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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.
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 Australian Federation
of Homeless Organisations (AFHO).
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.
- 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.
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