Please help young people like Jackson continue their education and thrive
Please help young people like Jackson continue their education and thrive
Jackson* grew up with a single mum with debilitating health issues and, from a young age, he took on the role of carer. He would cook, clean and take care of his two younger brothers in a small two-bedroom home.
“Sometimes I couldn’t hear myself think. Doing homework was impossible, especially with my brothers in the same bedroom. I had no privacy, ever.
“On the days Mum was bedridden, it was up to me to go to the shops, buy food and cook dinner. I was exhausted. Maths homework seems so trivial when you’re trying to get by every day.”
Slowly but surely, Jackson’s engagement with school declined. He couldn’t keep up with his schoolwork, started losing friends and became disruptive in the classroom. He regularly skipped classes and eventually he was expelled.
Thankfully Jackson heard about Bowen College – one of Youth Off The Streets’ six accredited independent high schools.
With small classes, a flexible curriculum and a dedicated team of teachers, youth workers and psychologists, our schools are well-placed to help students with complex individual needs. Many are dealing with homelessness, family violence, poverty and/or mental health issues – all significant barriers to staying at school and completing their education.
The additional care and support we provide to our students includes nutritious meals, counselling services, employability training, sport and recreation programs and intensive tutoring programs.
Your gift today will help to give young people like Jackson the extra support they need to thrive at school and reach their employment and education goals. Thank you!
*Name changed to protect the privacy of the young person.
$45 can help provide students with appropriate attire and equipment required for work placements
$92 can help meet the costs of health and wellbeing initiatives, including meals and counselling sessions
$163 can help provide Employability Skills Training and certification for a young person entering work in the construction sector
All donations over $2 are tax deductible
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$50 per month can help to provide young people with access to court support and community transition programs.
$80 per month can help to provide young people with crisis accommodation and transitional housing.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible
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Thank you for making a difference
As Youth Off The Streets’ Founder, Father Chris Riley, once said: “I am proud that we are an organisation that will never give up. We will never stop advocating for youth and we will never stop offering our nation’s most vulnerable the chance for a brighter future.” Thank you for helping young Australians recover from trauma, break the cycle of disadvantage, and build a better future for themselves.
Other ways to give
There are many ways you can help young Australians in need.
Our promise
We have supported and empowered young Australians experiencing disadvantage for over 30 years. Our generous donors and partners have walked with us every step of the way. We appreciate every single donation we receive, and ensure that every dollar goes where it is needed most.