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The stories behind the young Australians struggling with homelessness

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 24th March 2020 -  “I was passed around like a hot potato,” 21-year-old Gemma says. For many university students, the task of juggling study and a part-time job is stressful.      But 21-year-old student…

Dealing with the trauma of youth homelessness

Luke Michael, Monday, 3rd June 2019 -  The lowest point was when the police officer came to the door. Jessica* was already at breaking point, and now the police were handing her a warrant giving her family two days to leave…

Youth homelessness crisis in the spotlight

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 17th April 2019 -  Nearly 11,000 young people across Australia remained homeless even after seeking help from services, new analysis of homelessness data reveals. Council for Homeless Persons (CHP)…

Homelessness Leaving Young Australians Fearful of ‘Losing’ Future

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st August 2018 -  One in six young Australians have experienced homelessness, new data shows, and a lack of resources and awareness is leaving affected young people fearful of “losing” their future.…

More Than A One Night Stand

Wendy Williams, Monday, 27th March 2017 -  Jamie Green is the founder of social enterprise One Night Stand Sleepwear which supports young people sleeping rough. He is this week’s Changemaker. One Night Stand was born out of…

Youth Homelessness Prevention Funding Saved

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 22nd February 2017 -  The federal government has extended funding for its youth homelessness prevention program, providing relief for community service organisations who feared it would shut down.…

Impact Investment Has Potential to End Youth Homelessness

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 5th October 2016 -  Impact investment could end youth homelessness in New South Wales, according to the Mercy Foundation, which advocates for and supports innovative approaches to address the issue.…

The Costs of Youth Homelessness in Australia

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th April 2016 -  A Not for Profit funded landmark Australian study has found that early intervention in preventing homelessness could save more than $600 million per year in youth justice and health…

ING DIRECT’s $100,000 Crowdfunding Initiative

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 8th July 2014 -  Online Bank ING DIRECT is calling on Australians to apply for a share of $100,000 of funding through Dreamstarter – an online initiative to get ideas for social change off the…

Social Media a Tough Internal Sell for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th August 2013 -  While social media is now seen as a necessary communication tool, many Not for Profits struggle to get senior management and the board on-side to understand the importance of the real…

‘Youth Foyer’ Project to Help Young People to Learn

Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th April 2012 -  Welfare organisations have joined with the Kangan Institute in Victoria to deliver a new student accommodation program for young people who are unable to live at home and wish to study…

Partnerships the Key to Ending Youth Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th November 2011 -  Partnerships between specialist youth homelessness services, community organisations, Juvenile Justice and other government agencies is the key to ending youth homelessness,…
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