YOUTH HOMELESSNESS MATTERS DAY

thank you!

To the Glenorchy City Council and all of our amazing sponsors, funders, partners and friends that helped us bring together an amazing event to not only have fun but to raise awareness around Youth Homelessness Matters Day and the community who are here to help when you need us.

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A white canopy tent with 'HOME BASE' and 'Glenorchy City Council' flags in a park. People are sitting on inflatable sofas under the tent and walking in the background with trees and a hill nearby.

Two people, a man in a suit and an older woman in black hoodie, are talking at an outdoor event with a booth behind them. The booth has a banner that reads 'Troublesmiths' and a display with cartoon faces and a spin wheel. Other people are present in

Two people talking at an outdoor booth for TroubleSmaths, with a large sign displaying cartoon faces and the website URL.

Children and adults gather around a table at an outdoor event under a tent with 'HOME BASE' branding, with cars parked on a grassy field in the background.

Multiple high voltage electrical stickers with a blue background on a blue surface.

A collection of blue silicone wristbands with white text that reads 'HIT 100.9' and 'HIT Lo.'

Collection of blue silicone wristbands with white text that reads 'HIT 00.9' arranged in a transparent container.

Group of children and adults at an outdoor booth with rainbow-colored decorations, art supplies, and food items during a community event.

Two women smiling at a Pride event, standing in front of a table under a black canopy with the words 'HOME BASE' on it. One woman holds a rainbow pride flag, both wear sunglasses and black hoodies with pride pins, and there are other people and cars

Two women at a pride event outdoors, smiling, wearing sunglasses, with rainbow pride badges and buttons on their clothing, one holding a rainbow pride flag.

A group of children at a skate park, with two boys in helmets and a girl sitting with a skateboard, while an adult with dreadlocks holds a clipboard nearby. Other kids skate in the background, with trees and colorful fall foliage.

A group of children and teenagers skating and riding scooters at an outdoor skate park, with a man high-fiving a young skater. The background has trees with autumn foliage and hills.

Adults and children skating at an outdoor skate park. One man with long hair and a skateboard is giving a high-five to a person with a helmet and protective gear, holding a clipboard. Other children are riding scooters and skateboards. Trees with red

Group of five young people and a skateboarding instructor standing together at a skate park, with a hill and trees in the background.

A group of five skateboarders standing together at a skate park, with trees and hills in the background.

People gathered outdoors at a booth with a laptop and sound equipment, with children and an adult around, some sitting and others standing, on a grassy area near a skate park.

A young man in a black hoodie sitting at a table with a laptop, surrounded by three young girls, one holding a microphone, outside during the day, with various items and backpacks on the table.

A young man in a black hoodie is sitting at a table outdoors, working on a laptop, with several children gathered around him, one of whom is holding a microphone.

A young man with blue eyes and dark hair, wearing a black hoodie, is speaking with two young girls with blonde hair, sitting outdoors at a table during daytime. The background shows a grassy hill.

Three young people sitting outdoors, with two girls facing away and a boy with a hoodie talking between them.

Two women sitting outside near a beige tent, engaged in conversation. One woman is sitting in a mobility scooter; she wears a purple striped beanie, sunglasses, and a puffy vest. The other woman is seated on a green camping chair, dressed in a black

Two women talking in front of a beige tent decorated with animal and nature-themed felt decorations, including a tiger and leaves. One woman in a wheelchair is wearing a blue hat and vest, and the other woman is wearing a black jacket and sitting on

Six young people sitting and relaxing on sofa and bean bag chairs outdoors at a community event, with tents and people walking in the background.

Six young people sitting on a grey inflatable sofa at an outdoor event, with some people walking and booths in the background.

A black feather-shaped flag with white text reading "Hone Basil" beside a white event tent in an outdoor setting, with blurred people in the background.

Two women sitting on inflatable sofas under a white tent with a black flag that says 'Home Base' at an outdoor event.

A woman playing cricket on a grassy field during a community event, with tents, vans, and other people in the background.

A colorful poster with ideas for a youth hub, including activities like cooking, dancing, and record music, with cutouts of pumpkins and various handwritten notes.

