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Yfoundations is the peak body for youth homelessness in NSW. This account is no longer used - visit https://t.co/ewwN975HII
Sydney, Australia
Joined July 2009
With rent becoming more and more unaffordable for those on a decent, average income, how on earth can young people on lower incomes compete? .#childandyouthhomelessness @NationalShelter @SGSEcoandPlan @Brotherhoodinfo @BeyondBank
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As we come to the close of Homelessness week this article highlights the difficulties young people have trying to access a rental property in the current housing crisis.
realestate.com.au
The critical impact of the rental crisis on one particular group of Aussies has been laid bare.
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Child and youth homelessness in Australia is real, and is not going away. The National Children and Youth Homelessness conference hosted by @YDA_Australia saw a groundswell of commitment to end child and youth homelessness.
communitydirectors.com.au
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Privileged today to be on the keynote panel ‘Is there a case for a national plan to address child and youth homelessness?’ @YDA_Australia National Child & Youth Homelessness Conference. Answer – yes we do, sign our petition now
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Work with us! We're recruiting for a Project Lead to design and deliver innovative training and resources for service providers who support young people who use violence in the home. Click the link for all the details: #yfoundations #endyouthhomelessnes.
ethicaljobs.com.au
The role with lead the development of training and resources for Youth Homelessness Services to support young people who use violence in the home in collaboration with key stakeholders
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Read the October issue of @CHPVic #Parity magazine for an article by Shorna Moore, @catherineSARC and myself calling for a standalone National Child and Youth Housing and Homelessness Strategy.
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Congratulations @Carmel_Hobbs on the release of your groundbreaking research yesterday. Looking forward to discussing it at our webinar with you and @catherineSARC tomorrow! .Places still available - Register here:
abc.net.au
Violence and abuse are prevalent in teenage relationships and this behaviour can have life-long impacts, according to an Anglicare report that calls for governments and communities to do more to...
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Places are still available for ‘Young, in love and in danger’ webinar with @Carmel_Hobbs, @catherineSARC and me, this Thurs 24th Nov discussing Dr Hobbs’ research into intimate partner violence among teenagers, and the intersection with youth homelessness.
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Yfoundations’ upcoming webinar ‘Young, in love and in danger’ has reached capacity! Thank you to everyone who has registered. For anyone who missed out on tickets, a recording of the webinar will be made available on our website. See you next Thursday! #yfoundations
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‘Young, in love and in danger’: Join @Carmel_Hobbs, @catherineSARC and me for a webinar to discuss Dr Hobbs’ upcoming research into intimate partner violence among teenagers, and the intersection with youth homelessness. 24 Nov, via Zoom.Register:
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‘Young, in love and in danger’: Join @Carmel_Hobbs, @catherineSARC and me for a webinar to discuss Dr Hobbs’ upcoming research into intimate partner violence among teenagers, and the intersection with youth homelessness. 24th Nov, via Zoom.Register:
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Exciting news today that NSW Govt will extend care to 21yrs for young people in OOHC. Now it’s time for a National Child and Youth Homelessness Pan to give them the extended support they need on leaving care. #endyouthhomelessness
smh.com.au
From February, the fostering allowance will be extended to age 21, following concern teenagers were being left without support when they aged out of care.
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Join me on 13 Nov at the 'Making Social Issues Visible' panel event at #HeadOnPhoto Festival in Bondi, with Ilana Rose, Keith Waters & @elvismartin45 to talk about youth homelessness in Australia and the power of visual representation. Register here:
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Catch up on last week's webinar panel discussing #DFV and #Youthhomelessness, feat. Krystle Scott (Aboriginal Focus, North West WDVCAS), Susan and Jacob (Twenty10 incorporating GLCS NSW) and Sophie Gillfeather-Spetere (ANROWS) and myself:
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Join me this Wedn for a free webinar to discuss the interrelation between #DFV and #YouthHomelessness, hosted by SaintsCare Ltd, and including @s_spetere (ANROWS) and Krystle Scott (Aboriginal Focus, North West WDVCAS). Register:
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This National Anti-Poverty Week, we pledge to halve child poverty by 2030. We urge the NSW Govt to prioritise funding to ensure NSW children can thrive by having a safe and secure home and connection to vital support services. Join the pledge: .#apw2022
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This week’s @4corners detailed stories of local services in northern NSW handing out tents to those experiencing homelessness due to the lack of accommodation available. We heard similar stories at our Regional Youth Homelessness Forums. Report here:
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Congrats to @NCOSS and @DVNSW for this latest report estimating the $3 billion cost to the NSW economy of domestic and family violence. Read the report here:.
100,000 women in NSW experienced domestic violence in 2020. NCOSS CEO Joanna Quilty & @DV_NSW Interim CEO Elise Phillips today told @smh more investment is needed in #socialhousing & DFV support services to keep women safe. Report here:
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NSW Govt spends $713,940 p/a to hold a child in youth detention, including those detained under Sect 28 of the Bail Act simply because they are homeless and cannot provide an appropriate bail address. It's time to #RaiseTheAge of criminal responsibility.
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Great opening session of #foyeradvantage2022 conference by @foyerfoundation Youth Ambassadors. Looking forward to more immersive sessions today and tmrw.
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