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Bridge Back To Life Foundation - more detail »»
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BBTLF has set up and aims to improve on accommodation what homeless people are usually offered. The “One Stop” 3-6 months transitional outreach support service allows young males 16-25 years of age to: •say hello to their own place; •be able to get a job; •return to education or training and •learn how to buy their own food…
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MEDIA RELEASE 18 September 2008 For immediate use ‘Tony’s Place’ a haven for homeless youth ‘Tony’s Place’ was officially opened by Bridge Back to Life Foundation Chairman Dave Rugendyke this morning, with a blessing from Father Warwick Tonkin and a balloon release. Four new residents have already avoided Canberra’s terrible weather from earlier this week and without having to worry…
Organisation purpose :
BBTLF has set up and aims to improve on accommodation what homeless people are usually offered. The “One Stop” 3-6 months transitional outreach support service allows young males 16-25 years of age to: •say hello to their own place; •be able to get a job; •return to education or training and •learn how to buy their own food…
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MEDIA RELEASE 18 September 2008 For immediate use ‘Tony’s Place’ a haven for homeless youth ‘Tony’s Place’ was officially opened by Bridge Back to Life Foundation Chairman Dave Rugendyke this morning, with a blessing from Father Warwick Tonkin and a balloon release. Four new residents have already avoided Canberra’s terrible weather from earlier this week and without having to worry…
Entry Last Updated :25-Oct-2008
Brisbane Youth Service Inc - more detail »»
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Promoting the health, safety, housing, education, employment, justice, parenting and skills of homeless or at-risk young people in partnership with our community. We recognise that young people trust us to act with integrity and in their interest and safety at all times. To fulfil our purpose and sustain this trust we share the following core values: 1. Respectful and trusting relationships…
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Ruby—a case study Two outreach youth workers met Ruby in an inner-city park where she was inhaling paint from a Coke bottle with six other young people. The group are friends and cousins from the same outer suburban community. Ruby is a 14-year-old Indigenous Australian. She has some contact with her Mum—but not with her Dad. Ruby has never met her Dad but does know he’s a white-fella. Ruby and…
Organisation purpose :
Promoting the health, safety, housing, education, employment, justice, parenting and skills of homeless or at-risk young people in partnership with our community. We recognise that young people trust us to act with integrity and in their interest and safety at all times. To fulfil our purpose and sustain this trust we share the following core values: 1. Respectful and trusting relationships…
Organisation news :
Ruby—a case study Two outreach youth workers met Ruby in an inner-city park where she was inhaling paint from a Coke bottle with six other young people. The group are friends and cousins from the same outer suburban community. Ruby is a 14-year-old Indigenous Australian. She has some contact with her Mum—but not with her Dad. Ruby has never met her Dad but does know he’s a white-fella. Ruby and…
Entry Last Updated :05-Sep-2005
Clothes Line Incorporated - more detail »»
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Clothes Line Incorporated is a fully endorsed Sydney based, not-for-profit charitable organization, which provides good quality clothing and other essential items, free of charge, to the homeless and disadvantaged. Clothesline does not receive any government funding and all our staff are volunteers. The mission of Clothesline is to support homeless and needy Australians, by providing them with n…
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At a recent 'clothing muster' conducted by the Hills chapter of Ulysses Motorcycle Club, ClothesLine received over 100 bags of good quality used clothing, that was distributed, free of charge to hundreds of homeless and disadvantaged Australians.…
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Clothes Line Incorporated is a fully endorsed Sydney based, not-for-profit charitable organization, which provides good quality clothing and other essential items, free of charge, to the homeless and disadvantaged. Clothesline does not receive any government funding and all our staff are volunteers. The mission of Clothesline is to support homeless and needy Australians, by providing them with n…
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At a recent 'clothing muster' conducted by the Hills chapter of Ulysses Motorcycle Club, ClothesLine received over 100 bags of good quality used clothing, that was distributed, free of charge to hundreds of homeless and disadvantaged Australians.…
Entry Last Updated :02-Jun-2010
Deloraine Country Housing Co-operative - more detail »»
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Affordable rental housing in northern tasmania…
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Affordable rental housing in northern tasmania…
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Entry Last Updated :03-Dec-2007
Goodna Youth Services Inc. - more detail »»
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WE work intensively at the grass roots level cross culturally with young people as young as 10 years of age who are homeless and have significant drug and alcohol and/or mental health issues and histories of abuse and neglect. We provide a range of support to young people 15-25 yrs especially homeless young people, including; supported accommodation both in crisis acommodation and long term suppo…
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The True Story of Jane *(Not her real name) Jane was 15 years of age when the service first met her with a group of young people her own age coming into the office hungry, under the influence, and wanting showers. That was four years ago. Her family background is filled with heavy drug use and conflict. Jane tells the story of her family members and role models who share a lifestyle of neg…
Organisation purpose :
WE work intensively at the grass roots level cross culturally with young people as young as 10 years of age who are homeless and have significant drug and alcohol and/or mental health issues and histories of abuse and neglect. We provide a range of support to young people 15-25 yrs especially homeless young people, including; supported accommodation both in crisis acommodation and long term suppo…
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The True Story of Jane *(Not her real name) Jane was 15 years of age when the service first met her with a group of young people her own age coming into the office hungry, under the influence, and wanting showers. That was four years ago. Her family background is filled with heavy drug use and conflict. Jane tells the story of her family members and role models who share a lifestyle of neg…
Entry Last Updated :25-Sep-2006
Hanover Welfare Services - more detail »»
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Hanover Welfare Services mission is to empower people who are homeless, or at imminent risk of becomingg so, to enable them to take greater control over their lives.…