Colorful handwritten notes on a white paper listing activities such as cooking, dumplings, catching up with friends, and singing out loud, with illustrations and other colorful text.

A corkboard at an outdoor event displays rainbow pride flags for a game called 'Name the Flag,' with a small bag of labels and black dots for participants to place on the flags.

People gathered at an outdoor event with a table of supplies, including markers, paper, and sanitizer, in a grassy area with parked cars and trees in the background.

A person with orange hair and multiple colorful beaded bracelets is holding a pair of scissors and cutting paper, with a blurred background of other people and items.

A person with red hair cutting a small paper with scissors, surrounded by colorful bracelets, in an outdoor setting with other people and supplies in the background.

A person holding scissors and beads at a craft fair or event, surrounded by other people and craft supplies.

A person with shoulder-length hair wearing a black t-shirt and colorful beaded bracelets on both wrists is cutting a piece of paper with scissors. There is a rainbow pride flag attached to their waist, and a table with various craft supplies is visib

Two young girls and an adult woman standing outdoors at an event, with cars and trees in the background. They are wearing black hoodies with HB logos and badges. Rainbow flags and colored markers are on the table in front of them.

People skateboarding and sitting at a skate park outdoors during daytime, with trees and hills in the background.

Skateboarders practicing tricks at a skatepark while a group of friends watches and chats, greenery and trees in the background.

Skateboarders at a skate park with onlookers sitting and watching, trees with colorful foliage in the background.

A person in a black hoodie speaking with an older man in a suit at an outdoor event decorated with rainbow flags and LGBTQ+ pride banners.

A man in a suit with a rainbow rainbow pin on the lapel, smiling and talking to people at a booth with rainbow flags and decorations, members of an LGBTQ+ pride event.

A woman laughs and interacts with an older man in a suit at an outdoor event, with tents, a basketball hoop, and people in the background.

Two people talking at an outdoor event under a black canopy tent with a Trouble Smiths stand displaying caricature faces and a wheel of fortune, with other people and parked cars in the background.

Two people are engaged in conversation at an outdoor event, with a booth in the background displaying a sign that reads 'Trouble Smiths' and featuring cartoon characters. Several other individuals are present near the booth, and a whiteboard with not

Two people talking at an outdoor event, one in a suit and the other in a hoodie, with a booth behind them displaying a sign reading 'Trouble Smiths' and cartoon face drawings.

Skateboarder performing a trick at an outdoor skate park, with trees and a person in the background.

Skateboarder mid-air at a skate park with trees and red foliage in the background.

A young male skateboarder mid-air performing a trick at a skate park with onlookers in the background.

A young male skateboarder performing a jump at a skate park with onlookers and trees in the background.

Teenager performing a kickflip on a skateboard at a skatepark, with people in the background and trees in the distance.

A boy wearing a striped shirt and black shorts performing a skateboard trick in a skate park with onlookers in the background and green trees with hills in the distance.

A young boy in a striped shirt and shorts performing a kickflip on his skateboard at a skatepark with people and greenery in the background.

Corkboard displaying various pride and LGBTQ+ flags with a sign that says 'Name the Flag, How many can you get?'

A woman showing a display board of different pride flags to a young girl at an outdoor event.

A woman and a girl are at a booth with a corkboard displaying multiple rainbow flags, each labeled with different pride flags like 'Pride Flag', 'Trans Flag', 'Union Pride Flag', etc. The woman is bending over, looking at the flags, while the girl is

A police officer talking to a group of people at an outdoor event under a tent with a whiteboard and promotional materials.

Police officer and community members at an outdoor information booth discussing community wisdom and skills development.

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black jacket and striped shirt, is talking to a person in a black shirt with 'HOMEBASE' written on the back. The woman has her right hand over her chest and is holding a paper food tray in her left hand. In the

Three people engaging in conversation at an outdoor event. The woman on the right is holding a plate of food. The person on the left, wearing a black HOMEBBASE shirt and hat, is speaking to her. A young boy is visible in the background.

Two women are smiling and talking to each other, standing in front of a blue backdrop with white text. A young girl with red hair is in the foreground, slightly out of focus.

