Hybrid housing a possible solution for youth homelessness

Youth ambassadors are bidding for government funding for 'youth foyers', a hybrid of social housing and homelessness services that help young people focus on education rather than where they're going to live.

Source: SBS

Key Points

• Youth homelessness is on the rise as more young people are priced out by the nationwide rental crisis.
• A group of community organisations, along with these youth ambassadors, are asking for federal funding in the May budget. They want help to expand the foyer program and construct 10 new 40-unit buildings for young people to access secure housing, education support and employment opportunities.
• In a statement, Homelessness Minister Julie Collins said the Government has committed to continuing investment in youth homelessness. She says it's pledged 91.7 million dollars over three years.