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First Response Youth Refuge in Melton Virtual Launch
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We are delighted to report that construction of the Hope Street First Response Youth Refuge in Melton is now complete!
Hope Street marked the occasion with a virtual launch to take place during National Homelessness Week.
The following video covers the journey Hope Street has been on over the past five years to create the First Response Youth Refuge in Melton.
Produced by Youthworx, the video features interviews with:
- Hope Street’s CEO, Donna Bennett
- The Victorian Minister for Housing, the Hon. Richard Wynne
- The Mayor of Melton, Cr Lara Carli
- Hope Street’s Youth Ambassador, Nick, and
- Director of Brand Architects, Laurence Robinson.
It also features photographs by Hilary Faye and Shannyn Higgins, and an original song written for Hope Street by Bettina Spivakovsky from Upfront Events.
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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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