APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2020 NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ARE OPEN. The National Scholarship Program celebrates the talents and strengths of young people across Australia who exhibit extraordinary promise – but who lack the support and resources to fulfill their potential. Every year over 20 young people throughout Australia are awarded Youth Off The Streets scholarships. Recipients […]
View programA caseworker is allocated to work one-to-one with a young person, providing help with: family relationships; accommodation; education; employment; mental health issues; alcohol and other drug issues; legal matters; and bills and expenses. Here what parents have to say about the services on offer as part of the Inner West Youth Homelessness Service: This program […]
View programThe Youth Off The Streets Wyndham Outreach program was established in 2018 and we are committed to connecting disadvantaged young people with community, education and employment. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people who […]
View programThe Cultural Support Team is a specialist response team of culturally skilled youth case workers delivering a range of strength based community development support activities. Our team engages with hard to reach young people through outreach and soft entry points, by approaching them in their own environment, at times appropriate to them. We utilise Street […]
View programThe Bowen College is one of our five accredited high schools dedicated to providing tailored and focused education for students who may be at risk of falling behind in mainstream schooling. The Bowen College offers a curriculum catering for students’ academic, psychological and vocational needs. Our accredited high school is designed for young people as a […]
View programThe Lakes College is an alternative high school dedicated to providing tailored and focused education for students who may be at risk of falling behind in mainstream schooling. The Lakes College offers a curriculum catering for students’ academic, psychological and vocational needs. Our accredited high school is designed for young people as a transitional program. […]
View programThe Youth Off The Streets Willmot Outreach program was established in January 2015 and we are committed to connecting disadvantaged young people with community, education and employment. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people […]
View programThe Youth Off The Streets Mount Druitt Outreach program is committed to connecting disadvantaged young people with community, education and employment. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people who participate in Outreach programs as […]
View programThe Youth Off The Streets Blacktown Outreach program was established in 2008 and we are committed to connecting disadvantaged young people with community, education and employment. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people who […]
View programWe build links with real estate agents and help young people manage the financial transactions associated with tenancy. Through our Brokerage program we can provide emergency financial assistance to make sure young people can stay in housing. Our Rapid Re-Housing program provides quick responses to help young people secure or sustain independent housing This program […]
View programYoung people should have the right to feel safe all the time. We help young people off the streets and into safety. Young people who enter our Transitional Accommodation program are provided with community housing, and taught the living skills needed to transition to independent living. This program operates as part of the Inner West […]
View programYoung people should have the right to feel safe all the time. We help young people off the streets and into safety. Youth Off The Streets provides crisis accommodation at Don Bosco Home, referrals to other services and ongoing support to young homeless people. This program operates as part of the Inner West Youth Homelessness […]
View programMacquarie Fields Outreach engages young people with their community The Youth Off The Streets Macquarie Fields Outreach program was established in 2011 as part of the Koch Centre for Youth and Learning. Through our Outreach programs, we are helping young people connect with their peers and their families, and building stronger communities as we do […]
View programHunter Valley Outreach strives to foster community input, share resources and maintain a consistent approach. Our staff work collaboratively with local services and are proactive in developing new partnerships. By doing this we aim to strengthen existing programs and activities and enhance opportunities that assist youth with positive lifestyle choices to succeed in their own […]
View programOutreach engages young people in their own environment, starting with low key activities and building up to more structured, specific activities as trust and acceptance grows in the community. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the […]
View programThe Youth Off The Streets Cumberland Outreach program was established in January 2014 and we are committed to connecting disadvantaged young people with community, education and employment. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people who […]
View programCraig Davis College works in collaboration with our other four schools, delivering a holistic approach to learning and teaching that considers the needs of each student, helping them to develop resiliency and skills for life. The school supports students to complete Years 9 to 11, offering a well structured, highly integrated and engaging curriculum that […]
View programChapel School offers an opportunity for young people to make positive changes for the future. More than a decade of experience has taught us that education is one of the most effective ways to break the cycles of abuse and poverty that can trap so many young people. Chapel School is the Merrylands Campus of […]
View programOutreach engages young people in their own environment, starting with low key activities and building up to more structured, specific activities as trust and acceptance grows in the community. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the […]
