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SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED

Your gift today can change the lives of young Australians experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

Housed. Healthy. Educated. Empowered.

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SHOW THAT YOUTH HOMELESSNESS MATTERS TO YOU

This Youth Homelessness Matters Day, we’re calling for the Federal Government to develop a standalone nation strategy to end child and youth homelessness. 

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Who we are

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation. Our services and programs provide young people with safety, support and opportunities to build a positive future.

Our news & stories

Alternative Schools Conference 2024

Join us on 4-5 July 2024 for educational workshops, keynote speeches, professional networking and more.

Omar sits facing the camera

Creating change for young DFV victim–survivors

In a system designed to respond to DFV as an issue between adults, the devastating impacts on children and young people are largely overlooked.

Ending the cycle of violence: Kim chases a brighter future for her family

Kim, a 1997 Key College graduate, shares her story of hope and resilience.

The scale of the problem

young people presented alone for homelessness support in 2022-23

42.3%

of young Australians report high levels of psychological distress

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of young people accessing our Inner West Youth Homelessness Service (IWYHS) have experienced domestic and family violence

4 in 5

young people supported by our IWYHS live below the poverty line

Together, we’re making a difference

occasions of support were provided to children and young people in NSW and QLD through our outreach services, youth justice support and other programs

children and young people were supported with case management and stable housing

young people disconnected from mainstream education were enrolled in our independent schools