We are so close... help us get over the line to 10,000 signatures

Dear supporter

Thank you for signing the Yfoundations petition calling on the Australian Government to develop a standalone National Child and Youth Homelessness and Housing Strategy.

The Australian Government has just commenced their consultation to develop a National Housing and Homelessness Plan. Now, more than ever, we need your help to promote our petition to your connections. We are so close to our 10,000 signature target which ensures it will be raised in parliament. 

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Today, 1 in 2 children and young people trying to access a crisis bed will be turned away tonight. We have to ask ourselves: Where did the other half go? Returned to a violent home? Couch surf? Sleep rough?

The Australian Government is currently consulting on a National Housing and Homelessness Plan and Yfoundations is calling on them to develop a standalone national plan to end child and youth homelessness. Why do we need a standalone plan for children and young people? Because the reasons why they become homeless and their experiences are different to adults. Their coping strategies and resources (both financial and emotional) are also different, and we must therefore respond differently. Join me by signing the petition www.yfoundations.org.au.

Finally, we have transitioned the petition to our own website at www.yfoundations.org.au. 

Let's stay committed to driving positive change for the most vulnerable children and young people in Australia who are often escalated into homelessness due to no fault of their own. 

Thank you for your support.

Trish Connolly
Chief Executive Officer
Yfoundations