View programOutreach engages young people in their own environment, starting with low key activities and building up to more structured, specific activities as trust and acceptance grows in the community. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the […]
View programWe help young people turn their lives around with Chapel School, Key College Merrylands Campus. We know that for students at risk, staying in school can be a struggle. And we know that education is the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage. The Step Up program helps our students finish school and get on […]
View programThrough our Street Walk program we make contact and connections with young people living on the streets. From Sunday to Thursday each week Street Walk staff and volunteers are a night-time presence on Sydney streets. The young people we meet are between the ages of 13 and 22. They’re either chronically homeless or at risk […]
View programWe help young people live healthy lives At Youth Off The Streets we believe that education is the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage. Our caring team of youth workers help the young people who use our services stick with their studies and make the transition to further education, training or employment.That transition isn’t […]
View programAboriginal youth deserve to ASPIRE to greatness – and we’re helping them get there. “It’s a great moment to watch when a young Aboriginal kid is learning about their history and family.” – Father Chris Riley Education has the power to change the world. It is critical to break the cycle of abuse and poverty. […]
View programBankstown Outreach engages young people with their community The Youth Off The Streets Bankstown Outreach program was established in May 2011 after a 16-year old boy was tragically stabbed in the area. Father Chris Riley moved into the area to help the community deal with the event and to support the young people who were […]
View programTime for a spring clean? Make a donation to Bowral Op Shop Your unused goods help us help disadvantaged kids “Giving quality goods is a great way to help the community” – Father Chris Riley Do you have unused clothes, furniture and other household goods lying around the house? Why not do a spring clean […]
View programTime for a spring clean? Make a donation to Maitland Op Shop Your unused goods help us help disadvantaged kids “Giving quality goods is a great way to help the community” – Father Chris Riley Do you have unused clothes, furniture and other household goods lying around the house? Why not do a spring clean […]
View programTime for a spring clean? Make a donation to Cessnock Op Shop Your unused goods help us help disadvantaged kids “Giving quality goods is a great way to help the community” – Father Chris Riley Do you have unused clothes, furniture and other household goods lying around the house? Why not do a spring clean […]
View programTime for a spring clean? Make a donation to Maitland Paraphernalia Shop Your unused goods help us help disadvantaged kids “Giving quality goods is a great way to help the community” – Father Chris Riley Do you have unused clothes, furniture and other household goods lying around the house? Why not do a spring clean […]
View programTime for a spring clean? Make a donation to Singleton Op Shop Your unused goods help us help disadvantaged kids “Giving quality goods is a great way to help the community” – Father Chris Riley. Do you have unused clothes, furniture and other household goods lying around the house? Why not do a spring clean […]
View programFeeding the hungry – every night of the year The very first Youth Off The Streets program was a food van that served meals to homeless kids in Kings Cross. We’ve now been serving food and drink to people in need since 1991. Every night of the year there are 20-50 people who use the […]
View programA safe and engaging environment for young people in Macquarie Fields Our Centres for Youth provide young people with the support, skills and opportunities they need to turn their lives around. The Koch Centre for Youth and Learning has been working with young people in Macquarie Fields since January 2011. It’s a safe place for […]
View programYoung people have the right to feel safe all the time. We help young people move off the streets and into safety. It’s not easy to make the transition from sleeping rough to independent living and many homeless young people need support with the business side of things.Through our Brokerage program we provide financial assistance—with […]
View programA safe and engaging environment for young people in Cordeaux Heights Our Centres for Youth provide young people with the support, skills and opportunities they need to turn their lives around. The Cordeaux Heights Centre for Youth and Learning has been working with young people in the Illawarra since March 2013. It’s a safe place […]
View programYoung people at risk are often alienated from their family school and community. This makes it harder to deal with substance abuse issues. We can help. Dunlea Alcohol and Other Drugs Youth Service helps young people aged 13-19 who want to take control of their drug use. Some young people come to Dunlea when they […]
View programEDEN College brings disadvantaged kids back to education EDEN College is an accredited high school for young people who want to complete Year 9 and Year 10. We know that education is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of disadvantage. At EDEN College we work with young people who have become […]
View programAt Key College, education breaks the cycle of disadvantage Key College is an accredited independent high school for homeless young people in Redfern. We offer individual learning programs for students from Year 7 through to Year 12. We know that education is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of disadvantage. At […]
View programOutreach engages young people in their own environment, starting with low key activities and building up to more structured, specific activities as trust and acceptance grows in the community. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the […]
View programThe Youth Off The Streets Fairfield Outreach program was established in March 2014 and we are committed to connecting disadvantaged young people with community, education and employment. Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people […]
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