Recently we caught up up Foyer resident Rain and the chair of the Foyer Foundation Board, Keith Bryant for the third episode of the Foyer Foundations podcast, Blown Away: Conversations In Youth Foyers. Two very different personalities and experiences came together connecting on the importance of the Foyer model. From living in a youth refuge…
We were literally blown away from the response of episode 1 of the Foyer Foundation podcast and we’re very excited to announce episode 2 of Conversations In Youth Foyers, this time with Ralph, a past resident of the Foyer Foundation and Foyer Foundation CEO Katie Hooper. If anything in this conversation is triggering…
Firstly, a big thank you to all our Foyers for their support in providing us information and images for our 2019-2020 Annual Report. We’re excited to say it is done and we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed showcasing the inspiring and committed work of the Foyers during the last 12…
As part of our innovation this year, the Foyer Foundation worked with local musician Rach Trainor to host virtual Jam Sessions for our Victorian Foyers in lockdown. In 7 sessions over 3 months, Rach offered entertainment and a fun, inclusive activity across all skill levels, from professional musicians – to those just wanted to clap…
This month an Australian Foyer was featured in the SBS documentary series, Filthy, Rich and Homeless when Australian comedian, Ciaran Lyons swapped his life of privilege to homelessness. Ciaran spent time with the youth of the Southern Youth Foyer Project, Illawarra in season 3, episode 3 of the TV series, joining their financial planning lessons,…
NAIDOC week has been moved to November 2020 due to the current covid-19 situation in Australia. National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November. The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty…