Apr 10, 2024 | Impact stories, Youth homelessness
At 17, Alex* became homeless after fleeing family violence. “All I had on me was my phone and charger,” he recalls. “At first, I slept on the couch at a friend’s house. “When I couldn’t stay any longer, I went to a youth service in the inner city and was helped by the...
Jan 8, 2024 | Youth homelessness
Every week, young people in crisis seek support from the Inner West Youth Homelessness Service (IWYHS) in Sydney. IWYHS, a partnership between Youth Off The Streets, Wesley Mission and YWCA NSW, offers crisis accommodation for those who cannot live at home. “We see...
Apr 17, 2023 | Education, Independent high schools
It was early on a school day. Jay was leaving his family home for the last time. With his belongings packed and waiting for him at school – having been relocated in secret over the previous weeks – Jay could finally close the door on a childhood marred by domestic and...
Jul 30, 2021 | Impact stories, Youth homelessness
Ten years ago, Jamie-Lee never saw herself being alive as an adult. She grew up experiencing domestic and family violence and was surrounded by drug abuse. Unfortunately, her mother passed away when she was in Year 7. “Due to the violent relationship with my dad and...
Apr 21, 2021 | Youth homelessness
When Youth Off The Streets began operating in 1991, it was estimated that 10,000 young Australians aged between 12 and 24 were homeless. As we mark another Youth Homelessness Matters Day, there are an estimated 10,000 young people in NSW alone who are experiencing...
