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Creating safety, trust and support for students affected by DFSV

Creating safety, trust and support for students affected by DFSV

Sep 1, 2026 | Domestic and family violence, Home page, Impact stories

At Youth Off The Streets schools, students affected by domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) don’t have to navigate the challenges alone.  With a dedicated DFSV specialist at each school, students can access tailored support from someone who understands the...
Supporting young people before crisis

Supporting young people before crisis

May 26, 2026 | Domestic and family violence, Our community, Team Streets

Domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) is a significant issue in the lives of the young people we support at Youth Off The Streets. Last year, 70 per cent of students attending our alternative high schools had been directly impacted by DFSV.  That’s why...
Why training the youth services sector saves lives

Why training the youth services sector saves lives

May 14, 2026 | Domestic and family violence, Education, Home page, Vocational education and training (VET)

Domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) is widely recognised as a serious and pervasive issue in Australia, with children and young people heavily impacted.   At Youth Off The Streets, the scale of this impact is clear. Ninety per cent of young people accessing...
Jay’s* story: “One day I went to school and didn’t go back home”

Jay’s* story: “One day I went to school and didn’t go back home”

Apr 17, 2023 | Education, Independent high schools

It was early on a school day. Jay was leaving his family home for the last time. With his belongings packed and waiting for him at school – having been relocated in secret over the previous weeks – Jay could finally close the door on a childhood marred by domestic and...