“I definitely have better communication skills now, before I was not talking much. I didn’t used to like talking to strangers. Now my customer service skills have improved. The more I work the more confidence I have and I will be able to use those skills in the future.” Steph, resident and front of house staff at The Y Theatre
“I’ve been living at YMCA for about a year and three months. Before I got onto the Heritage traineeship, I didn’t know a lot about history and I wasn’t really interested. But I gave it a chance… I went for it and I really enjoyed it!” Nurra, resident
“YMCA has given me stability, that’s the big thing I can say and that’s a positive. YMCA helped me a lot, so if anyone is in a similar situation and looking for a safe place to stay, then I’d definitely recommend YMCA, because otherwise, you’ll be in a very tough spot.” Munty, resident
Read about the work we do and the experiences we’ve been able to provide for our residents. Hear first-hand from real people just what a difference this makes to their lives.
Ending youth homelessness is our core mission but the story doesn’t end there. We exist to prevent the revolving door scenario and provide our young people with the tools they need to create positive, lasting change in their lives. We’re an innovative and dynamic organisation that can adapt quickly and provide the customised support to help each young person on their individual journey.
