“I wanted to bring awareness to youth homelessness and show people that it’s temporary. We are resilient. We’re the rainbow after the thunderstorm.” Taela, Giving Tree artist This Christmas, we’re putting the spotlight on the skills and...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses… It can be tough to open up and trust others when you’re facing homelessness and struggling with undiagnosed mental health challenges. Feeling confused and alone, *Charlie initially put up walls when they first...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses… Life was an uphill battle for Holly* before they arrived at Haven House Dulwich Hill 1. Struggling to regulate their emotions, Holly was prone to frequent violent outbursts that caused property damage. But sometimes,...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses… After her loving family made the heartbreaking decision that they couldn’t meet her support needs, Erin* joined Haven House Orange in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales. Diagnosed with Autism and...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses… Millie* joined Haven House Toongabbie in Sydney’s Western suburbs feeling like she would never find a place to belong. Having struggled with socialising and shared living at a previous youth residential service,...
Getting to know the residents of our Haven Houses … In late 2024, frightened and desperate mum Jane* and her two children arrived at Haven House Ruth (SHINE Refuge) on the Sunshine Coast, having been forced to relocate to a new area to escape long-term domestic...