Three women at a booth with a dark blue backdrop displaying the words "Mothers. Be inspired. Be empowered. Be free." One woman with blonde hair and a black hoodie is talking and laughing with another woman with long blonde hair and a black sweatshirt

A radio station booth set up outdoors with a blue tablecloth and a large sign reading "HIT 100.9". Four people are engaging in conversation around the booth, with a blue Jeep parked behind them. One person is in a wheelchair with a purple hat, two ar

People at a promotional booth for HIT 100.9 radio station, with a Jeep vehicle in the background. Two people are standing and talking to a seatbound individual while a woman observes. The booth has a blue tablecloth and promotional materials.

Two young women sitting on a gray couch under a white tent at an outdoor event, with skateboard and water bottle nearby, while others are in the background with tents and a van.

Two women sitting on a gray sofa under a white canopy at an outdoor event in Glenorchy, with flags and parked cars in the background.

A group of people gathered around a table outdoors, with two young boys sitting at the table. One boy is using a laptop and speaking into a microphone, while the other is writing or drawing on paper. Others are standing around, with some using smartp

A young man with blue eyes in a black hoodie holding a microphone and speaking to a person seated across from him at an outdoor event. The seated person has their back to the camera. There is a woman standing nearby holding a cup, and equipment like

A boy and a woman smiling at an outdoor event, with tents and people in the background.

A woman and a boy smiling at an outdoor event, with tents, cars, and other people in the background.

People watching a UFC fight on a large TV screen mounted on the back of a vehicle.

People watching a UFC fight on a large screen inside the back of a vehicle

People skateboarding at a skatepark with tents and spectators in the background, surrounded by trees and power lines.

Skateboarders and spectators at a busy outdoor skatepark event with tents and banners in the background.

A young skateboarder wearing a helmet and protective gear performs a trick on a skatepark ramp, while spectators and photographers observe from around.

A boy skateboarding on a skate park bowl while people watch and take photos at an outdoor event with tents and flags.

A woman in a black hoodie stands outdoors with a microphone and recording device, overlooking a park where children and adults are playing and socializing.

A woman is speaking in front of a small audience outdoors at an event, with a microphone on a stand. Behind her are vans and tents, including one with 'Mission Australia Youth Beat' branding. Some people are standing, one person is in a wheelchair, a

A woman speaking outdoors at a community event or festival, with tents and people in the background, and a hilly, wooded landscape.

A woman at a community booth talking to children at an outdoor event. The booth has a table with coloring supplies and a flag with rainbow colors above. There are other children and a vehicle in the background.

A woman with a beige knit hat and black t-shirt engaging with children at an outdoor booth with a blue tablecloth, under a canopy, with other children and cars in the background.

People at an outdoor booth with rainbow flags and LGBTQ+ symbols, engaging with a woman behind the table promoting Melbourne City Council, with children and a man interacting, during a community event.

People at an outdoor booth decorated with rainbow Pride flags, engaging in activities, representing LGBTQ+ support and community event.

A group of people gathered outdoors near a support vehicle, with a woman speaking into a microphone in front of the van, and several children and adults in the background, some being filmed or photographed.

Group of five women standing outdoors, smiling at the camera, wearing black hoodies and casual clothing, with trees and a building in the background.

Group of five women standing outdoors, smiling, wearing dark clothing, some with sunglasses and lanyards, one holding a cup, in front of a brick building with trees and mountains in the background.

Young boy in striped shirt and black shorts performing a skateboarding trick at a skate park, with other people in the background, surrounded by trees and hills.

A young skateboarder in a white t-shirt performing a trick on a skate ramp at an outdoor skateboarding event, with onlookers and event banners in the background.

Skateboarder performing a trick on a concrete ramp at an outdoor skateboarding event with spectators and banners in the background.

Skateboarder performing a trick on a skate park ledge with trees and red autumn leaves in the background.

A young girl wearing a pink helmet and black protective gear skateboarding at a skatepark, with other people in the background.

A young girl wearing a pink helmet and black outfit skateboarding at a skatepark, with a group of people and children in a park in the background.

A young girl wearing a pink helmet skateboarding at a skatepark with grass and trees in the background, while other children and adults are visible.

