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“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.
“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.