Recent Submissions & Policy Work

Unaccompanied Children in Homeless Services (new)
YAA have developed a discussion paper with some key questions about Unaccompanied Children in Homeless services. We have also constructed a history of our policy work around the issue over the years. We are asking for input to develop a new policy position in light of the recent changes such as "The Road Home" and the roll out of "Keep Them Safe" please provide comment to clare@yaa.com.au

Unaccompanied Children in Homeless Services Discussion Paper

Unaccompanied Children in Homeless Services Timeline

Ten key points about the National Quality Framework and National Homelessness Legislation
The following points have been developed as some key principles in regards to the NQF by YAA, HomelessnessNSW, Council for Homelessness Persons (Vic) and Queensland Youth Housing Coalition: Click here for details

Inquiry into Homeless Legislation
YAA Submission into the inquiry into homeless legislation announced by the standing committee on Family, Community Housing & Youth
The YAA Submission

Which Way Home? Homelessness NSW Green Paper Submission
Here is the response the YAA made to the Federal Governments Which Way Home? Green Paper.
YAA Green Paper Response

Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW
The YAA submission to the inquiry, which specifically focussed on the Interface between Child Protection and SAAP.
The YAA Submission