Youth off the Streets – connecting with young people
Description
In this episode we chat with Fatina Elabd from Youth off the Streets. Youth Off the Streets provide intervention and support at the local level with a mission to support and empower young people. Homelessness in Australia is a growing problem. Almost 25% of all homeless Australians are young people aged 12-24. Jafar Sartawy is from their Leadership Program. He is an individual with a rich and diverse background, marked by personal experiences with extreme ideologies, substance abuse within social circles, and now a deep commitment to community service and support. He talks about his dedication to helping young people navigate challenging circumstances.
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FURTHER LINKS RELATING TO THIS EPISODE
- A day in the life of a Youth Off The Streets youth worker Video
- Tyrell's story Youth Off The Streets
- Youth Off The Streets Streetwalk
- Developing connections with young people
- Helping young people have their say
- Best practice interventions for youth work
- Young people and extremism: a resource pack for youth workers
- Support for young people
- Youth Work Toolbox
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