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
Pride and new-found joy
After fleeing home barefoot and empty-handed, Astrid has found community, acceptance and a passion for hairdressing while receiving support from Youth Off The Streets.
“Access to affordable and safe housing is the greatest challenge”
Michelle Ackerman, Head of Youth Support Services, speaks to the current state of youth homelessness in Australia.
“Volunteering has broadened my horizons”
Read why Susana, Jim and Bill keep turning up to support young people in need.
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
%
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