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Disconnect in services leaves young people bouncing between hospitals and homelessness

3 August 2026

MCM’s third annual Victorian Youth Homelessness Snapshot was launched today in partnership with Social Ventures Australia. This unique census reveals the urgent challenges faced by young people accessing MCM’s homelessness programs.

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Young people share their stories through art at MCM’s inaugural art show

1 July 2026

Young people connected to MCM youth services will share their creativity, perspectives and lived experiences through a new public art exhibition opening this July.

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Hume City Council appoints MCM to deliver new Youth Assertive Outreach Program

24 June 2026

Young people across Hume to benefit from proactive outreach, early intervention and stronger pathways to support

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“It’s connected us”: How a youth-led mural project has helped young people build their confidence, connection and pride

11 June 2026

Seeing how strongly young people responded to creative expression and artmaking, MCM Youth Foyers Youth Development Coach Bri Tuohy (she/her) made sure to create opportunities for residents to get involved.

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Federal Budget unlocks housing for thousands of young people

19 May 2026

Federal Budget will deliver a breakthrough for young people experiencing homelessness, with a $60 million investment over 4-years to create a new National Youth Housing Supplement.

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Supporting children with complex feeding needs

20 April 2026

Feeding is about comfort, connection and growth. Some children find eating hard for many reasons.

Ripple effect of rising fuel prices and ‘youth housing penalty’ locks young people out

16 April 2026

As fuel prices and the cost of living continue to climb, MCM is warning of a ripple effect that will push more young people into homelessness unless urgent action is taken to fix what’s being called the “youth housing penalty.”

New figures lay bare deadly failures in youth homelessness response

15 April 2026

Nearly half of vulnerable young Victorians turning to homelessness services alone are battling mental health conditions so severe they should be in hospital, shocking new analysis reveals.

MCM to transition out of Support Coordination and Recovery Coaching services

26 March 2026

MCM will transition out of our Disability Support Coordination and Recovery Coaching from 20 April 2026.

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Sleep At The ’G unites the Melbourne community to tackle youth homelessness

24 March 2026

Get involved in this year’s event and to take a stand alongside the more than 7600 young Victorians who don’t have a safe place to sleep every night.

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