People playing basketball on an outdoor court during a community event with tents, a van, and trees in the background.

A woman in a white shirt and jeans helping a young boy with a basketball on an outdoor court during a community event, with people and tents in the background.

People playing basketball outdoors, with a boy holding a basketball, a woman and two teenagers on the court, and a crowd of spectators and a purple tent in the background.

People playing basketball outdoors at a park with a purple tent and a ferris wheel in the background.

People playing basketball outdoors at a park with a purple Tasmania team tent and power lines in the background.

People playing basketball on an outdoor court at a community park, with tents and vehicles in the background, and trees with autumn foliage.

A group of children and adults playing basketball on an outdoor court during a community event. There are tents, food trucks, and cars in the background with trees and houses behind the park.

People playing basketball on an outdoor court with onlookers and tents in the background, during a community event.

A young person skateboarding at a concrete skate park with autumn trees in the background.

Young skateboarder performing a trick at skatepark with autumn foliage in background.

A young skateboarder dressed in black performs a trick at a skatepark, with trees and a parking lot in the background.

A young skateboarder in black clothing and a black hat is performing a trick at an outdoor skate park during autumn, with trees showing fall colors and a parking lot visible in the background.

A skateboarder in black clothing and beanie caught mid-air performing a trick at a skate park surrounded by trees with red and green foliage.

A skateboarder in a black t-shirt, beanie, and jeans is in mid-air performing a trick at a skate park with autumn-colored trees and power lines in the background.

A person wearing black clothes, a black beanie, and striped sneakers skateboarding at a concrete skate park on a cloudy day with trees and power lines in the background.

Skateboarder performing a trick at a skate park during a community event with tents, people, and trees in the background.

A skateboarding boy is in the foreground at a skatepark, with several people gathered around tents and seating areas in the background, and cars parked behind trees on a hill.

People skateboarding near a skatepark with tents and cars in the background, surrounded by tall trees.

A skatepark with a young boy skateboarding in mid-air, and a lively event with tents, people, and cars in the background.

People gathered at an outdoor skatepark event, with tents, banners, and performers setting up on a grassy field, surrounded by trees and vehicles.

A young person skateboarding at a skate park with an audience and event tents in the background.

A skateboarder performing a trick at a skatepark during an outdoor event, with people and tents in the background.

Grilling hamburger patties on a flat-top griddle with some being flipped or cooked.

Meat patties and sausages cooking on a griddle, with a person wearing black gloves handling a tray of cooked food.

A DJ wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and a black hoodie with white text, is DJing at an outdoor event with a laptop decorated with various stickers, including a red 'TOPS' sticker, in front of him. There is a tent and blurred vehicles in the backgro

Young woman speaking into a microphone outdoors at a park during daytime, with people and skateboarding in the background.

A woman with long dark hair holding a microphone and speaking or singing outdoors, wearing a brown T-shirt with pink lettering, and having tattoos on her left arm.

Young woman with long dark hair holding a microphone and speaking outdoors, wearing a brown T-shirt with pink graphic, has tattoos on her arms, with a blurred background of trees and people.

Person wearing black glove creates spray paint art on paper using a spray can, with several other spray cans on the table covered in colorful paint splatters.

A man and boy wearing masks and gloves spray paint a circular design on paper outdoors, with spray paint cans and a colorful tablecloth on a table in front of them. There is a tent and large trees in the background.

Person wearing black gloves spray-painting on a piece of paper, with multiple spray paint cans on the table.

Collection of colorful spray-painted space-themed artwork on paper, featuring planets with vibrant colors and cosmic backgrounds, with spray paint cans nearby on grass.

Collection of spray-painted images of planets on paper, with spray paint cans and a partial view of a person's legs nearby, outdoors on grass.

A woman at an outdoor event is holding a lion's head plush costume above her head and smiling. She is wearing glasses and a black shirt with buttons. To her side, a man in a green hoodie and sunglasses is sitting and smiling. In the background, there

A community outreach event in an open field features volunteers and attendees around a mobile van with pink and white graphics promoting Youthbeat. A woman is handing out pamphlets, a man is sitting at a table covered with a colorful blanket, and a s

Two young girls, one in a pink sweater and the other in a blue jacket, decorating cupcakes at a pride event table with rainbow flags and pride-themed decorations.

