News & events
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Calming Kobe boosts our students’ wellbeing
Meet Kobe — a certified wellbeing dog who brings emotional safety, comfort and support to students at The Lakes College. We speak to his handler, teacher Natasha Matthews.
“Return and Earn is one of the best ways to fundraise”
Fatina Elabd, Team Leader – Engagement and Support at Youth Off The Streets, encourages all NSW residents to contribute to a new Return and Earn initiative.
“I had to go through all that stuff to be who I am”
As a teen, Tyrell found support and acceptance through Youth Off The Streets’ outreach. Now, he works at a major tech company — and he’s determined to help disadvantaged young people strive for better.
Finding freedom from a refugee past
Finding freedom in a new country doesn’t mean an end to life’s difficulties. But Faeza, an Afghan refugee, tells us how she’s learned to take these challenges in her stride with the help of her mentor.
“I’ve learned that young people can be very resilient”
Connie Azzone — Team Leader Casework SHS at the Inner West Youth Homelessness Service — shares insights into supporting young victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
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.
You’re invited to the Eden Gardens Morning Tea!
On Thursday 24 October, you can join us for morning tea, a musical performance and a talk from CEO Judy Barraclough.
RSVP via Eventbrite or by calling (02) 9330 3500.