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For over forty years, Youth Futures has been walking alongside young people in WA facing homelessness, barriers to education, and hardship. Find out who we are, what we stand for, and how we show up every day.

At Youth Futures, we believe every young person matters

Regardless of who they are or the circumstances they find themselves in.

For over forty years we have been walking alongside young West Australians facing homelessness, barriers to education, and hardship, providing the holistic support and opportunities they need to build a future they’re proud of.

We work across two core areas: homelessness and support services, and education and training, always guided by a commitment to meeting young people where they are, without judgement and without conditions.

What we stand for

  • Our Vision

    Communities where all young people are valued, respected, and celebrated.

  • Our Mission

    To provide young people with professional, compassionate services that increase community participation, build independence, and enhance wellbeing.

  • Our Purpose

    To be a united force of empowerment for young people marginalised by adversity and institutional discrimination.

Real support. Real outcomes. Real change.

Behind every statistic is a young person who showed up and backed themselves.
  • 2178
    Units of competency completed by students
    In 2025, over 230 qualifications were awarded across our programs, the third year in a row we’ve exceeded 200. Behind every number is a young person
  • 9553
    Nights of sleep across transitional and 24/7 supported accommodation services
    In 2025, 66 young parents and children received support through our accommodation and outreach programs.
  • 5481
    Drop-in attendance across 2025 at Altone Youth Centre
    Over 250 Emergency Relief essentials care packages were provided in 2025

Our Values

  • Empathy

    We listen first. Every young person has their own story, and we take the time to understand it before anything else.

  • Empowerment

    We believe in the capacity of every young person to shape their own future. Our role is to walk alongside them, not in front of them.

  • Unity

    We are stronger together. When we connect and collaborate, across our teams, our partners, and our community, good things happen.

  • Integrity

    We say what we’ll do and we do what we say. Young people and their families can count on us to show up with honesty and respect.

  • Vigour

    We bring energy, passion, and restless determination to everything we do, because the young people we support deserve nothing less.

Acknowledgement of Country

Youth Futures acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work across Western Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the importance of young people as the future leaders of their communities, and we are committed to walking alongside First Nations young people with respect, humility, and care.

Child Safe Organisation

Youth Futures is a registered Child Safe Organisation. The safety, wellbeing, and best interests of children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating environments where young people feel respected, heard, and protected.

Learn more about who we are

There’s so much more to discover. Whether you want to understand where we came from, meet the people behind our programs, or see the difference we’re making every year, here’s where to start.

“Without Youth Futures, I’d probably still be struggling day to day with housing, money, and feeling isolated. Youth Futures has given me practical help but also emotional support, which has made such a big difference.”

Our programs at a glance

From accommodation and education to emergency relief and community connection — here’s a snapshot of how we support young people across WA. Click through to find out more about each program.

Turning Struggles into Strength

Each year we support over 3,000 young people who have found themselves in a difficult situation. It can be easy to forget that behind every statistic is a real person; A person with their own story, their own reason for seeking our help, and their own hopes for the future.
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