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Is there a teenager in your life? Remember back to when you were a teenager? Now: can you imagine what their/your life would have been like with nowhere safe and stable to call home? ??♂? ????♀? Our Youth Survey report on youth homelessness shows that life can be very grim indeed, for the 1 in 10 teenagers (aged 15-19) who experienced homelessness. Those young people had significantly higher levels of loneliness, mental ill-health and barriers to education than their peers living in safe stable homes. ?? The good news is that - despite these challenges - most young people experiencing homelessness are still keen to study and get ahead. Mission Australia works with many homeless teenagers whose resilience, strength and potential is an inspiration ?? And the other good news is that we know what works to END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: * support young people in family conflict so they can stay at home if that's safe and ok; * build youth-appropriate housing for the kids who can't stay at home; * provide the caring support they need to grow into independent adults; * raise the rate of youth welfare payments, so they can afford the rent and cover the essentials; * invest in prevention, so that youth homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Find out more: read the report https://lnkd.in/gmyEd6vH and/or come along to the webinar next week https://lnkd.in/gwub9Fiq.

Our new youth homelessness report demonstrates the harrowing impact of homelessness on young lives, revealing nearly one in ten Youth Survey 2023 participants experienced homelessness in the past year. ? Whether enduring the harsh realities of sleeping rough, seeking refuge in crisis or transitional accommodation, or couch surfing, our Youth Survey confirms the experience of homelessness for young people can be distressing and scarring. ? Every young person deserves a safe, secure home as a launchpad into adulthood. Empowering young people to start their journey to adulthood on a solid footing can transform lives.

This new report reveals the troubling reality that 1 in 10 young people (aged 15 to 19) in Queensland who responded to Mission Australia's Youth Survey experienced homelessness in the previous 12 months. It highlights the profound impact that homelessness can have on a young person's wellbeing. They were more likely than their peers to suffer from a mental health condition, face financial hardship, struggle with loneliness and six times more likely to have strained or poor family relationships. The report includes a range of recommendations for proactively addressing youth homelessness and supporting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The recommendations include calls for more youth foyers to be built to provide secure housing with wrap-around on-site supports for young people and for investment by government into a Homelessness Prevention Transformation Fund. #homelessness #youthfoyers #youthhomelessness

When young people experience homelessness, it makes everything harder. Our new?Youth Survey?report ‘The unfair divide: Disadvantage faced by young people who are homeless’ shines a light on the challenges these young people face,?across multiple areas of their life, compared to those with stable housing. Ending homelessness for young people will require a range of approaches to make sure that experiences of homelessness are rare, brief and non-recurring. Learn more about the experiences of youth homelessness and solutions in our report. Download your copy today and register for our webinar on Tuesday 6 August. Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/g2PxXAJY

?? New Report Released: Youth Survey Homelessness Report 2024 - The Unfair Divide ?? Mission Australia has just released the Youth Survey Homelessness Report 2024: The Unfair Divide. Using data from nearly 20,000 responses, this report compares the experiences of young people who have experienced homelessness in the past year with those who have not. Key findings include:? ? ??Close to 1 in 10 Youth Survey respondents experienced homelessness in the previous year.?? ??Almost half experienced loneliness all or most of the time (47% compared to 18% with stable housing).? ??2 in 5 identified as having a mental health condition (41% compared to 13%).? ??Close to half found it hard to fit in and socialise with other people (46% compared to 26%).? ??Experience of strained or poor family relationships was seven times higher (34% compared to 5%).? ??2 in 5 sought financial help or could not afford essentials like food, housing, school or transport (42% compared to 10%).? ? Some findings highlighted the resilience of young people with experience of homelessness:? ? ??Both groups had a similar level of participation in extracurricular activities and groups (>80%).? ??There was a high level of engagement in education for both cohorts (close to 90%). Recommendations detailed in the report include:? ? ??Instigate a $500 million Homelessness Prevention Transformation Fund, delivering targeted prevention programs and policy reform for groups of young people with elevated or immediate risk of homelessness. ? ??Increase youth housing options in social housing and private rental, including: ? ??Develop and maintain a national pool of at least 15,000 dedicated social housing youth tenancies;?? ??Construct ten 40-unit Youth Foyers over the next three years.? ??Support youth tenancies through early intervention tenancy support programs. ? ??Increase income support and improve rental subsidies, including: ? ??Increase JobSeeker and Youth Allowance to $80/day; ? ??Increase the maximum threshold of Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 60% and review it together with other rental subsidies, including specific new measures to address the rental gap to remove disincentives for landlords to grow youth-specific housing.?? ??Screen early for homelessness risk through schools.? Rebuild family relationships and households if safe, including by expanding the Reconnect program.? ??Implement more crisis support and accommodation responses for young people that are adequately-funded, person-centred and located according to demand. Read the full report below. JOIN US TODAY #LegislatetoEndChildPoverty #ValuingChildrenInitiative #Nochildinpoverty