Two young girls at an outdoor event, surrounded by rainbow flags and craft supplies. The girl on the right is wearing a blue jacket and decorating a cupcake, while the girl on the left, in a pink sweater, is also engaged in a craft activity.

Person decorating a cupcake with colorful sprinkles, surrounded by frosting and cupcake supplies on a table.

A child holding a tube of blue icing, decorating a cupcake with colorful sprinkles. The table has various decorating supplies including more icing tubes, sprinkles, and a container, with a colorful rainbow wristband in the foreground.

A group of children and women at an outdoor booth under a large canopy with a sign reading 'HOME BASE'. The booth has various items on the table, and the women are wearing black shirts with logos and name tags. The children are interacting with the b

Girl on a bright green bicycle at a booth, with an adult man, in an outdoor event. The girl is wearing a white cap and black hoodie. Booth displays informational banners and materials.

A girl sitting on a green bicycle at an outdoor health event, shaking hands with a man wearing a purple shirt with supportive message, with informational booths and banners in the background.

A young girl riding a green bicycle at an outdoor event, blending fresh fruit into a smoothie with an adult man helping. The girl is smiling and wearing a white cap and a black hoodie, while the man is wearing a purple t-shirt with an inscription abo

A girl riding a green bike with a front basket at an outdoor event, with a person in a purple shirt supporting her and two people behind a booth with banners and informational posters.

A man in a wheelchair and a woman lying on the ground play giant Jenga outside at a health event, with an ambulance and event tent in the background.

People participating in an outdoor event with tents, an ambulance, and various displays. One person is playing giant Jenga, and others are sitting and chatting.

A young girl wearing a pink helmet, black sweatshirt, knee and elbow pads, and blue sneakers riding a skateboard in a parking lot near a park.

A child wearing a rainbow-colored helmet skateboarding at a skate park, with other kids and adults in the background and autumn trees.

A DJ wearing sunglasses, a black hoodie with white lettering, a black baseball cap with a green sticker, and headphones around his neck, is operating a turntable outdoors.

A young woman with dark hair, a nose piercing, and tattoos on her arm, standing outdoors with a microphone nearby, wearing a brown T-shirt with a pink and white graphic design.

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a brown t-shirt and standing outdoors near a microphone, with a blurred green background.

An outdoor stage with a woman speaking into a microphone and a DJ set up with equipment, set against a backdrop of colorful trees and hills, with children playing and walking nearby.

A black canopy with white text that reads 'Be HERS.' and a small white bird illustration.

A woman with long blonde hair wearing dark sunglasses and a black sweatshirt, standing outdoors and talking to another person with long red hair, under a temporary shelter.

People skateboarding at a skatepark with a covered seating area and trees in the background.

A group of young people wearing white hoodies with text, gathered outdoors at an event with a green and blue canopy, some with backpacks and a stuffed animal, under a tent that displays the website headsapce.org.au.

People attending an outdoor event with multiple vendor tents, including booths for a charity supporting anti-slavery efforts, a health organization, and other community organizations. Children are seen playing, and some adults is engaging in conversa

Outdoor community event with tents and people walking around on a grassy field, mountains and trees in the background.

A woman wearing a black cap and black jacket is talking to a man who is wearing a black hoodie. The hoodie has white text on the back that reads 'Derwent Valley Youth Future Action Team (DTAY)' and 'www.dval.com.au Facilitator'. They are outdoors wit

A woman in a black jacket and cap talking to a man in a black hoodie, with the back of his hoodie displaying the words 'Dewert Valley Youth Future Action Team (DVTAT)' and a website URL.

A person holding a flyer that reads 'LGBTQIQA+ Inclusion Survey' at an outdoor event. The person is wearing rainbow-colored accessories and a black hoodie. Several others are sitting and talking near booths decorated with rainbow flags and banners, c

Man holding an LGBTQIA+ inclusion survey pamphlet at an outdoor event with rainbow flags, involving three other people, with informational booths and rainbow decorations in the background.

Three smiling adults, two women and one man, standing outdoors on a grassy field with tents and trees in the background.

