The new Woden Education First Youth Foyer has officially opened its doors.

The youth foyer provides support across six areas: education, employment, health and wellbeing, social connections, civic participation, and housing and living skills.

Young people aged 16 to 24 can stay at the youth foyer for up to two years.

The project was funded with $10 million from the Australian Government and $1.185 million from the ACT Government.

It also provides access to the Certificate I in Developing Independence (via CIT and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence). This accredited course focuses on practical life skills such as goal setting, navigating housing and planning for work or further study.

Minister for Homes, Homelessness and New Suburbs, Yvette Berry MLA, says the Woden Education First Youth Foyer will be more than just a home for the young people.

“It will provide the wrap-around services they need to help them complete their education, graduate to independent living and fully participate in the community,’ Ms Berry says.

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