Youth homelessness and housing
If you’re looking for emergency accommodation or support to find safe and stable housing, we can help.
We provide a range of homelessness and housing support services for children and young people aged 16-25.
What we offer
- Prevention and early intervention support for children and young people in the community who are at risk of becoming homeless
- 24-hour crisis accommodation in our two youth refuges
- Supported and transitional housing for young people ready to live independently
- One-on-one casework support and referrals to other specialist services such as counselling and alcohol and other drugs services
- General living skills programs that cover topics such as budgeting, time management, cooking, goal setting, finding employment and accessing support services
- Therapeutic living skills programs that combine practical skills and peer support with therapeutic interventions such as art, exercise, self-care and music therapy
- Brokerage support to help young people find and keep safe housing. We can assist with tenancy matters, housing-related costs, education or employment expenses, medical or legal fees and more
Our programs for young people aged 16–25 operate as part of Inner West Youth Homelessness Services and South West Sydney Specialist Homelessness Services. Support for children and young people aged 12–15 is provided through the Homeless Youth Assistance Program (HYAP).
Mariam’s* story: The cost of choosing safety
At 16, Mariam and her sister became homeless after years of family violence and neglect. With the right support, they found safety, stability and the chance to rebuild their future.
Healing happens in small moments
For Ben*, recovery from trauma didn’t begin with a big intervention. It started with something as simple as a cup of tea.
From ‘too hard’ to what works: Why small moments matter for young people
Our CEO Judy Barraclough reflects on why lasting change for at-risk young people doesn’t start with crisis interventions, but with the quiet moments of connection that too often go unseen.
Find out more
Contact us for more information about our homelessness and housing services
9am – 5pm
(02) 8217 4700
innerwest@youthoffthestreets.com.au
If you need housing support after hours, please contact Link2Home: 1800 152 152.
For domestic and family violence support, call NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463.