Three smiling adults, two women and one man, standing outdoors at a public event in a grassy field with tents, flags, and people in the background, with forested hills and mountains.

Three people smiling and posing together outdoors at a daytime park or event with tents and people in the background, mountains, and cloudy sky.

Three people smiling and posing for a photo at an outdoor event with tents and booths in the background, surrounded by a grassy field and mountains.

An outdoor event with multiple booths and tents set up for a community or city council event, with people walking around and engaging in activities, surrounded by green trees and mountains in the background.

An outdoor event with various tents and people, held on a grassy field with a wooded hillside in the background.

A woman with long blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a black sweatshirt stands at an informational table, speaking with a man in a black jacket and gray jeans. A red-haired girl sitting at the table looks engaged. The table has flyers, a framed photo

A group of children and adults participating in a CPR training session outdoors, with medical professionals demonstrating CPR techniques next to an emergency vehicle.

Children and adults gathered outdoors for a CPR training session, with paramedics demonstrating CPR techniques on a mannequin near an ambulance.

A group of children and adults participating in a CPR training session outdoors, with emergency personnel demonstrating CPR techniques on a mannequin, next to an emergency response vehicle.

A group of children and adults participating in a CPR training demonstration outdoors, with an emergency vehicle and medical supplies in the background.

Emergency medical training session outdoors with children and rescue staff, featuring medical equipment, a stretcher, and a CPR manikin.

Emergency medical responders demonstrating CPR on a training mannequin outdoors, with children sitting nearby and ambulance equipment visible in the background.

Woman taking a photograph with a camera outdoors, wearing a beige trench coat and pink hoodie.

Children and adults participating in a first aid demonstration outdoors, with paramedics showing CPR techniques on mannequins, surrounded by medical equipment, vehicles, and a banner reading 'Skills Lab'.

Children participating in a CPR training session led by emergency responders, with an ambulance in the background.

A woman demonstrates CPR to children during a first aid training session outdoors, with emergency medical equipment and vehicles in the background.

An instructor demonstrates CPR technique to a group of children outdoors, with emergency rescue equipment and vehicles in the background.

A woman demonstrates CPR on a training manikin as a group of children watch, outdoors near parked cars and emergency medical equipment.

A woman and a dog looking at a St. John CPR Skills Lab banner at an outdoor event.

A man in a black and green jacket demonstrating CPR on a training dummy to children at an outdoor event, with medical supplies and a green emergency vehicle in the background.

Emergency responder demonstrates CPR on a young girl during a community event with medical supplies and an ambulance in the background.

A young person in a red hoodie and black shorts is sitting on a green stationary bike at an outdoor event, with several tents and people around, including a man in a purple shirt and a group of children.

Child in red sweatshirt riding a bicycle with a green frame and front wheel featuring a sign that says 'the link youth health service'. A man in a purple shirt and brown pants stands nearby, and other children and booths are visible in the background

A young person sitting on a green bicycle with a large front wheel, wearing a red hoodie, black shorts, and light blue sneakers, at a health event with a banner that reads 'the link youth health service' and can be seen with other people and booths i

A person in a red hoodie and black shorts is sitting on a green stationary bike at an outdoor event, with a man in a purple shirt and brown pants standing beside it. There are children and booths in the background.

A man in a purple T-shirt with white text, standing outdoors near a green bicycle with a pink smoothie in the basket. The text on the shirt reads, 'Supporting Young Tasmanians to be Healthy and Empowered.' Several people, including children, are visi

People at a booth under a blue and green canopy with 'headspace.org.au' written on it, at an outdoor event.

A woman with long dark hair speaking into a microphone outdoors during an event, wearing a brown t-shirt with pink writing and gesturing with her hands, with a blurred background of trees and people.

A woman with long dark hair speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event, wearing a brown t-shirt with pink graphic design, with blurred people and trees in the background.

A man and two young girls wearing masks outdoors at a table, with a brick wall in the background, appears to be engaging in an activity involving a can of spray or bottle.

A young boy playing cricket with a bat at an outdoor event, with tents and people in the background.

A young boy playing cricket at an outdoor event, swinging a purple cricket bat at a ball, with tents and people in the background.

