Aug 7, 2024 | Youth homelessness
Almost a quarter of Australia’s homeless population is aged between 12 and 24. Last year, nearly 40,000 children and young people found themselves without a safe place to call home. Often overlooked in a system built for adults, these young people face immense...
Apr 10, 2024 | Impact stories, Youth homelessness
At 17, Alex* became homeless after fleeing family violence. “All I had on me was my phone and charger,” he recalls. “At first, I slept on the couch at a friend’s house. “When I couldn’t stay any longer, I went to a youth service in the inner city and was helped by the...
Jan 8, 2024 | Youth homelessness
Every week, young people in crisis seek support from the Inner West Youth Homelessness Service (IWYHS) in Sydney. IWYHS, a partnership between Youth Off The Streets, Wesley Mission and YWCA NSW, offers crisis accommodation for those who cannot live at home. “We see...
