“ The data released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare confirms that children and young women are the face of youth homelessness in NSW ” says Michael Coffey CEO of the Youth Accommodation Association, the peak organisation for youth homelessness services in NSW, “Young women aged 15–19 were the group most likely to receive support from a specialist homelessness agency in 2008–09, with one in every 50 females in this age bracket accessing support. This is a disturbing trend in our society."
Y Foundations
Media Releases
Yfoundations is the peak body for youth homlessness in Australia and provides media commentary in youth homelessness issues.
April 30 2010 - Children and young women are the face of youth homelessness
April 13 2010 - Campaign Launch Today
Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2010
Countdown: Everyone Counts
The national Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) campaign aims to raise the
public’s awareness about youth homelessness and to celebrate the resilience of young
people who are experiencing homelessness in Australia.
April 12 2010 - Youth Homelessness Matters Day
Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2010
Wednesday 14th April
Countdown: Everyone Counts
Important work is being done right now by community organisations and all
levels of Government to reduce youth homelessness in NSW and Australia.
The Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) campaign aims to raise the
public’s awareness about young people who are experiencing homelessness in
Australia.
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