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Unite - End Youth Homelessness
Josh says “Sleeping in parks, bus shelters or anywhere it was dry. I always had a very hard time sleeping, showering or even interacting with the people I hold dearest to me and never knowing who would walk past while you’re asleep was one of the harder parts for me and living on the streets you lose alot, Centrelink and not being able to wash your clothes, it makes you feel worthless."
The not-for-profit foundation of Virgin Group has a vision. Their vision in Australia is to transform the lives of young people doing it tough and they believe that 32,000 homeless young people in our backyard is unacceptable. With all the Virgin might, they're determined to see this trend reversed. We want to touch the lives of young people, give them a voice and allow them the opportunity to reconnect with society and realise their dreams.
Head over to http://endyouthhomelessness.com.au/ to see how you can get involved.
Advocates for young and vulnerable Australians are optimistic after the federal government announced an increase of $4 a week to people on Newstart and Youth Allowance.
Executive Director of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition, Andrew Cummings is campaigning for an increase for people on the lowest benefit schemes.
He said he was pleased that this year’s federal budget recognised that Newstart and Youth Allowance provide too little to live on.
