Sponsor a Young Person's Journey

You can walk side by side with a young person on their journey to safety, happiness and independence. You can sponsor a young person, and partner with them as they overcome their disadvantage.

At Project Youth we believe all young people regardless of the disadvantages they face deserve the opportunity to thrive.

You can walk side by side with a young person on their journey to safety, happiness and independence. You can sponsor a young person, and partner with them as they overcome their disadvantage.

You see, Project Youth is not a one-stop-shop. Our service is ‘wrap around’, meaning each young person is supported in all walks of life until they can stand on their own two feet. Donors like you make this possible.

A young person often begins their journey at Project Youth by attending Drop In at one of our youth centres. At Drop In, they get chatting with a member of our friendly team for specialist support. A young person might then be paired with a mentor from our local community, or enrolled into one of our programs or courses.

If they face homelessness, the young person can receive grocery vouchers, and they might move into our crisis accommodation. After a few months, they often move into semi-independent housing, then to transitional housing.

During this time, the young person can also engage in court support, counselling, drug and alcohol support, education and training courses, fitness groups, mental health, peer support groups and social groups, all run through Project Youth.

But, at what cost? You have the opportunity to partner with a specific young person, and truly transform their life. Once they achieve independence (employment, private rental, safety, happiness) you can take pride in the fact that you made it possible.

Here's a breakdown of costs:

Attending drop in for 3 months = $850

Support from a case worker for 1 year with a personal trauma informed support plan = $9,800

Specialist support for mental health, drug and alcohol and/or trauma = $1,800

Supported by a mentor for 1 year = $1660

Crisis housing for 3 months = $17,200

Semi-independent housing for 18 months = $45,000

Transitional housing for 18 months = $14,700

Court Support for 3 months = $350

Peers Support or other small groups = $2,500

Whole journey for 1 young person = $93,860

Sponsor a young person’s journey, or part of their journey today. It will be the most incredible, transformational gift you could ever give.

Beth's Story

By Trina Johnson • 26 May, 2020

Imagine going through life without any support from friends or family. Imagine you had to crash on your mate’s couch for fear of going back to your parent’s house. Imagine not being able to afford your own food. Imagine not having a safe place to call home. For young people like Beth, living just down the road from you, this is the reality. Beth became homeless after a relationship breakdown with her Mum and Dad. They argued, and these arguments soon became physical. Beth became unsafe in her own home. You can save a young person from a dangerous household. You can feed a young person who is facing unemployment and hunger. You can give a young person a place to live, where they can sleep soundly at night. Your sponsorship can truly transform the life of a young person like Beth.

To take the first step to sponsoring a young person on their journey, contact support@projectyouth.org.au

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