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.
With support from our National Scholarship Program, Jess finished high school and is now building a future dedicated to helping young people in need.
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.
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?
“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.