Mental Health - Youth Off The Streets

What to say when they’re not okay

Sep 13, 2023 | Memos

Every September, R U OK? Day reminds Australians to talk about mental health and wellbeing. As the official R U OK? website says, starting one of these conversations can change a life – and it’s something we should aim to do all year round. But asking “R U OK?” is...

Changing the trajectory

Oct 23, 2022 | Education, Independent high schools

Sally Roseby understands the power of receiving the right mental health support at the right time. As the school psychologist at Youth Off The Streets’ EDEN College in Macquarie Fields, her days are spent identifying and addressing the mental health challenges faced...

Mental wellbeing builds a foundation for learning

Oct 12, 2021 | Education, Independent high schools

Whether the young people at our independent high school, EDEN College, are experiencing relationship difficulties, a crisis, or child protection concerns, Sally Roseby helps guide them through whatever challenge they are facing. What does the mental health...

More young people are seeking support during the pandemic

Jun 24, 2020 | Memos, Youth homelessness

Our team have seen a worrying, but sadly expected, increase in teenagers seeking support due to domestic and family violence since the pandemic. The young people we work with are often the witnesses of ongoing traumatic and terrifying domestic and family violence in...