Youth Housing Program
Youth housing services and support in Northern Sydney for young people at risk of homelessness.
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Do you or a young person you know need support to avoid homelessness?
In the Youth Housing Program, we provide a stable foundation for young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. If you are aged 16-24 in Northern Sydney and struggling to find or maintain stable housing, you are not alone, we are here to help.
How the Youth Housing Program works
With the help of Link Wentworth and Bridge Housing, our trusted community housing partners, we offer homes to young people who need support. This includes subsidised rent, a safe place to call home, and personal support and guidance from a Burdekin Case Manager.
Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment while you gain skills and the confidence to succeed on your own.
Our Youth Housing Program provides:
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A place to live
A mix of houses and apartments.
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Case management support
You’ll work one-on-one with a case manager to reach your personal goals.
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Skill-building opportunities
We’ll help you develop independent living skills, like budgeting, cooking, and job searching.
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A community of support
Our housing options are in the Northern Sydney area, so you’ll be part of a welcoming and friendly community.
Who can apply to the Youth Housing Program?
The Youth Housing Program supports young people who:
- Are between the ages of 16 and 24
- Are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their home
- Want to work with us to achieve their personal goals and develop their skills
- Have some basic living skills and are ready to live with others in a shared environment
- Have an income of less than $780 (current 2024) per week and strong ties to the Northern Sydney area
Types of housing available
In the Youth Housing Program, we offer different types of housing depending on your needs:
Link Wentworth housing partnership properties
If you enter the Burdekin Youth Housing Program, you will sign a standard lease with Link Wentworth and have the benefits of Burdekin’s ongoing case management support as you transition into your new living situation.
This support includes guidance on budgeting, life skills, and access to resources that can help you thrive. You’ll have the freedom to create your own space while knowing that help is always just a call away.
Get started with Youth Housing Program
Do you need support to avoid homelessness?
Contact us at (02) 8976 1777 and speak to one of our friendly referral intake workers. If you or someone you know are at risk of homelessness, there is help available.
We’re here Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Please note: Our youth housing program does not provide emergency housing. If you need emergency housing for today, please call Link2Home 1800 152 152.
Get started with Youth Housing Program
Do you need support to avoid homelessness?
Contact us at (02) 8976 1777 and speak to one of our friendly referral intake workers. If you or someone you know are at risk of homelessness, there is help available.
We’re here Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Please note: Our youth housing program does not provide emergency housing. If you need emergency housing for today, please call Link2Home 1800 152 152.
Your right to be heard
How to make a complaint
We believe that every voice matters. If you’re not happy with the services or support you’ve received, we want to hear from you. As a client of our Youth Housing Program, you have the right to make a complaint at any time. Here’s how you can do it:
Youth Housing Program case study
In December 2022, we welcomed an 18-year-old single mother, into our Youth Housing program. She arrived with her two beautiful children—her son, 2 years old, and her daughter, just 17 months. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, as they moved into a small home that became their first private space to call their own.
Over 18 months, this young mother made incredible progress. With support from Burdekin, she embarked on driving lessons and is now just steps away from obtaining her driver’s licence.
Determined to create a better future for herself and her children, she chose to pursue a Certificate III in Beauty Services. Balancing motherhood and her studies is no small feat, but with a reliable childcare facility, she excelled in her coursework and passed with flying colours.
Her hard work and dedication paid off when she secured a job at a local beauty spa, where she now works three days a week.
Despite the difficulties she’s faced, including navigating domestic violence orders and learning to manage her finances, she has grown stronger and wiser, mastering the art of budgeting and saving for her family’s needs.
Burdekin’s volunteer community came together to support her - repainting the interior of her home, repairing the bathroom, tidying up the garden, and donating new car seats, a mattress and kitchen supplies.
Her journey is a testament to her strength, courage, and unwavering commitment to create a better life for her children. We look forward to witnessing her growth as she builds a brighter future for her family.
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