The Queensland Youth Housing Coalition is a statewide coalition of organisations and individuals advocating for and with disadvantaged, marginalised and homeless young people and supporting the services that work with them.
QYHC has a number of functions:
- Acts as an information resource for young people and those involved in young people’s housing and related issues;
- Provides information and training through forums and workshops;
- Networks with other peak bodies and statewide organisations;
- Educates and assists local communities to assess young people’s housing needs and to develop appropriate youth housing policy;
- Initiates and participates in research projects;
- Advocates on behalf of young people;
- Participates in national issues through involvement with the National Youth Coalition for Housing (NYCH) and Homelessness Australia
More information can be found on the QYHC website: www.qyhc.org.au