The first in her family to go to university, Terra is studying to be a paramedic with the help of a Youth Off The Streets scholarship.
Terra’s* story: Shaping her tomorrow
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Kai’s* story: When support doesn’t stop at a bed
On Youth Homelessness Matters Day, Kai shares how consistent outreach, safe housing and counselling helped him move from sleeping rough towards stability and independence.
It’s difficult for young people to escape homelessness – here’s why
For many young people, homelessness isn’t temporary. It becomes a cycle – one that is extraordinarily difficult to break because the pathways out are narrow, blocked or simply don’t exist.
Jess’ story: Turning support into purpose
With support from our National Scholarship Program, Jess finished high school and is now building a future dedicated to helping young people in need.
Calm through creativity: Art therapy at Key College, Redfern
Once a week at Key College in Redfern, students participate in art therapy sessions designed to support emotional regulation, creative expression and connection. Art therapist Emma Fitzgerald shares the process.
Could you be our next scholarship recipient?
Sunrise is pursuing her passion for music with support from the National Scholarship Program. Is 2026 the year you take a big step towards your dreams?
“Education doesn’t just happen in the classroom”: Delivering the Duke of Edinburgh across our schools
“We have really high expectations [of students] and those expectations rise the longer they do Duke of Ed – I’ve found the young people just step up to the challenge,” says Jenny Dowley, Teacher and Sports Coordinator.