Who we are

Est. 1984

At Youth Projects, we are committed to breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

We are an independent, registered charity which provides front line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues. We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty.

We are not only changing lives, but saving lives.

Comprised of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, we have the ability to provide a complete wrap around, judgement free service with a strong focus on respect, client-centred care and harm prevention. The impact we seek enables each person 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.

If you love the work we do, consider paying it forward and donate today. All contributions help us reach more young people, and change more lives.

If you are wondering how you can use your skills and expertise to create social good then you might just be the next changemaker or frontline warrior we are looking for. Check out our Careers page for opportunities.

Latest

Youth Projects End of Year Party

After another epic year, we're throwing an actual, in-person celebration for young people who have engaged with Youth Projects services (and their friends) throughout the year!
Ash's fundraiser for LGBTQIA+ homelessness

It's my b'nei mitzvah and I've decided to fundraise for LGBTIQA+ homeless youth. This organisation runs a drop-in centre called the Living Room for homeless youth and also has LGBTIQA+ mental health first aid.
Does AIDS still exist? Isn’t it the same thing as HIV? We need to talk.

A lot has changed in the past thirty something years, so this World AIDS Day we want to help bring you up to speed on what AIDS and HIV is, how you can prevent transmission, what to do if you’ve been exposed to HIV and understanding what support is available for living with HIV.
Dan's Story

Hearing the news that he was HIV positive was like someone was writing a death notice for Dan. But it opened up a new life for him. Years later he’s on antiretroviral therapy and now works in harm reduction services to change peoples views about HIV and stop the stigma.