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,...

Naya’s* story: This non-binary student is “really happy to be who I am”

Aug 26, 2021 | Impact stories, Independent high schools

Growing up in an Asian Catholic household, it wasn’t easy for 15-year-old Naya* to come out. “I had a lot of fears,” says Naya. “But I’m one of the lucky ones. When I did come out, my friends and family accepted me. There was a lot of teaching and learning on both...

Connection to culture through ASPIRE

Aug 6, 2021 | Education, First Nations Services, Independent high schools

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,...

Our independent high schools improve the outcomes of young people experiencing disadvantage

Oct 27, 2020 | Education

At Youth Off The Streets, we believe that education is the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage. That’s why we are proud to have registered clubs supporting us as we change young lives for the better. This year, through the ClubGRANTS scheme, clubs have given...