Short Term Accommodation For Youth

Short Term Accommodation For Youth (STAY) is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supported accommodation and associated services to young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The organization focuses on offering safe, short-term housing solutions alongside counseling, advocacy, referrals, and practical support to assist young people in stabilizing their lives and moving towards independence.

Mission and Services

STAY aims to address youth homelessness by delivering crisis accommodation and support services tailored to the needs of vulnerable young individuals. Their services include:

• Supported Accommodation: Temporary housing designed to provide a safe environment for youth facing homelessness.
• Counseling and Advocacy: Emotional and psychological support, guidance, and representation to help young people navigate their challenges.
• Referrals and Practical Support: Assistance connecting youth with educational, employment, health, and social services to promote self-sufficiency and long-term wellbeing.

Target Population

The organization primarily serves at-risk youth in the community, focusing on those who face homelessness due to various factors such as family breakdown, domestic violence, mental health issues, and economic hardship. The age group typically ranges from mid-teens to early twenties.

Context within Australian Youth Homelessness Sector

STAY operates within a broader framework of Australian services addressing youth homelessness, complementing initiatives such as Youth Foyers which integrate accommodation with education and employment pathways, and other crisis refuges offering immediate shelter. STAY’s model emphasizes short-term, supported accommodation with holistic support to enable young people to transition out of homelessness sustainably.

Registration and Legal Status

STAY is registered as a charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). This status affirms its commitment to providing community benefit through its services to vulnerable youth.

By focusing on providing immediate shelter alongside comprehensive support services, Short Term Accommodation For Youth plays a critical role in mitigating youth homelessness in Australia and fostering pathways to stable, independent living for young people in crisis.

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[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/1ba4d675-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile [2] https://foyer.org.au [3] https://yhp.org.au [4] https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/youth-services/ [5] https://www.projectyouth.org.au/crisis-refuges