Impact stories
Discover the real voices and lived experiences of those whose lives have been transformed by your generosity.
“Young people need to feel safety and trust to disclose”
How can we talk to young people about domestic, family and sexual violence? Youth Off The Streets’ Kylie Sharp takes us through the approach of our training program, Safe Conversations.
Yousef’s* story: “I couldn’t tell them what was going on”
Yousef’s story illustrates why young people from diverse cultural backgrounds are overrepresented in the youth justice system.
Yousef’s* story: “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.
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.
Zara’s* story: “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.
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.