streets and The Social Outfit, scholarship recipient Noor is kickstarting her career.
On the road to independence
Young people can learn to drive – and build skills for their future – thanks to Youth Off The Streets’ iDrive mentoring program.
Calming Kobe boosts our students’ wellbeing
Meet Kobe — a certified wellbeing dog who brings emotional safety, comfort and support to students at The Lakes College. We speak to his handler, teacher Natasha Matthews.
“Return and Earn is one of the best ways to fundraise”
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.
“I had to go through all that stuff to be who I am”
As a teen, Tyrell found support and acceptance through Youth Off The Streets’ outreach. Now, he works at a major tech company — and he’s determined to help disadvantaged young people strive for better.
Finding freedom from a refugee past
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.