Youth Homelessness Advisory Council

On Thursday the 19th of February,
YHAC members were invited to Albert Facey House by to attend a meeting with members of the Australian and New Zealand Children’s Comissioners, Guardians and Advocates, alongside other youth advocates from a range of organisations.

During the meeting, we discussed the challenges young people are facing today, including the ongoing housing crisis and the limitations within existing services. It was a valuable opportunity to share lived experiences and contribute to conversations focused on systemic change.

YHAC is grateful for the opportunity to be part of an ongoing conversation that recognises and values the perspectives of young people, and we look forward to ensuring that the voices, needs and demands of young people continue to inform policy and decision making.

✨ Service Spotlight - HHC ✨

is a healthcare organisation servicing people over the age of 12 who are experiencing homelessness, providing:

✅ Inclusive, patient-centred care that allows
each person to be involved in their recovery and supports independent decision making

✅Free Healthcare, advocacy and case management that aligns with the needs of the individual person

✅ No requirement to be carrying photo identification, a Medicare card or any form of documentation

✅ Youth friendly support that meets children and young people where they are at

You can access Homeless Healthcare by calling The Hub directly 🤳 or visiting the drop-in centre at Passages during clinic hours

How to get in touch:
📲 (08) 6260 2092
📍Vinnie’s WA Passages Engagement Hub, 143 Edward Street, Perth WA 6000

Our Service Spotlights share local services, recommended by YHAC, that support young people experiencing homelessness. Save this post to share with someone who may find this helpful, or comment below a service you’d like to see featured 💜

On Sunday, YACWA CEO Kylie and YHAC member Caitlan spoke with about the realities young people face when trying to navigate school while experiencing homelessness 🎒

As students across WA begin a new school year, children and young people without stable housing are facing additional and often invisible barriers to accessing education.

That’s why we’re calling on the WA Government to take immediate action to end child and youth homelessness through targeted, meaningful investment. 📣🏠

This past Monday, YHAC members visited St Patrick’s Community Support Centre in Fremantle! ☀️
We loved learning about their new Family Support Program and having meaningful conversations about the support they’re providing to families, children and young people. There’s some really great work happening - keep an eye on our page to see more of what’s coming up! 👀🏘

YHAC Supports and the effort to fix housing for young people in Australia. 🏠

Every child and young person deserves a safe place to call home. Yet everyday, over 700 children and young people experience homelessness in WA, Australia’s richest state.

💡Show your support by visiting www.hometime.org.au/action and sending a message to Canberra.

🏠🏠YHAC is Hiring again!🏠🏠

💎Do you have lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity?
💎Are you aged between 16 and 25?

Come and join our inclusive and supportive team!

ℹ The Youth Homelessness Advisory Council (YHAC) is a WA youth-led advocacy group, made up of young people with lived experience of homelessness.

We have multiple 💵PAID 💵Casual opportunities currently available at YHAC

⭐Get skilled up as a leader and advocate - paid training provided!
⭐Work in a team of other young people at YACWA

✅Applications close 5pm Friday the 14th of November, 2025

We are seeking a diverse team and strongly encourage Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, LGBTQIA+ young people, young people living with a disability, and young people from a refugee, migrant and multicultural backgrounds to apply.

💥To apply, scan the QR code, use the link in this post, or head to our bio💥

https://forms.office.com/r/90w9Q8ySUS

❓For any questions or to discuss accessibility requirements, call Tom on 0499 610 102 or email [email protected]

No Limits Perth is running its Wanneroo Community Services Hub next Wednesday for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness! Head down to Hepburn Centre Neighbourhood House on Wednesday the 4th of June, between 11am - 12pm, for free services and supports 💜

🌧️☀️ Come rain or shine, the Wanneroo Community Services Hub is ON this Wednesday - 4th June
🕚 11am – 12pm
📍 Hepburn Centre, 46 Highclere Blvd, Marangaroo

If you’re living homeless or doing it tough — this is for YOU. 💙 💥 FREE support & services include:
🛍️ Food hampers, clothing, towels & bedding
✂️ Haircuts
🧼 Mobile laundry
🐶 Dog wash
🍽️ Sausage sizzle
🍼 Nappies, toiletries & hygiene items
📚 Books & more
🍋 Food hampers, fresh food & frozen meals
⚖️ Legal advice & tenancy support
👨‍⚖️ Justice of the Peace
🧥 Brand-new clothing from Thread Together
🐾 Pet food & supplies
💬 Friendly faces, no judgment, just kindness

Brought to you by No Limits Perth in collaboration with our amazing community partners 💛

🔁 Repost from WA 🔁

The 2025 Rental Affordability Snapshot (RAS) has dropped! 💥 ⬇️

Each year, RAS measures the likelihood of individuals on income support in varying situations finding a suitable home to rent in the private market. While we have seen a slight increase in properties available in comparison to 2024, majority of these are still out of reach for those on income support!

Statistics are showing that out of 3,523 private rentals (in March 2025):
🔸 A single person receiving JobSeeker could afford 0 properties
🔸 A person on the Age Pension could afford 7 properties
🔸 A single person on minimum wage could afford 14 properties

Western Australians need access to both affordable AND appropriate homes to ensure we can combat the ongoing rental affordability crisis. A joint effort from the Commonwealth and State governments, we can work towards long-lasting solutions. 🤝

🔗 Read the full RAS for 2025 through the link in our bio!

Last week, some of our team members visited Mission Australia's Youth Accommodation Support Service (aka the YASS) as a part of YHAC's Service Review program!

YHAC partners with local organisations to understand how their services work with young people experiencing homelessness, giving honest, experience-based feedback on how they can better support young people 📣

Led by young people with lived experiences of homelessness and housing insecurity, YHAC's Service Reviews give unique insights to help services better support young people. Improving young people’s experiences with these services is super important to prevent future experiences of homelessness 💜

💬 Comment below which services you want to see YHAC working with next 🙌