Hope Street Youth and Family Services Ltd ("Hope Street") based in the northern and western regions of Melbourne, is one of the longest established specialist youth homelessness services in Victoria.

As a leading player with 40 years' experience in delivering responsive services to young people in local communities, Hope Street provides both strategically targeted and holistic programs for young people including young families. These programs incorporate the following:

  • Short term supported emergency accommodation
  • Outreach support for 16-25 year olds
  • Youth reconciliation involving counselling and support for young people and families
  • Advocacy, resource and referral services
  • Independent family accommodation

The following statements guide and support our work with youth and families:

Vision

A society in which all young people and young families have a safe place to call home.

Purpose

To influence change to end youth homelessness and empower young people and young families to achieve their full potential.

Values

Fairness

We treat people with impartiality and dignity.

Collaboration

We work with young people, young families, local communities and our partners – believing that together we achieve more.

Social Justice

We believe that all people have the right to be equal citizens in society and we will strive to achieve this within our purpose.

Integrity

We are true to ourselves and each other in all of our interactions.

Diversity

We create inclusive cultures that celebrate differences and similarities.

Hope

We draw on our strengths to build a better future.

Hope to Home in Whittlesea

FEATURED PILOT PROGRAM: Hope to Home in Whittlesea

Many young people face obstacles when trying to secure stable accommodation due to no rental history, lack of affordable housing, and no employment to sustain rental leases.  The Hope to Home in Whittlesea pilot program will address these issues by:

  • Facilitating the transition of up to 30 young people (and their children) from the Hope Street in Whittlesea program or Whittlesea Housing into 1 and 2 bedroom units
  • Providing case management once they secure private rental of these units
  • Helping these young people maintain their tenancy, employment, education and training, and community connections
  • Engaging the support of community stakeholders including local businesses to address barriers contributing to youth homelessness

Please contact us if you would like to become a partner and support at risk young people and young families.

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