Yousef’s story illustrates why young people from diverse cultural backgrounds are overrepresented in the youth justice system.
“I couldn’t tell them what was going on”
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“Not everyone who does something wrong needs to go to jail”
Yousef was only 14 when he was forced into youth detention. Now, he is struggling to rebuild his life on the outside.
A new beginning
Sunrise is pursuing her passion for music with support from the National Scholarship Program and Talent Development Project.
Safe conversations, strong futures: breaking the cycle of family violence
CEO Judy Barraclough explores the critical role of safe conversations in breaking the cycle of family violence and protecting vulnerable young Australians.
“When you don’t have an adult figure in your life, who can support you?”
Growing up in a tumultuous household, Zara’s path was far from easy. Read their journey from a difficult childhood to finding support and hope through Youth Off The Streets.
From crisis to care: Tackling youth homelessness
CEO Judy Barraclough shares how systemic failures leave young people like Layla vulnerable to homelessness and how Youth Off The Streets is providing crucial support.
Finding home at 15: Layla’s story
After being abandoned by her parents when she was 15 and experiencing homelessness several times, Layla has overcome adversity and secured a brighter future for herself and her siblings with Youth Off The Streets’ support.
“It’s my way of giving back and paying it forward”
Two decades after experiencing homelessness and receiving a Youth Off The Streets scholarship, Sam is making a positive impact on First Nations young people.
A journey of resilience
How a young refugee overcame adversity to pursue her dream of teaching.
Pride and new-found joy
After fleeing home barefoot and empty-handed, Astrid has found community, acceptance and a passion for hairdressing while receiving support from Youth Off The Streets.