New Report: Couch Surfing Limbo

Young couch surfers are falling through the gaps. Many young people are forced to crash on a friend's couch in order to avoid violence at home, and as a result, couch surfing is the dominant way that young people experience homelessness. Yet it is largely a hidden problem.

'Couch Surfing Limbo' explores the challenges faced by young couch surfers: exploitation, abuse, and the complexities of navigating a predominantly adult system. The report also provides insight into the issues faced by couch providers - the informal carers that look after young couch surfers in their homes.

Read a Summary of the report here.

Read the full Report here.

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  • Werribee Branch
  • Sunshine Youth Branch
Sunshine Branch

Level 7, 12 Clarke Street, Sunshine VIC 3020

Tel: + 61 3 9749 7720
Mail: PO Box 627, Sunshine VIC 3020
Email:  admin@westjustice.org.au

Office hours:
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Werribee Branch

Level 1 / 8 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030

Tel: + 61 3 9749 7720
Mail: PO Box 2199, Werribee VIC 3030
Email:  admin@westjustice.org.au

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Sunshine Youth Branch

Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine VIC 3020

Tel: + 61 3 9749 7720
Mail: PO Box 627, Sunshine VIC 3020
Email:  admin@westjustice.org.au

Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9.00am-1.00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm - Phone Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm

Advice by appointment only. Please call to book