The Living Room has evolved into a unique place in the heart of Melbourne that makes people feel welcome and respected, providing access to critical health services, social supports, food and clean clothes, right through to charging mobile phones, taking a shower, washing clothes, and reducing social isolation. Read more
You’ve probably seen them out and about across Western Melbourne, but Youth Projects’ team of assertive employment coaches have been hitting the streets to find and support young people experiencing unemployment and struggling to get their foot in the job market. Read more
Rising homelessness continues to outpace Australia’s growing population, according to Launch Housing’s Australian Homelessness Monitor released today. The sudden reductions in street homelessness achieved through 2020 COVID-19 emergency accommodation programs in cities provided only temporary respite to the problem. Read more
Celebrating LGTBQIA+ Youth Artists: Q Art exhibition touring Wyndham in 2023, including a stop at Youth Projects featuring the works of talented young artists from the Q Art project. Read more
When you attend your morning tea today, see a post on social media, or go home to your family, hold space for those mixed emotions. Ask open questions, listen and commit to doing something different… Read more
Youth Projects is teaming up with the Melbourne Zero Network calling for change and taking practical actions to make zero homelessness a reality in our city. Together, we’re pushing for real change. Read more
Youth Projects has been announced as a finalist for the 'Workplace Inclusion' award as part of GLOBE Victoria's 2022 Victorian Pride Awards, recognising Victorian businesses who champion equity for LGBTIA+ people in the workplace alongside the Department of Transport and City of Port Phillip. Read more
Youth Projects are proud to announce the winners of our Youth Awards 2022. Read more
Everything you need to know about our hubs, services and programs, and where to go to access what during the festive period. Read more
Youth Projects is proud to announce that the organisation has been independently certified as a “Great Place To Work” by Great Place To Work Australia. Our people get it. They can meet our clients where they are at and engage with a level of understanding and empathy. Read more
Finalists in our inaugural Youth Awards 2022 have been announced. This is an opportunity to recognise the enormous contributions of young people, and the ways they are creating meaningful change within themselves and the wider community. Celebrate the emerging changemakers and young achievers that live among us. Read more
Youth Projects embraces this very important step in further closing the gaps that still exist for our first nations community, where reconciliation lives in the hearts, minds and actions of all our teams. Read more
Youth Projects is excited to announce the opening of our newest social enterprise café at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda with an important focus on embracing the goals and aspirations of LGBTIQ+ communities. Read more
Youth Projects is pleased to announce the release of our latest Impact Report! A snapshot of how we supported young people and people experiencing homelessness at Youth Projects in 2022 ☄️ Read more
You never know who might hear them, or the impact they can have, according to Youth Advisory Group member, Kaif. Part of our youth-led content series, exploring all sorts of issues impacting and inspiring young people across Melbourne’s northern and western regions. Read more
Since joining our Youth Advisory Group from the very beginning, I have experienced many exciting things and learnt new skills. Joining the group was a unique and fulfilling experience that I would recommend for other young people wanting their voice heard. Read more
We are expanding our free, mental health first aid program for young LGBTQI+ folk, launching our first program in Wodonga this March! Read more
The 2022 Youth Awards is an opportunity to recognise the enormous contributions of young people, and the ways they are creating meaningful change within themselves and the wider community. Celebrate the emerging changemakers and young achievers that live among us. Nominations now open! Read more
In an exclusive meeting at Parliament House of Victoria, members of our Youth Advisory Group (YAG) were invited to sit down over a hot chocolate and discuss issues affecting young people, the importance of youth advocacy, and why young people need a seat at the table. Read more
With R U OK Day just around the corner, we are reminded to check in with our mates and continue the conversation. Here at Youth Projects, we believe that we should be asking our peers regularly, and know how to respond if someone isn’t doing too well. We thrive on creating a judgment-free approach, meeting people where they are at, and client-centered servicing, and thought we would share what works for us. Read more
Youth Projects was represented in the Top 5 Finalists across three categories at this year's Third Sector Awards, with fierce talent being recognised from right across Australia. Read more
Our youth-led content series is created by young people on our Youth Advisory Group for young people. This series explores all sorts of issues impacting and inspiring young people across Melbourne’s northern and western regions. Read more
In the new season of Aphra's 'Taking care' podcast, host Tash Miles is joined by Dr Ed Poliness of The Living Room and Dr Andrew Davies of Homeless Healthcare to discuss how people experiencing homelessness are accessing healthcare, and the work being done by practitioners and others to improve these experiences. Read more
We are expanding our free, mental health first aid program for young LGBTQIA+ folk this August, and delivering our first regional program in Bairnsdale in late 2022! Read more