Mission Australia - Nightspot

Mission Australia gratefully acknowledges the contribution of The Spot Community Services in the creation of the Nightspot Project.
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Nightspot National
Coordinator -
Bridget Coyne
11 Cleveland St
Stones Corner QLD 4120
M: 0431 905 036

Logan Nightspot
Coordinator -
Cait Devey
The Spot
Community Services
49 Eastern Road,
Browns Plains QLD 4118
M: 0428 755 679

Melbourne Nightspot
Programme Manager -
Mark Dixon
M: 0437 747 975

MEDIA

National Media Manager -
Paul Andrews
P:02 9219 2080

NSW/ACT Media Manager - Patrick Flynn
P: 02 9641 5031

One night in a safe, supported environment can be the key to helping a homeless or vulnerable young person begin to access pathways out of the cycle of homelessness

Tonight more than 22, 000 young Australians have nowhere to call home.

One night in a safe, supported environment can be the key to helping a homeless or vulnerable young person begin to access pathways out of the cycle of homelessness.

If you have a heart for young people and a spare room, or you would enjoy transporting young people to their accommodation, you could become a part of a national move towards transforming the lives of young people in our communities.

NIGHTSPOT is:

... an emergency accommodation service that allows vulnerable youth to stay in the homes of trained community volunteers for one night at a time, in order to ‘take stock’ in a safe environment. Young people are transported to and from 'host family' homes by volunteer drivers.

... primarily an early intervention service, the programme is aimed at preventing young homeless people from becoming entrenched in a pattern of chronic homelessness. The programme is aimed at ‘low-risk’ young people (16 – 21 years) who are generally in an immediate crisis situation (for example, an argument with family that requires some ‘time-out’ on both sides, and where there are no other options open to that young person).

... supporting communities to provide care for youth-in-crisis in their local area, and providing opportunities for those young people to reconnect with their families, schools, workplaces and communities.

... focussed on safety. Young people, host families and drivers are carefully screened. Young people are matched with host’s to facilitate a positive experience for all.

Testimonials

“It was an absolute pleasure to have John* stay with us. We were humbled by the experience. In the morning he seemed refreshed and looking forward to his day…”

Host Family about their experience with their first ‘guest’.

“I rang my Dad today and he sounded actually proud of me... that’s the only time ever in my life!”

A young client after one night with Nightspot.

“We honestly just loved having Jane* as I'm sure we will love having the other kids that come as well. ...thank you so much for this opportunity to be a part of what you have created”

Host Family about their experience with their first ‘guest’.

One night really CAN make a difference. Nightspot gives you the opportunity to BE that difference. To find out how you can become involved,
contact us now!

Tonight, almost 100 000 AUSTRALIANS will have nowhere to sleep. Mission Australia transforms lives by providing crisis AND TRANSITIONAL accommodation. WE ALSO WORK TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES TO HELP PREVENT PEOPLE FROM BECOMING TRAPPED IN A LONG-TERM CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. You can help us help. 1800 88 88 68

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