Alex shares his experience of homelessness, the toll this took on his mental health, the importance of safe youth housing options and the impact of the support he received from Youth Off The Streets.
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Youth Homelessness
Crisis averted
Find out how Youth Off The Streets’ refuges assist young people to obtain safe and stable housing, learn new skills and take steps towards a positive future.
Express yourself
Sabry talks openly about his experience of family breakdown and youth homelessness – and giving back through the Youth Off The Streets Youth Advisory Group.
Youth homelessness is a human rights issue
CEO Judy Barraclough explains why it’s time for a national strategy to end child and youth homelessness.
Violence at home and the pathway to homelessness
Michelle Ackerman, our Acting Director of Youth Support Services, explains how addressing young people’s experiences of domestic and family violence is critical to tackling youth homelessness.
“Never lose hope”
Sadia has experienced challenges that no young person should have to face, but with courage, resilience and the support of her mentor, she’s on her way to achieving her goals.