Youth Homelessness in Australia

A homeless person is without a conventional home and lacks most of the economic and social supports that a home normally affords. She/he is frequently cut off from the support of relatives and friends, she/he has few independent resources and often has no immediate means and in some cases little prospect of ego support. She/he is in danger of falling below the poverty line, at least from time to time. There are more causes for youth homelessness. somewhat youths get down homeless because they ran away from an abusive parent or caretaker. They testament feel upset/depressed or angry and end up running away. Some youths become homeless because they become involved in drugs and they get kicked out and have nowhere to go. They will still have an addiction to drugs and will endeavor to pay for things. Some youths become homeless because they have a mental disorder or illness that isnt treated properly by his/her family.These youths will often not want help and end up being alone and without help There are many myths about homeless youths and many of them are incorrect. The myth that homeless people are older men is wrong, about half those who are homelessness are between 12 and 34. (In Victoria). That all girlish homeless youths are male nationally, 55 percent of homeless youths are female. Another myth is that the youths choose to be homeless. This is incorrect as they would probably pick out to be in a warm house, without having to worry about food, drugs, money or abuse.Youth off the streets could get their message across much easier if they advertise more and showed how they are transforming/helping young peoples lives. Have fundraisers where people know they are helping the youths, have banners, try and get a day all about youths off the streets every year where its a big deal and business will donate, advertising around streets, on the television, pamphlets and news segment to get peoples attention and help.