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A leap of faith
Kirra hated school until she joined Bowen College. After a positive experience with her teachers and the Next Steps program, her education is back on track and she’s found a job she loves.
Stay the course
From homelessness to rejection as an artist, Sean has experienced many setbacks in life. If he’s learned one thing, it’s that persistence will lead you down the road to success.
From scarcity to success
After experiencing the terror of civil war in Liberia and homelessness in Australia, Steven received the support he needed to succeed. Now, he gives back by helping orphaned children in West Africa.
When home is where the hurt is
Young people’s experiences of domestic and family violence often in end in homelessness. Neither issue will be solved if we don’t start listening to their stories and developing solutions that meet their needs.
Walking together towards reconciliation
Jacqui Parker – Walking Together Project co-creator – says it’s time for non-Indigenous Australians to roll up their sleeves to achieve reconciliation.
“This time, we’ll be prepared”
Marley didn’t realise she was experiencing domestic and family violence until she was taught the signs – and learned she had the choice not to accept it.