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
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
Marco’s story is exactly why we must not judge, we must see the person. Read more
After just one visit to Youth Projects, Mohamoud felt empowered to change his future. Within months he was already kicking goals. Now? He's smashing those goals. Read more
Real lives being impacted in ways big and small, every day. Kem and Susanna's story is one of many examples of why we do what we do. Read more
Just a few months ago, Phoebe was unemployed and unsure of how to get into the Community Sector. Fast forward and Phoebe now plays a vital role at Women's Property Initiatives' administrative operations and is training to manage her own portfolio. Read more
Three years ago, Adrian enjoyed a life of normality and simplicity alongside his family. He worked hard and loved even harder. Lending a hand to a mate, Adrian had a headfirst fall that led to life-changing injuries. From there, his life spiralled. Hear his story. Read more
Last year we met Eftu – she was one of the thousands of young people couch surfing, without a safe and secure place to call home. This is how she turned her life around. Read more
When Juanita first came to us, she was in a very dark place. Juanita found her safe place, now has control over her life and has started her own business. Read more
Jackson is a very humble story of what can be done when you focus on strengths and abilities above everything else. 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
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
There's been some heartwarming and amazing things happen over the past few weeks and Julia's story plays right into this. 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
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
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
Daimon moved to Melbourne for a change of pace and improve his job prospects. But what ensued was beyond his wildest expectations… 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
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
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
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
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