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.
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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.
On the road to success
Once shy and reserved, Liam’s personal growth as a participant and mentor in the Cycle of Courage program and Sydney to Surfers event has brought him life skills and job opportunities. Now he wants to give back to Youth Off The Streets.
“One day I went to school and didn’t come back home”
After family violence forced Jay to leave home in secret, he’s building a new life with support from Youth Off The Streets.
A place to be yourself
Blake was ready to drop out of school until he found acceptance and support at EDEN College. Now he’s the SOLAR program’s first HSC graduate, with ambitious plans for his future.
“I wanted to achieve something”
The first in her family to graduate high school and enter university, Lili has overcome adversity to prove there’s no limit to what she can achieve.