Meet the passionate team leading Youth Futures’ homelessness and support services across Perth — committed to walking alongside young people facing homelessness and housing instability.
The people leading our homelessness and support services every day.
Our homelessness and support services team brings years of experience, genuine compassion, and an unwavering commitment to every young person they work with. Get to know the people leading our programs across Perth.
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Rachael Nudds
Head of Homelessness Services
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Liz Lalor
Accommodation Services Coordinator
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Helaina Dunn
Homelessness and Support Services Coordinator
“Our team shows up every day with compassion, skill, and a genuine belief in every young person they work with. From early outreach through to long-term housing support, they walk alongside young people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives — and they do it with dedication, warmth, and unwavering commitment. I couldn’t be prouder of what this team achieves every single day.”
— Rachael Nudds, Head of Homelessness Services
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.
Learn More about our accommodation & support services
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to stay, navigating a new country, or just need a hand right now; here’s everything we offer across our accommodation and support programs.
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The Nest
Explore how we support young parents navigating homelessness or housing instability. With practical guidance, casework support, and help building confidence and independence.
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Accommodation
Everything you need to know about our accommodation and housing support programs. From short-term stays through to long-term housing pathways and casework support.
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Emergency Relief
When you’re doing it tough, we’re here. Discover how we can help with essential items, care packages, and connections to the right services; quickly and without judgement.
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SETs Program
Learn how we support young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to settle in, access services, and build a life in Australia at your own pace.
