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Victorian Homelessness Inquiry 50+ Recommendations To Solve Crisis
The Victorian Inquiry into Homelessness report was published today with over 50 recommendations to address significant issues of homelessness. The Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee received more than 450 formal submissions and...
It shouldn’t take a pandemic to energize governments to confront youth homelessness.
According to recent reporting, in the first six months of COVID-19 the states that launched emergency programs housed more than 40,000 rough sleepers and others. Of this number, it is predicted that many will have returned to the streets or to...
New Report: The Youth Futures Guarantee
Many young people successfully navigate their way from education to employment and independence, but many get left behind. This Inquiry by the National Youth Commission Australia (NYCA) was prompted by our concern that an increasing number of young...
Goodbye 2020 And Hello To A Better Future For Young People
Goodbye 2020, and hello to a better future for young people everywhere – this is our 2020 year in review. What an incredible year this has been. COVID-19 has completely disrupted our economy and society, and the impact this will have on young...
Understanding The Complexities Of Youth Transitions
As young people progress into adulthood and attempt to develop a career there are several transitions that occur at different stages and times in their working lives. Sometimes transitions are relatively simple and straightforward. At other times,...