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…
Hon Anthony Albanese MP Prime Minister of Australia Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 via email: [email protected] 15 February 2024 Dear Prime Minister, My name is Brea (pronounced Bree) Dorsett, and I am a 25-year-old woman born and raised on Yorta Yorta lands in a small country town in Victoria, known as Mooroopna. I am…
The upcoming 2023 Federal Budget is an opportunity for our government to live up to its promise of leaving no one behind. The potential for a $200m Impact Investment opportunity for communities with high levels of disadvantage is a step in the right direction. Michael Traill and the Impact Investing Taskforce have been working tirelessly for an…
Each year for the past 10 years more than 44,000 young Australians have turned to specialist homelessness services for support. We need to change the game and break cycles of youth homelessness so that young people can transition to independent futures. Our report, ‘Under One Roof’, by The Foyer Foundation and Accenture, highlights the social…
Great piece by Guy Barnett, Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing, Tasmania, in The Advocate newspaper highlighting Tasmania’s continued investment in increased accommodation facilities for young people at risk to help them reach independence and lead thriving, productive lives. The Tasmanian Government developed the Affordable Housing Action Plan 2019-2023 to help deliver more supported…
2 New Youth Foyers in Victoria! We are thrilled with the Victorian Government’s recent announcement to invest $50 million into youth housing, including two new Youth Foyers in #Wangaratta and #Wodonga. More than 16 per cent of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria are aged between 15 to 24. Youth Foyers are an evidence-based solution to this issue, providing…
We were delighted to discuss Jim Chalmers “values-based capital” essay with the The Australian Financial Review and showcase how Youth Foyers are an example of a model that can deliver better social outcomes and returns on investment to government, businesses and investors. Click to read article (PDF) “I believe the private sector has a really important role…
The Foyer Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members, Mrs Tracey Burton and Ms Kristy Brittain. Chairman, Keith Bryant, said: “I am very pleased with the new appointments to the Foyer Board. Both Tracey and Kristy bring strong industry experience and are highly regarded in their respective fields. With our…
Welcome the Foyer Family! Congratulations to Gold Coast Youth Foyer on joining the accredited Youth Foyer network. Achieving accreditation is a testament to the incredible work of the whole team after 12 months in operation. The Gold Coast Youth Foyer is an exciting ‘point in time’ model of care which invests in young people aged…
