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“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.

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.

“When you don’t have an adult figure in your life, who can support you?”

Growing up in a tumultuous household, Zara’s path was far from easy. Read their journey from a difficult childhood to finding support and hope through Youth Off The Streets.

From crisis to care: Tackling youth homelessness

CEO Judy Barraclough shares how systemic failures leave young people like Layla vulnerable to homelessness and how Youth Off The Streets is providing crucial support.

Finding home at 15: Layla’s story

After being abandoned by her parents when she was 15 and experiencing homelessness several times, Layla has overcome adversity and secured a brighter future for herself and her siblings with Youth Off The Streets’ support.