ABOUT QYHC

We are…

A peak body advocating for young homeless people and supporting the services that work with them.

We are self funded and our work is reliant on community support.

Our Ultimate Goal is...

To ensure that young people regardless of their age, social status, sexuality, ethnicity, income or ability are socially and economically included in our community.

History...

Queensland Youth Housing Coalition (QYHC) is a not-for-profit organisation that is formed through the coalition of organisations and individuals advocating for and improving housing options and related issues appropriate to the needs of young people. QYHC has been operational since 1984 and contributes at both policy and service delivery levels to the provision of services for homeless and at risk of homelessness young people.

Functions...

QYHC has a number of functions:

• Delivers the Youth Support Coordinator Hub Program across Queensland via the Hub Facilitators;
• Acts as an information resource for young people and those involved in young people’s housing and related issues;
• Provides information and training through forums and workshops;
• Networks with other peak bodies and statewide organisations;
• Educates and assists local communities to assess young people’s housing needs and to develop appropriate youth housing policy;
• Initiates and participates in research projects;
• Advocates on behalf of young people;
• Participates in national issues through involvement with the National Youth Coalition for Housing (NYCH) and Homelessness Australia

Join QYHC

A Coalition is only as strong as its membership. The experience and knowledge of the members of QYHC is drawn from a cross-section of the community, including youth shelters. By becoming a member you are bringing your expertise to the Coalition.

As a member, you are entitled to information, representation and the right to participate.

» Download the QYHC membership application here.

QYHC objects

• To investigate the needs of homeless youth and promote the development of appropriate services and policies.
• To support and coordinate existing local youth programs for accommodation, for related services and to facilitate the establishment of new programs.
• To encourage the extension and development of accommodation and support facilities for homeless young people in Queensland, through a range of options, including short and medium term accommodation and support of long term accommodation as defined.
• To join with any organisation with similar objects and to assist and supplement the work of such organisations wherever possible.
• To carry out research, training and community education through seminars, workshops, preparing papers and other means.
• To increase access of young homeless people to community resources, and foster responsiveness of these to the needs of homeless youth.
• To ensure young people are relieved of poverty through advocacy, policy, debate, consultation and development.