A boy in black shorts and a black hoodie hitting a cricket ball with a bat during a game on a grassy field at an outdoor event.

A boy playing cricket on a grassy field with children and market stalls in the background.

A young woman in a purple sweatshirt speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event, with a DJ standing behind her using a laptop decorated with stickers.

People standing around a table with promotional items in front of a blue vehicle at an outdoor event.

People gathered at a booth with a blue tablecloth and promotional items, standing near a blue vehicle with 'HIT' visible on it, outdoors during daytime.

Man with gray hair and beard wearing a black jacket with white fleece lining, and glasses on his head, standing next to woman with long brown hair wearing a black fleece jacket and red sweater, at an outdoor event with a blue hit and run vehicle in t

Group of four smiling people standing behind a table outdoors, with a blue vehicle in the background. They are at a community event, with promotional items on the table, including branded tote bags and headphones.

People taking a photo of a family at an outdoor event with a table with promotional items in front of a vehicle.

Three people standing outdoors, engaged in conversation, with cars and trees in the background, during daytime.

Colorful neon-style drawing of a house with the words 'THRILL' above it, and another drawing of a house with trees and a clock, with handwritten text saying 'a house for me and my best friend,' on a black background, displayed on a table with pamphle

Colorful illustrated greeting card on a table with other papers and items, featuring neon drawings of houses and text.

Two young girls smiling and hugging each other outdoors, wearing black hoodies with HB logos, at a gathering with parked cars and other people in the background.

Two young girls smiling and embracing at an outdoor event, wearing black hoodies with badges, surrounded by other people and parked cars.

People talking at an outdoor booth with items on the table, and a banner supporting a charitable cause.

Three people stand and talk at an outdoor event booth. The woman on the left wears a black jacket and red sweater, the man in the middle wears a black jacket with a shearling collar, the woman on the right wears a black shirt and cap. The booth has a

A booth at an outdoor event featuring BeHERS, an organization supporting women, with a table covered in informational materials and two women behind the table. There are three people in front of the booth, including a man talking to a woman and a you

An outdoor event booth for Be HERS with a black canopy that has slogan and message about fighting slavery and exploitation, staffed by women, with a girl sitting at a table, and a man and boy in front of the booth talking.

Children playing cricket on an outdoor field with tents and vehicles in the background, including a mascot in a sports uniform.

Woman serving food to a person at a food stand amid a crowd, with condiments on the table.

People at a booth celebrating Pride with rainbow flags and a 'HUGY' banner, outdoors in a park on a cloudy day.

People sitting at a booth decorated with rainbow flags and 'HAPPY PRIDE' banners, participating in a pride event outdoors on a grassy field.

A man wearing a black hoodie with colorful text that says 'WIO working it out' is talking to a woman wearing a black jacket with white text 'st. luke'. They are at an outdoor event with rainbow flags and signs hanging overhead.

A reporter interviews an older woman with short gray hair and a colorful floral jacket at an outdoor event. Behind them, a booth with a blue banner reads 'Glenorchy City Council,' and a decorated display with rainbow flags spells out 'DREAM.' Several

A woman with short gray hair and red lipstick being interviewed by a person holding a microphone at an outdoor event with colorful signs in the background.

A woman being interviewed with a microphone at an outdoor event, with people and colorful banners in the background.

A woman with short gray hair and red lipstick is being interviewed outdoors by a journalist holding a microphone. The woman is wearing a colorful patterned shirt and gold jewelry.

Group of children and adults at an outdoor event in front of a purple Hobart Hurricanes team van, with a woman throwing a small ball.

Group of children and adults participating in an outdoor event with a purple 'Hobart Hurricanes' team van in the background. The scene is on a grassy field with trees and a building in the background.

Children and adults playing and preparing for an activity near a purple Hobart Hurricanes van on a grassy field.

People playing basketball on an outdoor court, with a mascot dressed in purple and white, and a man coaching. There is a tent in the background and trees surrounding the area.

People playing basketball on an outdoor court with a mascot in a purple and white costume. There are trees, parked cars, and a tent in the background.

