The difference we make

We seek impact that enables our clients to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.

We work with people facing barriers to social and economic participation with a primary focus on young people and people experiencing homelessness to provide responsive and timely intervention to open up pathways out of poverty and homelessness - breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

We've achieved a lot since Youth Projects was established in 1984.

Homelessness continues to rise, mental illness is increasing at an alarming rate and young people are finding it tougher to secure meaningful jobs. Every year we strive a little hard to drive better results for our clients, always evolving out approach as we grow.

Each of our services have a significant impact in their respective areas and locations - select an area to see what that impact is.

Check out our latest Impact Report

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The scoop on how you should celebrate Youth Week 2020

Youth Week is back on the cards in Victoria and is taking place across a very special, month-long string of activities and celebrations... starting right here at Youth Projects!
Not one, but two new social enterprise cafes opening

As local labour markets move through recession young people will be the first to feel the impact of severe lack of job suitability and availability. Our focus is on being at the forefront of job creation for young people, and we are doing exactly that through 2 new social enterprise cafes.
Youth Enterprise Co-ordinator (Rosanna)

Work at the heart of a new social enterprise providing high impact support to young people and people experiencing homelessness.
A collective approach to food security

Food insecurity is a prevalent challenge faced by people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage who are often met with not knowing how and where their next meal might come from. The COVID-19 crisis exacerbated this dire reality for hundreds of Victorians across inner Melbourne.

After dark on Melbourne's streets with a Night Nurse

"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."
Work For Us

Find a career at a for-purpose organisation, growing and cementing our reputation as leaders in the sector. Your chance to lead. To grow. To make a real difference.
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COVID-19 Update 01 July 2020

What does COVID-19 mean for any interactions you might have with Youth Projects. Current as at 01 July 2020.
Client Engagement Officer

Work at the heart of an organisation providing high impact support to young people and people experiencing homelessness.
The Good Life Podcast

Ben Vasiliou's journey through life has not been without challenges or vulnerability, but it has led to him becoming a passionate advocate for social justice. Listen to Ben's interview on The Good Life podcast.
Amber's Story

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.
Youth Transitions Coach

Work at the heart of an organisation providing high impact support to young people and people experiencing homelessness.
OPINION | A stark contrast of journeys through a broken system

It was in one exact moment that I saw so clearly just how differently the fork in the road can go; our childhoods bonded by circumstance, yet our journeys in such contrast. We know that homelessness can be solved, and I will not stop fighting to end homelessness.
OPINION | Last line of defence, front line of ending homelessness

We live in a first world country, yet we continue to accept homelessness as an intractable program that we would love to fix, if only we knew how. But, we do.