Steps out of Homelessness

In this episode our guest, who prefers to remain anonymous, opens up about facing homelessness and mental health issues since the age of 13. It’s a powerful, honest conversation about resilience, growth, and the impact of long-term connection. Warning contains explicit language. Since 1985, Steps Outreach Service has been walking alongside young people experiencing homelessness on the streets of M...

In this episode, Pjay, a proud First Nations man, shares his powerful story of surviving over 20 years of homelessness and trauma — a conversation marked by truth, pain, and healing. Since 1985, Steps Outreach Service has been walking alongside young people experiencing homelessness on the streets of Melbourne. As the youth homelessness program of Concern Australia, Steps provides night-time stree...

In this episode, Anne and Sarah revisit the day they met at the steps of Flinders Street station and the path that led Sarah out of homelessness to meaningful employment and a safe place to call home. Since 1985, Steps Outreach Service has been walking alongside young people experiencing homelessness on the streets of Melbourne. As the youth homelessness program of Concern Australia, Steps provide...

In this episode, Julian shares his story with Anne who first met him when he was 18 and experiencing homelessness. Together, they reflect on their long journey from those early days to the tremendous progress Julian has made over the years. Since 1985, Steps Outreach Service has been walking alongside young people experiencing homelessness on the streets of Melbourne. As the youth homelessness pro...

In this episode, Anne and Jasmine chat about their history together over the last 13 years and the support and resilience that helped Jasmine to reach a more positive place in her life. Since 1985, Steps Outreach Service has been walking alongside young people experiencing homelessness on the streets of Melbourne. As the youth homelessness program of Concern Australia, Steps provides night-time st...