Break the Cycle Donate This end of financial year, give young people a future beyond crisis. At Youth Projects, we support young people across Melbourne who are facing homelessness, mental health challenges, unemployment, and isolation. Your donation before June 30 can transform their lives — and it's tax-deductible too. DONATE Donate Crypto Who do you help? Every day, we walk alongside young people like Jordan, Emily, and Alex — each with a different story but the same need: safety, support, and someone who believes in them. Jordan "I didn't even know where I was gonna sleep that night. I figured I'd give it a shot here" Read his story Emily "I didn't think I'd even make it to 18, honestly." Read her story Alex "I stopped trying to get help, i figured they wouldn't get it. They never did before" Read their story Where does my money go? Your donation directly funds frontline services that meet young people where they're at — on the street, in crisis, or seeking long-term stability. Here’s how your support helps: $25 provides a warm, nutritious meal $50 covers a warm meal, hygiene supplies, and clean clothing for one person $100 enables two mental health check-ins, helping young people to stay connected $250 enables outreach counselling for a young person for over a month, supporting them to re-engage in education, employment or the community $1000 will fund three clients through diagnosis, treatment and support for successful clearance of Hepatitis C Every donation, big or small, fuels free, holistic support DONATE Donate Crypto Who we are Youth Projects is a Melbourne-based not-for-profit that has been supporting young people since 1984. We provide judgement-free, wraparound services that focus on empowerment, dignity and lasting change. We provide: 🏥 Mobile healthcare for people experiencing homelessness 💼 Employment programs and mentoring 🌈 Safe spaces for LGBTIQ+ and neurodiverse youth 🧠 Mental health and AOD support 🏠 Holistic support for those facing disadvantage Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes — all donations over $2 to Youth Projects are fully tax-deductible in Australia. Here's how it works: Make your donation before June 30 You’ll get a receipt instantly via email When lodging your tax return, include your donation to reduce your taxable income Use your tax return to give smart and give impact. Ready to change a life? Together, we can break the cycle of disadvantage. DONATE Donate Crypto Manage Cookie Preferences