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OUT OF THOSE WHO PRESENTED THEMSELVES AT FRONTYARD IN 2018:

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Frontyard is a service for young people who are disengaged, at risk of, or experiencing homelessness in Melbourne’s CBD.

Frontyard is an integrated service model that addresses the physical, emotional and social needs of people aged 12 to 24.

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Homelessness is defined as living in housing that is below the minimum standard.

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I cleaned out my wardrobe and donated clothes that i grew out off and no longer needed, and popped them in the clothes drop bins in Melton

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They need housing, they need food shelters, cleaning facilities, mor support services

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We could donate blankets, bedding, canned food, clothing to shelters, or even donate money, do a drive or fundraiser.

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Home.one’s micro-cafe operations as a training ground for youth to learn the skills they need to secure stable employment within the hospitality industry. They learn everything from barista skills, food prep and customer service, setting them up for success and financial independence.

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Foodbank is the pantry to Australia’s charity sector, providing food and grocery items to 2,400 charitable organisations who run food relief programs. These programs assist more than 815,000 Australians each and every month

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FARESHARE rescue food that would otherwise go to waste, and cook it into nutritious meals for people in need.

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There are many circumstances on why people may become homeless:

family violence

family breakdown

abuse (physical, emotional, sexual)

unemployment

insufficient income to cover rent and the costs of living

difficulties getting financial assistance (Youth Allowance)

drug and alcohol abuse

mental health issues

the death of a parent or guardian