The Foyer Foundation is very excited to welcome new Board Member Rhys Edwards. Director, Rhys Edwards has joined, representing us in Tasmania. Foyer Foundation is excited to be developing sites in Australia’s southern state and having Rhys on the team fills us with confidence for the future of Foyer. Foyer Foundation CEO Katie Hooper announced…
Welcome to the first episode of Blown Away: Conversations In Youth Foyers with Chloe Shorten and Lelani Nelson. Chloe Shorten is a mother, author and inaugural ambassador for the Foyer Foundation. Lelani Nelson is a student, youth advisor and Foyer resident. The two sat down for a virtual cup of tea, to discuss the challenges…
Great news in the Northern Territory with the appointment of two housing ministers. This month Kate Worden was appointed the new Minister for Territory Families and Urban Housing and Chansey Paech as the new Minister for Remote Housing and Town Camps. NT Shelter’s Executive Officer Peter McMillan said “Housing is a key portfolio in Government…
Foyer Foundation show their support of R U OK? Day today, and everyday. R U OK?’s vision is a world where we’re all connected and are protected from suicide. Their mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. This year has presented a…
Ahead of Father’s Day 2020, we talked to Foyer student and resident Benjamin on how living in a Foyer has improved his relationship with his Father and what the day means to him. How long have you been living at the in Foyer? I have lived at the Shepparton Education First Youth Foyer for around…
Southern Youth Foyer Project have had a big 2020, as well as being featured on Australian television series Filthy, Rich and Homeless (find out more here) they are about to hit the milestone of supporting almost 400 young people since operations began . Get to know Southern Youth Foyer Project, NSW by reading the below…
Spring has sprung at Foyers across Australia this week with help from local Bunnings. To celebrate the start of a new season, Bunnings Warehouse’s across Australia have gifted garden starter packs to Australian Foyers. Foyer staff member Caitlin commented on the positive impact the gift will have on Foyers saying; “We’re really looking forward to…
The Foyer Foundation are excited to welcome Jennifer Newton to the team. Jen has a broad depth of experience that she brings to the Project Manager role. Jen is innovative in her approach and with a background in marketing, communication and stakeholder management skills we are pleased to have her joining the team. Consolidating our…
The Foyer Foundation are proud to show our support of the LGBTIQ+ community and youth of Australia going purple for Wear It Purple Day, Friday 28th August 2020. Wear It Purple was founded in 2010 to show young people across the globe that there was hope, that there were people who did support and…
We are very excited to announce the first Youth Foyer for the Australian Capital Territory. Woden Youth Foyer is being developed n the ACT, to support all youth to achieve their potential. The project will deliver an integrated youth foyer to assist in transitioning young people to independence. Youth Foyers provide housing for young people…