Our Purpose

to support vulnerable young people in the community to turn their lives around

Our work

For the 12 to 18 year-olds we work with family conflict, and a lack of responsible role models can lead to mental health issues, alcohol and substance challenges, school disengagement, contact with the youth justice system, and a greater risk of homelessness.

Streetwork takes an innovative approach that starts with evidence. We know that young people usually need an early circuit‑breaker and through our proactive, assertive outreach, we connect young people to the help they need before things escalate, offering safe adult relationships, practical help and consistent encouragement at the moments it matters most. 

Our core program, Kickstart Mentoring, pairs each young person with a qualified youth caseworker, who walks alongside them to build trust, set goals and strengthen the protective factors around them.

Through early support and trusted relationships, we help them make positive choices, build resilience, and create pathways for a better future. We call this ‘leveling up’.

Our Impact

The Streetwork footprint spans from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury, and from Parramatta to the Northern Beaches. Through our partnerships and referral pathways with like-minded organisations, our impact extends all the way to western and south-western Sydney. 

Each year we support around 350 young people to improve their wellbeing, reconnect with school and community, and move away from destructive influences. 

Our annual social impact reports carried out by Huber Social show that our evidence‑informed, youth‑centred approach delivers an average 11% improvement in wellbeing for Kickstart graduates. 84% of the young people facing crime-related challenges do not reoffend during their time with Streetwork.

The early intervention we provide has incredible economic value too, with independent analysis by PricewaterhouseCoopers finding that every $1 invested in Streetwork saving $16 in future crisis, justice and homelessness costs. 

Please click on the link below to see a copy of our 2025 Social Impact Report.

Joel’s Story

Every young person we support has their own story, but we only share a selection, respectfully and with consent, to prioritise their dignity.

Here Kickstarter graduate Joel tells how Streetwork helped both him and his Grandma rebuild their lives.

GET INVOLVED

If you are interested in volunteering or being involved in our regular fundraising activities, please click the link below to find out more