Sep 15, 2026 | Home page, Impact stories, National Scholarship Program, Uncategorized
For years, Gem lived without a stable place to call home. He spent his days couch surfing and moving between emergency accommodation, never knowing how long he would be able to stay in one place. Eventually, Gem connected with Youth Off The Streets’ homelessness... Jul 6, 2026 | Engagement and support, Home page, Impact stories, Youth homelessness
For young people recovering from trauma, support doesn’t always begin with big breakthroughs – it begins with consistency. In our crisis accommodation, trust is built slowly through small, everyday actions that show young people they are not alone. For Ben*, one of... 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... 