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This couple could be homeless...but they could also be Hanover social workers, or volunteers or supporters of Hanover's work. The truth is the 'homeless' usually don't look any different to people from any walk of life. People experiencing homelessness share the same dreams and aspirations as anyone else from the community - decent housing, paid employment, and meaningful relaionships with family…
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Hanover Welfare Services mission is to empower people who are homeless, or at imminent risk of becomingg so, to enable them to take greater control over their lives.…
Organisation news :
This couple could be homeless...but they could also be Hanover social workers, or volunteers or supporters of Hanover's work. The truth is the 'homeless' usually don't look any different to people from any walk of life. People experiencing homelessness share the same dreams and aspirations as anyone else from the community - decent housing, paid employment, and meaningful relaionships with family…
Entry Last Updated :14-May-2007
Kids Under Cover (Qld) - more detail »»
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At Kids Under Cover, we believe every young person has the right to a safe and sure home and a sound education. We provide a flexible, prompt and preventative focused service giving young people a chance to develop independent living skills and complete their educastion or training while living in a stable family environment and within their community. We do this in collaboration with community…
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There are complex issues impacting on the imminent risk of homelessness for this family. There are currently 7 children and 1 adult living in a 4 bedroom house. The 7 children range in age from 22mths to 18 years. Overcrowding is an issue. A two bedroom bungalow is urgently needed for the two 15 and 16 year old teenagers in order to keep this family together. If support is not provided there…
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At Kids Under Cover, we believe every young person has the right to a safe and sure home and a sound education. We provide a flexible, prompt and preventative focused service giving young people a chance to develop independent living skills and complete their educastion or training while living in a stable family environment and within their community. We do this in collaboration with community…
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There are complex issues impacting on the imminent risk of homelessness for this family. There are currently 7 children and 1 adult living in a 4 bedroom house. The 7 children range in age from 22mths to 18 years. Overcrowding is an issue. A two bedroom bungalow is urgently needed for the two 15 and 16 year old teenagers in order to keep this family together. If support is not provided there…
Entry Last Updated :09-Sep-2010
Lighthouse - more detail »»
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Solutions to youth homelessness through community based accommodation and outreach.…
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Lighthouse young people go on to complete their education, gain employment and live constructive lives. Through our community model they learn to really live.…
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Solutions to youth homelessness through community based accommodation and outreach.…
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Lighthouse young people go on to complete their education, gain employment and live constructive lives. Through our community model they learn to really live.…
Entry Last Updated :12-Mar-2009
Open Family Australia - more detail »»
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Open Family Australia provides Outreach support and services to young people at-risk and homeless in the community. We provide a range of services to young people aged between 12 and 25, who are disengaged from society and experiencing high complex needs. It is estimated that over 32,000 young people within this age bracket are homeless in Australia today. Over 80% of these young people are in…
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Imagine sleeping on a dirty mattress on the floor, where the only lighting comes from a room down the hallway because you don’t want the outside world to know you are in this abandoned building! For Mitch* and Ray*, this was their reality – an empty room with only a chair, some mattresses and a table where days-old bread was their main meal. At just 17 and 18 years of age, they never thought t…
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Open Family Australia provides Outreach support and services to young people at-risk and homeless in the community. We provide a range of services to young people aged between 12 and 25, who are disengaged from society and experiencing high complex needs. It is estimated that over 32,000 young people within this age bracket are homeless in Australia today. Over 80% of these young people are in…
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Imagine sleeping on a dirty mattress on the floor, where the only lighting comes from a room down the hallway because you don’t want the outside world to know you are in this abandoned building! For Mitch* and Ray*, this was their reality – an empty room with only a chair, some mattresses and a table where days-old bread was their main meal. At just 17 and 18 years of age, they never thought t…
Entry Last Updated :06-Oct-2009
Rural Housing Network Limited - more detail »»
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Rural Housing Network Limited (RHNL) is a not for profit company, providing social and community housing services in the Hume Planning region of Victoria (which includes the major centres of Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Seymour). RHNL addresses homelessness and fosters housing stability through 4 programs: • Transitional Housing Management providing housing information, financial assistanc…
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ACE’s Story Most young people in their twenties enjoy parties and fun, but 26 year old Ace had none of that, had no regular place to stay and often slept in his car. For years, his young life had been full of anger, conflict and violence. His history of dope smoking, homelessness and frequent admissions to acute psychiatric units had left him isolated from his family and the community. RHN…
Organisation purpose :
Rural Housing Network Limited (RHNL) is a not for profit company, providing social and community housing services in the Hume Planning region of Victoria (which includes the major centres of Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Seymour). RHNL addresses homelessness and fosters housing stability through 4 programs: • Transitional Housing Management providing housing information, financial assistanc…
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ACE’s Story Most young people in their twenties enjoy parties and fun, but 26 year old Ace had none of that, had no regular place to stay and often slept in his car. For years, his young life had been full of anger, conflict and violence. His history of dope smoking, homelessness and frequent admissions to acute psychiatric units had left him isolated from his family and the community. RHN…
Entry Last Updated :07-Apr-2006
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