“I belong in places where I can thrive”

Dec 19, 2024 | Success Stories, Uncategorized

December is an exciting time for any young person finishing their studies. For Youth Off The Streets’ Class of 2024, it’s been a time to reflect on both the knowledge they have gained and the self-belief they have developed.  “Key College didn’t just give me an...

5 ways to demonstrate respect on 26 January

Jan 17, 2023 | Community, Education, News & Media

While 26 January is a day of celebration for some, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience the date as a reminder of colonisation, dispossession and centuries of racial injustice.  The debate surrounding the official date of ‘Australia...

Flexible learning is a game changer for at-risk students

Aug 31, 2021 | Education

Last year, Cara* didn’t attend a single day of high school. When you consider her home life, it’s not hard to understand why – exposure to domestic violence, substance abuse, financial stress and mental health issues are everyday occurrences for her. Across Australia,...

Connection to culture

Aug 6, 2021 | Our Programs

This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Youth Off The Streets acknowledges the strength and resilience of Indigenous Peoples globally and celebrates First Nations young people’s achievements and contributions to our society. We also...

Finding the power within

May 6, 2021 | Domestic and family violence

As a survivor of domestic and family violence (DFV), our Aftercare and Student Support Manager, Kylie Sharp, understands what it’s like for young people to live through DFV. Here, Kylie shares her story and talks about Youth Off The Streets’ Power Within program,...