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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

A new beginning

A new beginning

Sunrise is pursuing her passion for music with support from the National Scholarship Program and Talent Development Project.

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Teenage boy from Iraq wearing backwards cap after leaving a juvenile detention facility

“Not everyone who does something wrong needs to go to jail”

Yousef was only 14 when he was forced into youth detention. Now, he is struggling to rebuild his life on the outside.

Sunrise Michelle singing on stage

A new beginning

Sunrise is pursuing her passion for music with support from the National Scholarship Program and Talent Development Project.

Safe conversations, strong futures: breaking the cycle of family violence

CEO Judy Barraclough explores the critical role of safe conversations in breaking the cycle of family violence and protecting vulnerable young Australians.

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

Together, we’re making a difference

young people were supported by our services last year

young people received homelessness and housing support last year

young people disconnected from mainstream education are enrolled in our independent schools