Jan 15, 2026 | Education, Engagement and support, Home page, Independent high schools, Memos
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, Impact stories, 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, 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...
Mar 25, 2025 | Education, Independent high schools
December is an exciting time for any young person finishing their studies. For Youth Off The Streets’ Class of 2024, it’s been a time to reflect on both the knowledge they have gained and the self-belief they have developed. “Key College didn’t just give me an...
