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Style with substance

With the support of Youth Off The Streets and The Social Outfit, scholarship recipient Noor is kickstarting her career.

On the road to independence

Young people can learn to drive – and build skills for their future – thanks to Youth Off The Streets’ iDrive mentoring program.

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.