Opportunity to work at the Foyer Foundation, a national for-purpose organisation that unlocks thriving futures for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. $110,000 – $125,000K (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation. Join a vibrant for purpose team growing rapidly. Opportunity to amplify the voices of young people with lived experience of homelessness Available in…
An opportunity to work at the Foyer Foundation, a national for-purpose organisation that unlocks thriving futures for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. $80,000 – $90,000K (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation. Available in either Darlinghurst (Sydney) or North Melbourne (Melbourne). The Communications Coordinator delivers external and internal communications strategies to grow the reach…
The Foyer Foundation welcomes the NSW Government’s focus on housing in this year’s Budget, with a commitment to build 8,400 social and affordable homes. We are pleased that the Minns government has recognised that housing affordability and availability is the biggest single pressure facing the people of NSW and is setting NSW on a path…
The Foyer Foundation recognises the important measures announced in the Queensland Budget to address the drivers of homelessness by relieving cost-of-living pressures and tackling the housing crisis. We know the need is dire, with an estimated 4,800 children and young people aged 12 to 24 sleeping rough, couch surfing, or living in improvised or severely…
The Foyer Foundation welcomes the government’s focus on youth housing in this year’s Federal Budget, with measures aimed at increasing the supply of safe and affordable housing and additional funding for homelessness services. Across Australia, there are up to 40,000 young Australians without a place to call home. Young people experience the highest rates of…
Parity magazine is Australia’s leading national homelessness publication, delivered by the Council to Homeless Persons. Published ten times a year, each edition explores a specific element of homelessness from personal, local, social, and global perspectives. Read the full version: Parity Vol36-09 (November) You can browse other featured articles here or subscribe to gain full access…
The Foyer Foundation is calling on the federal government to fund 10 new accommodation sites across Australia that will house and support more than 3000 young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness over the next decade. A consortium of 13 community organisations known as FoyerInvest is seeking funding to construct 10 new 40-unit buildings…
Liz Cameron-Smith interview with Lucy Loram, ABC Wide Bay 5 February 2024 Event: Liz Cameron-Smith interview with Lucy Loram, ABC Wide Bay Speakers: David Dowsett, Host, ABC Wide Bay. Lucy Loram, Reporter, ABC Wide Bay. Liz Cameron-Smith, CEO, Foyer Foundation Topics: Queensland Government Youth Foyer Announcement, Homes for Queenslanders E&OE David Dowsett, Host, ABC Wide Bay:…
Creating pathways to thriving futures for young Queenslanders experiencing homelessness 2 February 2024 Earlier today, the Queensland Government announced their commitment to deliver eight new Youth Foyers. This announcement was welcomed by FoyerInvest’s Queensland partners who are working together to transform the lives of young Queenslanders at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This commitment could…
A national solution that is evidence-based, scalable and breaks the cycle of youth homelessness. The FoyerInvest Consortium is asking the Federal Government to fund the construction of 10 forty-unit Youth Foyers to enable young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to transition to independent, thriving futures. Our funding request includes: 1. Investment of $184…