Yfoundations is a proud supporter of the Home Time Campaign and we welcome the announcement from the Federal Government and from Clare O'Neil.
This Budget marks an incredible win for young people across Australia.
Home Time has been driven by the experiences of young people and organisations like Yfoundations who will keep advocating for children and young people experiencing homelessness.
This is a huge step toward a fairer, more equitable housing system, one that recognises young people’s needs and gives them the safety and stability they deserve.
Find out more on the Home Time website: .au
Today, we’re celebrating this moment with the thousands of young people, advocates and organisations who made this possible. #HomeTime hashtag#FixHousingForYoungPeople
A massive thank you to everyone who helped make Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2026 a huge success.
YHMD raises awareness about youth homelessness to ensure the issues and realities of young people experiencing and at risk of homelessness remain high on the public agenda.
This only happens with the support of people like you and organisations like yours.
Thank you from Yfoundations and the 43,000 children and young people who reach out to homelessness services every year.
yhmd.org.au
Yesterday was Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
Like many people right now, our team feels the weight of a difficult world with cost‑of‑living pressures, instability, and uncertainty about what comes next.
But one thing is clear to us: young people don’t choose homelessness.
Every day, we choose to stand up for them.
We’ve chosen work that’s unlikely to make us wealthy, but allows us to be part of change, because we believe, deeply, that every young person deserves a safe home, dignity and support.
When we say youth homelessness matters, we mean it. Not just because it’s our job, but because we know it’s not young people’s fault, and they deserve so much better.
To support YHMD we’re joining with our sector colleagues to ask that you:
🧡 Educate – by sharing and amplifying YHMD messaging
🧡 Donate – to youth homelessness services
🧡 Advocate – by contacting your local member of parliament
@yfoundations@yhmday@propertyindustryfoundation
#YHMD #YouthHomelessnessMatters #EveryYoungPersonDeservesAHome
Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
Last year nearly 43,000 children and young people presented alone to specialist homelessness services. 1 in 10 were under 14 years old. 40% of Australia’s homeless population is under 25 years of age.
Show your support by sharing messages and content, hosting and attending YHMD events, donating to services and advocating to end child and youth homelessness.
Educate. Activate. Donate. Advocate.
Together we can all play a part in ending child and youth homelessness.
yhmd.org.au
This Youth Homelessness Matters Day (today) we want a safe place for every young Australian.
Show your support by sharing messages and content, hosting and attending YHMD events, donating to services and advocating to end child and youth homelessness.
Educate. Activate. Donate. Advocate.
End youth homelessness.
yhmd.org.au
Across Australia, nearly 43,000 children and young people presented on their own to homelessness services. Half of them are turned away because services aren’t sufficiently funded to accommodate them. Share the reality of youth homelessness and help create a safe place for every young Australian. End youth homelessness.
yhmd.org.au
Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day. It's a national day to raise awareness about child and youth homelessness.
Every year 43,000 children and young people present alone to services seeking help.
To support YHMD we’re asking that you:
EDUCATE – by sharing and amplifying YHMD messaging.
ACTIVATE – by hosting and attending YHMD events.
DONATE – to youth homelessness services
ADVOCATE – to end youth homelessness by contacting your local member of parliament
By coming together we can all play a part in ending child and youth homelessness.
yhmd.org.au
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Of more concern is the 2 in 3 people who seek crisis accommodation that we have no choice but to turn away because we simply do not have the room.
This is the heartbreaking reality as demand increases and resources continue to be limited.
Today, on Youth Homelessness Matters Day, join us and @yfoundations on a call for action.
🚩 We are in crisis. We need help to keep our community safe.
Learn more at .au
#YHMD26 #Youth #Homelessness #Crisis #Support #SOS
Tomorrow (Wednesday April 15) is Youth Homelessness Matters Day and we’re calling for a safe place for every young Australian. Every year 43,000 children and young people present alone to services seeking help.
To support YHMD we’re asking that you:
EDUCATE – by sharing and amplifying YHMD messaging.
ACTIVATE – by hosting and attending YHMD events.
DONATE – to youth homelessness services
ADVOCATE – to end youth homelessness by contacting your local member of parliament
By coming together we can all play a part in ending child and youth homelessness.
yhmd.org.au
Coffee and Conversation for Youth Homelessness Matters Day
When: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 10:30 AM AEDT
Where: 120 Maxwell Rd, Ingle Farm
Start the morning with a FREE coffee and casual conversation to raise awareness and promote discussion on ending child and youth homelessness. Join the The Salvation Army and Youth Services South Australian this Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
Youth homelessness is the reality nobody’s watching.
Youth Homelessness Matters Day is April 15.
We’re calling for a safe place for every young Australian. Every year 43,000 children and young people present alone to services seeking help.
To support YHMD you can:
EDUCATE – by sharing and amplifying YHMD messaging.
ACTIVATE – by hosting and attending YHMD events. If you’re running an event register it with us so we can promote it for you. You can also order merchandise to support your event
DONATE – to youth homelessness services
ADVOCATE – to end youth homelessness by contacting your local member of parliament
By coming together we can all play a part in ending child and youth homelessness.
yhmd.org.au
Young people who have experienced homelessness are truly extraordinary. They are strong and resilient and shouldn't be defined by their past situation.
'I Am' was produced by Yfoundations' 2025 Youth Homelessness Representative Council and gives this group of incredible young people a platform to show what all young people can achieve when they are in an environment that allows them to thrive.
Youth Homelessness Matters Day is Wednesday, April 15. Share YHMD messages and content (including I Am) and help shine a light on the reality of youth homelessness.
