Youth unemployment in Australia is at 13.8%. This is an ALL TIME high and we must act quickly. Stand with us. TAKE ACTION TODAY.

You have an opportunity to contribute to curbing a national crisis. We must create more job opportunities for young people and get young people back into work before there is a long-term impact on future economies.

As if age and “lack of experience” weren’t big enough barriers to employment…

Money

Imagine not being able to afford interview clothes, or the bus fare to attend. Imagine dreaming of becoming a nurse but lacking the finances to study. Imagine dreaming of becoming a tradie but not being able to afford a driver’s license. Imagine not being able to afford food, and lacking the energy to apply for jobs, rejection after rejection. 

Homelessness

Imagine the instability and inconsistency of couch surfing, whilst also job hunting. It’s a vicious circle. Unemployment and homelessness often come hand-in-hand. You need money to make money.

Not to mention having to explain the reason for a gap in employment, and facing the stigma associated with being homeless.

Mental Ill-health

Imagine suffering from depression or anxiety. How difficult would it be to attend an interview, let alone join a new team?

Family Dysfunction

Imagine not having a role model to teach you how to write a resume, or first day etiquette such as turning up on time. No mutual connections to facilitate work experience.

YOU can break down these barriers.

Donate today. Your donations are transformational. You can walk side-by-side with a young person during their journey to employment. You can help to fund Labour Y courses which train and educate young people. You can support a young person in all aspects of job readiness, including clothing and resume preparation. You can pay for emergency food supplies, and transport to interviews.

Whatever a young person dreams of doing, you can help them on their journey.

To all business owners, hiring managers and HR teams – we are here to tell you that YOUTH CAN DO IT.

Hiring a young person is hugely beneficial for your organisation. Many of our young people are fresh out of training courses, and are empowered and energised to utilise their new knowledge. Invest in training an enthusiastic young person, and mould the perfect candidate to fulfil your business’ needs. A young person can learn and grow, shaping the future of your business. They might even teach you a thing or two.



This is not to mention the rewarding corporate social responsibility benefits to hiring a young person with Project Youth. You can change a young person’s life forever.

A job is a big self-confidence boost for a young person. It is a positive use of time and a way to make friends. It is something to look forward to when life feels tough. It means financial stability and a sense of purpose. To a young person facing homelessness, a job means everything.