Who we are
Youth Off The Streets is a leading Australian youth services organisation. We transform the lives of young people in need by providing safety, support and opportunities to build a better future.
Our news & stories
“You only need one person to take a chance on you”
Learn how Lily became one of the first women in her family to graduate from high school – with the support of our Education team.
“It felt like I had no options”
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.
“School refusal is a symptom of something bigger”
Commonly mislabeled as truancy or ‘bad behaviour’ by young people, school refusal is often a symptom of much deeper issues that require caring, consistent responses.
The scale of the problem
12 to 24-year-olds are homeless on any given night in Australia
1 in 5
young Australians report high levels of psychological distress
%
of our clients have experienced domestic and family violence
1 in 7
15 to 24-year-olds live below the poverty line