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Violence at home and the pathway to homelessness
Michelle Ackerman, our Acting Director of Youth Support Services, explains how addressing young people’s experiences of domestic and family violence is critical to tackling youth homelessness.
“Never see a need without doing something about it”
Meet Andrew, Tania, Norm and Meg – four volunteers who have supported Youth Off The Streets for over two decades.
We need to talk to young people about DFV
Kylie Sharp, our DFV Prevention – Youth Support Lead, explains why she is passionate about ensuring the voices of young people experiencing domestic and family violence are heard.
On the road to success
Once shy and reserved, Liam’s personal growth as a participant and mentor in the Cycle of Courage program and Sydney to Surfers event has brought him life skills and job opportunities. Now he wants to give back to Youth Off The Streets.
“Never lose hope”
Sadia has experienced challenges that no young person should have to face, but with courage, resilience and the support of her mentor, she’s on her way to achieving her goals.
“One day I went to school and didn’t come back home”
After family violence forced Jay to leave home in secret, he’s building a new life with support from Youth Off The Streets.