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
- Life skills programs that provide a range of opportunities to develop practical and social skills
- 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).
Kai’s* story: When support doesn’t stop at a bed
On Youth Homelessness Matters Day, Kai shares how consistent outreach, safe housing and counselling helped him move from sleeping rough towards stability and independence.
It’s difficult for young people to escape homelessness – here’s why
For many young people, homelessness isn’t temporary. It becomes a cycle – one that is extraordinarily difficult to break because the pathways out are narrow, blocked or simply don’t exist.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness and mental ill-health
Homelessness and mental ill-health are deeply intertwined for children and young people. Trauma-informed care is key to breaking this cycle – restoring safety, stability and hope where it’s needed most.
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.