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...
Jan 15, 2026 | Education, Engagement and support, Independent high schools, News and updates
Mitch Brown first worked for Youth Off The Streets during his vocational training in youth work. He joined a team that was evolving and a community that needed more support than it was receiving – and he simply never left. Today, Mitch leads a team that includes six...
Dec 8, 2025 | Education, Independent high schools
Not all children and young people thrive in mainstream schools. The Youth Off The Streets education model acknowledges that many students have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which can include neglect, parental substance misuse and exposure to...
Mar 26, 2025 | Education, Impact stories, Independent high schools, Team Streets, Youth homelessness
When Korin Newcombe first found Youth Off The Streets in 2004, he was rarely at home and was without a strong support network. “I was really only concerned with how dangerous I would have to be to survive among these people,” he shares of the company he kept at the...
Mar 25, 2025 | Education, Independent high schools, Our community, Team Streets
“You would make a good youth worker.” That was a sentiment Liam heard repeatedly during the 2023 Sydney To Surfers bike ride. Liam, a keen cyclist, was riding in the event to mentor several young participants and raise funds for Youth Off The Streets. “One of the...
