For many young people, growing up already comes with uncertainty. For young people facing homelessness, that uncertainty is magnified, forcing them to navigate adulthood, education, work, and relationships without the safety of a stable home or consistent support....
In March, the Property Industry Foundation held a series of changemaking Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) Breakfast Forums in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, with industry supporters joining us bright and early to be part of the solution to youth homelessness....
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses … After being forced out of their home due to escalating family violence, *Natalie was terrified, alone and had no-where to go. At risk of homelessness and unable to afford a private rental, Natalie was referred to...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses… Not every young person has a straightforward path to recovery. Homeless and drifting around Melbourne’s city streets, Noah* found himself in a very bad place mentally and physically. Struggling with alcohol and...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses… It’s hard to imagine a tougher start to life than Marie’s. Devastated by repeated sexual assault and suffering complex mental health issues, she felt abandoned and abused by those that were supposed to...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses… Aged just 16, Tom* accessed homelessness services after hours after being kicked out of home and sleeping rough outside a residential home for three nights. Vulnerable and scared, Tom admitted his dad was a meth...
