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Youth Homelessness Conference 2023

National Child and Youth Homelessness Conference

27 July 2023

It has become clear that we need a national strategy and plan to respond to child and youth homelessness.

MCM is calling on government to increase social housing for young people

6 October 2022

The number of young women, including many with babies, accessing homelessness services in Victoria has more than doubled in the past two years.

Blue housing icon in someone's hands

Volunteers needed: Become a live-in mentor

16 September 2022

Are you looking to volunteer in the Youth Support space? We are currently looking for live-in mentors in the inner North for our Lead Tenant program. If you are looking to become a positive, supportive role model for young people who would benefit from extra support, then a live-in mentor position may be right for you.

Vicki Sutton at the steps of Parliament House

LEGO homes built on steps of Victorian Parliament to raise awareness of youth homelessness

5 August 2022

Yesterday, LEGO brick houses took over Parliament House steps in Melbourne to keep decision-makers focused on creating a pipeline of housing for at least 5,000 Victorian young people in need of a safe home.

Group of young people standing outside smiling.

MCM Federal Election Platform 2022

26 April 2022

The upcoming Federal Election is an opportunity to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people and to ensure they are not left behind as Australia recovers from COVID-19.

It's time to tune in to the people who remain silent victims experiencing family violence

6 December 2021

Six years ago, among many important findings, the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence identified young people as the ‘silent victims’ of family violence.

Youth homelessness education sessions at Frontyard

Youth Homelessness Education Sessions are back for 2022

30 November 2021

Frontyard Youth Services is happy to announce our education sessions on Youth Homelessness will recommence from Term 1, 2022.

Young girl with long brown hair wearing a grey beanie

The message is clear: everyone needs a home

1 October 2021

Everyone needs a home

Homelessness Week 2021

Transforming youth homelessness

1 August 2021

As we observe Homelessness Week 2021, Victoria has an opportunity to transform youth homelessness in our state and change it for good.

West refuge in Werribee

West Side Story

26 March 2021

Thank you to those who have supported the West Refuge in Werribee, supporting young people with emergency accommodation and practical, mental health and therapeutic wrap around supports.

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