If you're interested in learning more about how our youth are facing homelessness, what it looks like, and what can be done to help, join Mission Australia's free webinar on August 6th, where we will review findings from our new youth survey. https://lnkd.in/g2PxXAJY

Balancing the Scales: Addressing Homelessness in Our Community We recently had a thought-provoking conversation with a Local Authority about the challenges they're facing in addressing homelessness in their community. It's a tough balancing act - they must weigh the needs of residents against the limitations of their budget and resources. As we've seen in the course of our work, our Local Authorities are dedicated to tackling the root causes of homelessness and providing vital support services to those affected. But they know they can't do it alone. The importance of partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community groups has never been more clear. By collaborating and leveraging our collective strengths, we can create a more supportive and effective network for those in need. Together, we can make a significant difference. Let's work together to make a difference! #Homelessness #LocalAuthority #Collaboration #CommunitySupport #denburylegal

As the Executive Director of The Salvation Army Great Lakes Harbor Light System, I witness the heartbreaking reality of homelessness every day. These are real people—people who are mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters—who’ve lost their homes because they couldn’t afford rent, a medical bill, or survived a violent situation. For many, life’s circumstances became too much to bear, and now they are fighting just to survive. I do what I do because Christ’s love and compassion changed my life and gave me a purpose beyond my own. I believe we are called to care for each other, to love, forgive, and fight for justice for those who have little to no voice. Through God’s grace, I’ve been given a platform to serve, and with over 20 years of ministry experience, I use that platform to advocate for health, housing, education, and justice for our most vulnerable communities. Consider this: - 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and that number continues to grow. - 29% of Americans can’t even cover their basic living expenses. - Nearly half of those living paycheck to paycheck have less than $2,000 in savings. One illness, one accident, one missed paycheck is all it takes for so many to lose their home. Homelessness isn’t a distant reality; it’s a struggle that could touch any of us. But there is hope. Together, through compassion, community, and action, we can make a difference. Before you scroll past, ask yourself: What if it were you? #EndHomelessness #ChampionForTheVoiceless #FaithInAction #SupportOurCommunities #LoveLikeChrist #DoingTheMostGood

In April, the Supreme Court will hear the most important case about homelessness in 40 years. Johnson v Grants Pass is a landmark case concerning homelessness criminalization and the rights of people experiencing homelessness. This case will determine whether cities have the right to penalize people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are no safe shelter options. Check out the link in our bio to learn more about Johnson v. Grants Pass. #NCH

Webinar: Homelessness and the Supreme Court ??? Date: Thursday March 14th ?? Time: 12pm ET / 9am PT ??Register here: https://lnkd.in/eb3cp_XH From small towns to big cities, every person needs a safe place to sleep at night but the upcoming Supreme Court hearing of Grants Pass, Oregon vs. Johnson could allow towns to ticket and fine people for sleeping outside, even when they have nowhere to go. This case will have huge implications for how the country addresses homelessness. With more people paying attention to the issue, it’s an opportunity to elevate solutions that respect the rights and dignity of people who are unhoused, and address community concerns. How can housing and advocacy organizations communicate about this case to expand broad public support for compassionate, proven solutions to homelessness? Join three leaders in a conversation about how research, experience, and strategy inform their communications about this case.