Education First Youth Foyers support young people to achieve their education goals when they are unable to live at home or don’t have a stable place to live. Young people have safe, secure accommodation while they study, as well as receiving the support and skills they need to become independent adults.
Youth Foyers are a partnership with youth support organisations and education providers. We have one successful youth foyer already operating in Shepparton and are working to expand this to other regions where young people are at risk of homelessness and disengagement with education.
Who can live at the youth foyer?
You are eligible for the Education First Youth Foyer if you are:
- Aged 16 to 24 years old
- Unable to live at home or do not have a stable place to live
- Keen to get into education and training
- Willing to commit to staying in education and/or training.
Shepparton Education First Youth Foyer
The Foyer opened in 2016 and supports up to 40 young people at a time. It is a partnership between Beyond Housing, Berry Street and GOTAFE.
If you would like more information on the Youth Foyer, you can contact BeyondHousing’s Shepparton office on 03 5833 1000 or visit the Foyer website.
Wangaratta Education First Youth Foyer
The Foyer was opened in 2025, and, like Shepparton, houses 40 young people. It was constructed under the Big Build program in partnership with Beyond Housing, Wodonga Institute of TAFE, and Junction Support Servcies.
For more information on the Youth Foyer, contact our Wodonga office on 02 6055 9000 or visit the Foyer website.
Learn more about Foyer Life
Find out more about Foyer Life by following our Shepparton Youth Foyer Facebook page for stories and updates.