Great opening session of #foyeradvantage2022 conference by @foyerfoundation Youth Ambassadors. Looking forward to more immersive sessions today and tmrw.

NSW Govt spends $713,940 p/a to hold a child in youth detention, including those detained under Sect 28 of the Bail Act simply because they are homeless and cannot provide an appropriate bail address. It's time to #RaiseTheAge of criminal responsibility. bit.ly/3THd6lI

Congrats to @NCOSS and @DVNSW for this latest report estimating the $3 billion cost to the NSW economy of domestic and family violence. Read the report here:

This week’s Four Corners detailed stories of local services in northern NSW handing out tents to those experiencing homelessness due to the lack of accommodation available. We heard similar stories at our Regional Youth Homelessness Forums. Report here: bit.ly/3SxaLc8

This National Anti-Poverty Week, we pledge to halve child poverty by 2030. We urge the NSW Govt to prioritise funding to ensure NSW children can thrive by having a safe and secure home and connection to vital support services. Join the pledge: bit.ly/3Sc7UnT #apw2022

Join me this Wedn for a free webinar to discuss the interrelation between #DFV and #YouthHomelessness, hosted by SaintsCare Ltd, and including Sophie Gillfeather-Spetere (ANROWS) and Krystle Scott (Aboriginal Focus, North West WDVCAS). Register: eventbrite.com.au/e/webinar-dfv-…

Catch up on last week's webinar panel discussing #DFV and #Youthhomelessness, feat. Krystle Scott (Aboriginal Focus, North West WDVCAS), Susan and Jacob (Twenty10 incorporating GLCS NSW) and Sophie Gillfeather-Spetere (ANROWS) and myself: bit.ly/3gSnrMS

Join me on 13 Nov at the 'Making Social Issues Visible' panel event at #HeadOnPhoto Festival in Bondi, with Ilana Rose, Keith Waters & Elvis Martin to talk about youth homelessness in Australia and the power of visual representation. Register here: bit.ly/3zkmcML

Exciting news today that NSW Govt will extend care to 21yrs for young people in OOHC. Now it’s time for a National Child and Youth Homelessness Pan to give them the extended support they need on leaving care. #endyouthhomelessness smh.com.au/politics/nsw/b…

‘Young, in love and in danger’: Join @Carmel_Hobbs, Catherine Robinson and me for a webinar to discuss Dr Hobbs’ upcoming research into intimate partner violence among teenagers, and the intersection with youth homelessness. 24th Nov, via Zoom Register: bit.ly/3UkVOLe

‘Young, in love and in danger’: Join @Carmel_Hobbs, Catherine Robinson and me for a webinar to discuss Dr Hobbs’ upcoming research into intimate partner violence among teenagers, and the intersection with youth homelessness. 24 Nov, via Zoom Register: bit.ly/3UkVOLe

Yfoundations’ upcoming webinar ‘Young, in love and in danger’ has reached capacity! Thank you to everyone who has registered. For anyone who missed out on tickets, a recording of the webinar will be made available on our website. See you next Thursday! #yfoundations

Places are still available for ‘Young, in love and in danger’ webinar with @Carmel_Hobbs, Catherine Robinson and me, this Thurs 24th Nov discussing Dr Hobbs’ research into intimate partner violence among teenagers, and the intersection with youth homelessness. bit.ly/3UkVOLe

Congratulations @Carmel_Hobbs on the release of your groundbreaking research yesterday. Looking forward to discussing it at our webinar with you and Catherine Robinson tomorrow! Places still available - Register here: bit.ly/3UkVOLe ab.co/3EQ1Zk7

Read the October issue of ⁦⁦Council to Homeless Persons⁩ #Parity magazine for an article by Shorna Moore, Catherine Robinson and myself calling for a standalone National Child and Youth Housing and Homelessness Strategy. yfoundations.org.au/news_calling_f…

Work with us! We're recruiting for a Project Lead to design and deliver innovative training and resources for service providers who support young people who use violence in the home. Click the link for all the details: bit.ly/3kWYi5R #yfoundations #endyouthhomelessnes

Privileged today to be on the keynote panel ‘Is there a case for a national plan to address child and youth homelessness?’ Youth Development Australia (YDA) National Child & Youth Homelessness Conference. Answer – yes we do, sign our petition now bit.ly/46Zdx1v

Child and youth homelessness in Australia is real, and is not going away. The National Children and Youth Homelessness conference hosted by Youth Development Australia (YDA) saw a groundswell of commitment to end child and youth homelessness. bit.ly/3Y4T4o5

As we come to the close of Homelessness week this article highlights the difficulties young people have trying to access a rental property in the current housing crisis. realestate.com.au/news/young-peo…

With rent becoming more and more unaffordable for those on a decent, average income, how on earth can young people on lower incomes compete? #childandyouthhomelessness National Shelter @SGSEcoandPlan Brotherhood of St. Laurence Beyond Bank