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Avery’s Story | EveryYouth

Avery shares why she’s proud of herself and why she’d help other people experiencing homelessness ‘in a heartbeat’.

Leah shares her story of overcoming youth homelessness and how she is looking forward to studying to be a mental health nurse.

Lydia shares how reaching out for help boosted her confidence and gave her the direction she needed to look forward to the future.

Victoria shares her journey towards independence and why she wants to become a social worker.

After a childhood of unstable housing, Parker shares his journey of securing his first permanent home and going to university.

Charlotte talks about how she overcame homelessness and is now returning to education to help other young people.

Read Sallie’s reflections on her difficult childhood, homelessness and her future plans to work with children and young people.

Lucy and her baby boy overcome financial hurdles to move into a home of their own. Here, she writes about her journey though support.