Youth initiatives in housing and homelessness

How the NSW government aims to increase the proportion of young people who move from specialist homelessness services to long-term accommodation.

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Urgent accommodation

If you urgently need accommodation, please contact your nearest Housing Office or use our Specialist Homeless Services finder.

You can also get in touch with these organisations for immediate help:

  • Link2home Homelessness (available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, every day of the year): 1800 152 152

Housing and Homelessness programs for young people

Specialist Homelessness Services Program (SHS)

This program is the primary NSW government response to homelessness and supports people who are experiencing, or are at risk of homelessness.

Support programs for children and young people experiencing domestic and family violence

About the Specialist Workers for Children and Young People program and the Accompanied Children Support Services program.

Reducing homelessness in young people

How we are working to end homelessness in young people and the progress we've made.

Universal Screening and Supports

Universal Screening and Supports is a prevention and early intervention response to homelessness for children and young people.

Youth Foyers

Foyer Central is a purpose-built accommodation and learning centre that provides young people with experience of out-of-home care with a stable home and tailored strengths based  support to develop skills to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Youth Initiative

Youth Initiative is a program that aims to build the long-term capacity and resilience of young people who are vulnerable to experiencing homelessness.

You may also find these useful

If you're experiencing homelessness

If you're experiencing homelessness, find emergency accommodation and housing.

Rent Choice Youth

Rent Choice Youth provides short to medium-term private rental assistance for people aged 16-24 who need a stable place to live.

Apply for housing assistance

Use our form to apply for housing assistance, including Rent Choice Youth.

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