The Living Room re-opens world class centre in Melbourne as homelessness rises nationally

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

Q Art project on tour, stopping at our Youth Hub in Werribee this month

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

How our outreach employment coaches are tackling youth disadvantage in Melbourne's west

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

OPINION: We've come so far... Yet we're still hosting morning teas?

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

We can end homelessness in Melbourne. To do this, we need your help.

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 announced as finalist in Victorian Pride Awards

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

Meet our Youth Awards Winners for 2022

Youth Projects are proud to announce the winners of our Youth Awards 2022. Read more

Your guide to accessing our services over the 2022 holiday period

Everything you need to know about our hubs, services and programs, and where to go to access what during the festive period. Read more

Homelessness in Australia becomes more widespread according to national monitor

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

Youth Projects independently certified as a Great Place To Work

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

Meet the finalists in our 2022 Youth Awards

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

Continuing our reconciliation journey with the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan

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

The Little Social launching at the Victorian Pride Centre this December

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

Launching our 2022 Impact Report

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

Never underestimate the power of young voices

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

OG Youth Advisory Group Member Hope, shares a behind the scenes look into what being a YAG member has helped her achieve

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

Cost free LGBTQI+ Mental Health First Aid Training heading to Wodonga

We are expanding our free, mental health first aid program for young LGBTQI+ folk, launching our first program in Wodonga this March! Read more

Launching the inaugural Youth Projects' Youth Awards 2022 ✨

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

Young voices amplified and pathways opened after visit to Parliament House

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

R U Okay Day is every day at Youth Projects

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

Melanie Raymond OAM named 'Board Director of the Year' at 2022 Third Sector Awards

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

A little history of Wear It Purple Day with Jules

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

Accessing safe healthcare when you’re homeless

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've teamed up with The Mental Health Coach to expand our free Mental Health First Aid program for young LGBTQIA+ people

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