Supportive housing
High-quality accommodation with 24/7 support across 7 service offers – Education, Work, Health, Connection, Financial Capability, Housing and Independence
Advantaged Thinking
An approach to support based on recognising young people’s talents, strengths, and aspirations and empowering them to achieve their goals
Connected community
A diverse and inclusive community of young people aged 16-24, with connections to mainstream and community partners and services
Commitment to quality
Through consistent measurement of outcomes, peer learning and accreditation.
How do Youth Foyers work?
Each Youth Foyer provides housing for approximately 40 young people for up to two years, offering an independent unit with private bathroom and kitchenette, alongside communal spaces.
As a place based response, each Foyer is slightly different. Some are Education First Youth Foyers delivered in partnership with TAFE and the Brotherhood of St Laurence; others focus on learning and earning. The largest in Perth supports almost 100 young people; the smallest is just 15.
What connects all Youth Foyers is Advantage Thinking – a belief in the potential and talents of young people, and an offer of time, personalised attention, mentoring, coaching and access to opportunities needed to reach their goals – for education, employment, and life.
Who runs Youth Foyers?
There are currently 18 Accredited Youth Foyers across Australia in every state and territory except the Northern Territory.
Every Youth Foyer is delivered by local partners that tailor the Foyer model to their local community and context – this includes service organisations, community housing providers, and TAFEs, alongside education providers, employers and community groups. Thank you to each and every one of these individuals and organisations that make Youth Foyers work, and support young people to thrive.
Impact of Youth Foyers