People playing basketball outdoors with a mascot in a purple and white superhero costume on a basketball court. There are spectators, a tent, a ball, and trees with autumn foliage in the background.

Children playing basketball at an outdoor court during a community event with a mascot, tents, and spectators in the background.

People playing basketball outdoors on a court with a mascot dressed as a character in a purple and white superhero costume.

A person with sunglasses and blonde hair sits at a table inside a camping tent decorated with animal and foliage motifs, including a plush tiger and leaves, set outdoors near a large tree and two green folding chairs.

An older woman with blond hair, wearing sunglasses on her head and a black jacket, writes in a notebook while sitting at a small table inside a cozy tent. A young girl with curly red hair, wearing a black jacket, kneels beside her, looking down at th

An art booth displaying space-themed paintings, spray paint cans, and a blackboard sign that reads 'CREATIVE ARTS CONNECT' with a QR code and 'SCAN ME' text. The paintings depict planets and a cosmic landscape.

A man demonstrating spray painting to two young girls outdoors, all wearing face masks.

Skateboarder performing a trick at a skatepark, with spectators and emergency vehicles in the background.

A skateboarder with pink hair in a white tank top and dark jeans performing a trick on a rail at a skate park, with spectators and tents in the background.

Teenager performing a kickflip skateboarding trick at a skatepark with spectators in the background.

Skateboarder in mid-air performing trick over concrete obstacle at skate park with spectators in the background.

A young man holding a basketball in a passing stance on a grassy field during an outdoor event, with children and adults around, and vehicles parked in the background.

A young man is playing basketball with children outdoors during autumn. He is holding a basketball in his right hand, smiling, while a girl in a white shirt and cap is reaching towards him, and other children are nearby. There are trees with fall fol

A teenage boy with short brown hair, wearing a white polo shirt with patches and dark shorts, holding a basketball on a grassy sports field. He appears to be focused or distressed.

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A shield-shaped emblem with a yellow dog with tiger-like stripes walking on a red pathway against a green background, and the words "Cricket Tasmania" below.

WHAT IS YOUTH HOMELESSNESS MATTERS DAY ABOUT?

Youth Homelessness Matters Day is Wednesday 16 April 2025.

It's a national day that was conceived in 1990 to raise awareness and public discussion about child and youth homelessness.

A day to start conversations about sustainable and innovative solutions for supporting the needs of young people experiencing homelessness.

Over the years, it has grown into a national celebration of young people’s resilience and an important day of advocacy for sustainable and innovative solutions to support the needs of children and young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Did you know?

Nearly 600 Tasmanian children and young people aged 12-24 were recorded as being homeless on the last census night.
Young Tasmanians experience homelessness at a higher rate than any other state or territory in Australia except Victoria and the Northern Territory.
In 2021-22, over 1400 young Tasmanians aged 10-24 presented along, without a carer or guardian, to specialist homelessness services seeking help.
In 2021, 25% of people experiencing homelessness in Tasmania were children and young people aged 12-24 years.
Between the 2006 and 2021 censuses, Tasmania experienced by far the biggest increase in child and youth homelessness in the country (up 42.6%).

These statistics only scratch the surface of issues that young people experiencing homelessness face.

make a donation to youth homelessness matters day!

You can make a donation to Home Base this YHMD where the money stays in Tasmania and goes directly towards helping Young Tasmanians to live a good life.

With donations we receive, we can purchase food, help with housing supports and needs, rental subsidies, getting documents for employment and other requirements to help them find or keep safe and sustainable housing. Without a safe place to stay, young Tasmanians cannot engage in education or keep employment. They are left vulnerable and need our support in whatever form that takes. Someone to talk to. A bed to sleep in. A hand with the rent.

Help us end youth homelessness.

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Take a minute to sign a petition!

While we already play a crucial role in delivering care for these children, we know more needs to be done. We’re calling for change.

We're calling on the Australian Government to develop a standalone National Child and Youth Homelessness and Housing Strategy.

We need to ensure that our children and young people are safe, supported and given every opportunity to thrive. Ending child and youth homelessness will only be a reality if a clear, targeted and developmentally appropriate standalone Child and Youth Homelessness and Housing Strategy is created.

Help us end child and youth homelessness by signing the petition today.