Jun 30, 2026 | Alcohol and other drugs, Education, Engagement and support, Home page, Impact stories, Independent high schools
For many young people, accessing mental health support isn’t as simple as making an appointment. High costs, long wait times, transport barriers and a lack of trust in adults can all make it difficult to engage with services, particularly for young people already...
Oct 21, 2025 | Engagement and support, Impact stories
When Bilal* first connected with Youth Off The Streets in 2016, he was looking for a way to contribute to his community. What he didn’t expect was how much the experience would help him navigate his own challenges with mental health. “I was first diagnosed with...
Oct 14, 2025 | Education, Independent high schools
In the past two years, almost one hundred young people have benefited from the mental health, wellbeing and support services offered at Key College in Merrylands. Though each young person’s story is different, they face common challenges to their wellbeing. “Among the...
Oct 7, 2025 | Youth homelessness
Experiencing homelessness is not only destabilising – it is traumatic. It compounds existing mental wellbeing challenges and introduces new risks that can affect every aspect of a child or young person’s life. “Experiencing homelessness contributes to significant...
Sep 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
