By embedding counselling within the school day, we help ensure young people can access consistent, trusted support when they need it most.
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From arrival to belonging: Supporting young people from refugee backgrounds
This Refugee Week, Adina Dawod shares how she supports young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to overcome challenges and build new lives in Australia.
From ‘too hard’ to what works: Why small moments matter for young people
Our CEO Judy Barraclough reflects on why lasting change for at-risk young people doesn’t start with crisis interventions, but with the quiet moments of connection that too often go unseen.
Why early and dignified support prevents long-term harm
When Layla* received support early through a small act of care from a caseworker, it prevented crisis from becoming a lifelong pattern.
We need a housing system built for young people
Young Australians are being failed by housing systems designed for adults. Youth housing models with wraparound, age-appropriate support are the way forward.
Student Learning Support Officers: The quiet force behind student success
In classrooms across Youth Off The Streets high schools, some of the most powerful moments of learning happen quietly – beside a student, not in front of them. This is where Student Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) can be found: guiding, observing, adjusting and...
Why training the youth services sector saves lives
Our Taking Action Creating Change Together (TACCT) program addresses a critical gap by equipping workers to ensure young people’s disclosures of domestic, family and sexual violence are met with safety, belief and action.
Run with Amy this City2Surf
Help more young people find the safety, support and opportunities she once needed.
Terra’s story: Shaping her tomorrow
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.
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.