Our guest speaker, Sheryn Cooper, provided a summary of the role and activities of the Kids Under Cover organisation. Kids Under Cover is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preventing youth homelessness and it currently operates in Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. It is estimated that there are currently 116,427 homeless people and 29% of these are under 25 years old. The organisation has assisted over 3,000 young people to date. The reasons for a homeless status are varied and include trauma and grief, family homes are often overcrowded and mental health issues can really affect relationships within the home. Homelessness can result from having no physical or emotional space at home. Kids Under Cover provides secure accommodation within the home environment by supplying studios, as well as educational scholarships. |