Flipping the role from client to frontline worker, Ellias’ road was not an easy or quick one. After hitting an all-time low, overcoming a toxic relationship with drugs, Ellias is now using his lived experience to help others overcome their situations at The Living Room. This is Ellias' Story. Read more
TJ was a university graduate, who found herself struggling to find an entry-level graduate role off the back of her studies. Through our Employability Skills Training program, she was able to get the encouragement and support needed to persevere into landing her dream role. This is TJ’s story. Read more
Finding an inclusive and understanding workplace as a trans and gender diverse young person, is a barrier often experienced. Through our holistic approach to youth-services, Jordan was able to find an inclusive working environment that she felt accepted in. This is her story. Read more
Natalie’s story is a poignant reminder that our service system in Victoria needs immediate improvements to ensure the safety and security young people desperately need. Fortunately for Natalie, she was able to re-build a new life with the support of Youth Projects. Read more
Hearing the news that he was HIV positive was like someone was writing a death notice for Dan. But it opened up a new life for him. Years later he’s on antiretroviral therapy and now works in harm reduction services to change peoples views about HIV and stop the stigma. Read more
Kris was extremely reluctant to see a doctor or seek medical help for several years out of fear and judgement for being transgender. After becoming acutely unwell, The Living Room was there to provide safe and judgement free recovery support. This is their story. Read more
After arriving in Australia only two years ago, Letisya is an extremely resilient young woman who loves to learn and is committed to bettering herself and helping her family start their new life. After arriving as a refugee only two years ago, completing two Certificates via Zoom during lockdown, starting her first paid job since arriving in Australia, and adjusting to life in a new country, this is Letisya's story. Read more
Being on the spectrum, Aiden was finding it really tough to find work that he was able to apply his strengths, abilities and whole self to. With intensive support from our youth-specialist teams, he achieved his goal. Read more
Through a strengths-based approach, counselling and AOD support, Jessie has set solid goals, learnt harm minimisation, refusal and relapse prevention strategies and is emerging out of 2021 stronger than ever before. This is her story. Read more
They were one of the first participants in our Virtual Employability Skills Programs, and nowadays are back as a guest industry speaker. Read all about Bec's journey and their wins during a tumultuous period for young people across Melbourne. Read more
Lucas was borderline agoraphobic and hadn’t been able to leave the house on his own for almost 2 years. He's now studying something he loves, can leave the house without experiencing crippling anxiety and has a whole new perspective on life. Read more
Courtney had been experiencing long-term anxiety that was restricting her abilities to sustain full time work, particularly work that gave her a real sense of purpose. At her wits end, Courtney turned to our youth-specialist disability employment program for the supported pathway she needed. Read more
After being discharged from the ED following a severe family violence incident, Sam found herself couch surfing. She had a safer place to stay, but it was far from a stable or long-term solution. This is how Sam accessed our Off the Couch program to stabilise her situation. Read more
For Peter, having a job is more than just having an income - it's about being in a team, making new friends and having a real sense of purpose. Read more
After a stint in our Transition to Work, Angelo was quick to jump on the opportunity to participate in our 4-week social enterprise trainee program at Good2Go where he realised his true value for future employers. Read more
Daimon moved to Melbourne for a change of pace and improve his job prospects. But what ensued was beyond his wildest expectations… Read more
It started out like any other typical Monday at work, but just she was due to clock off she was let go. After experiencing bouts of depression, Acacia picked back up to complete a Certificate IV in Community Services and has now found her purpose and a meaningful path in life. Read more
Over the course our 3-week EST program, Darcy worked closely with one of our Youth Employment Specialists to identify his goals, aspirations and the areas he would need to develop to get into his chosen field. Read more
She was once a familiar face and style icon on Hosier Lane before lockdowns, now Painter has secure accommodation and has been immersing herself in art to pass the time. Read more
Amber needed someone who she could relate to and openly speak to about the challenges that she was experiencing. We didn't hesitate to invest time and energy building a connection with her to provide the support she needed. Read more
We are not surprised that Lachlan was able to achieve so much in such a small amount of time! It was an absolute pleasure to support him through his journey and incredible to see how confident he has become. Read more
There's been some heartwarming and amazing things happen over the past few weeks and Julia's story plays right into this. Read more
He was on the brink of becoming another statistic, until he found his confidence and carved a new direction. Lyam's newfound confidence has launched him into succeed. Read more
"We have no fancy equipment or medication on us, not even a doctor. What we do have is a backpack filled with basic medical supplies, our collective experience as nurses and compassion." Read more