Jan 17, 2023 | First Nations Services
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...
Jul 1, 2022 | Education, First Nations Services, Impact stories, Independent high schools, Youth homelessness
Sean Kinchela moved a lot during his childhood. His mother struggled with addiction and home often didn’t feel safe, so he stayed with friends much of the time. When he was 12, Sean’s mother moved away and he began couch surfing, moving from one friend’s house to the...
Jun 28, 2022 | First Nations Services, Impact stories, Youth justice
Jack* was struggling to navigate the legal system when he was first referred to Youth Off The Streets. After experiencing domestic and family violence and drug misuse at home from a young age, he found it difficult to manage his stress and trauma. He began...
