Youturn Youth Support, local not-for-profit based in Tewantin has embarked on an ambitious initiative to provide more access to stable housing for young people by raising funds to invest and build tiny homes.
Every night in Australia 28,000 young people are homeless, and in the last decade this number has increased by 49 per cent.
Like many other regions, the Sunshine Coast is facing extreme housing costs, and social housing shortages.
Youturn Youth Support’s Tiny Homes with Big Heart initiative, will provide short-term, transitional housing to young people who need homelessness support.
At their supporter event held last week, Youturn acknowledged and thanked those involved including local businesses and community.
Having raised enough for two tiny homes, the first of which was delivered and available for guests to inspect at the event on Wednesday 27 April at Tait Duke Community Cottage in Earl Street Tewantin.
Youturn chief executive officer Dr Tanya Bell provided an update for guests, while guest speaker Angie Mansey, who has experienced homelessness on the Sunshine Coast, gave guests an insight into what its like for a young person that has nowhere safe to live.
Sweet and savoury delights were provided by Penfolds Catering and guest chef Matt Golinski cooked up a storm on their new Christie barbecue.
For more information on Youturn Youth Support visit youturn.org.au
