THE IMPORTANT STUFFIt figures.

44,083 Australians under the age of 26 are homeless at any given time. The majority of them are just entering adulthood, a crucial time for anyone looking to build a career, gain stability and get on their own two feet.

Nearly HALF of the homeless population is under the age of 25.

43% 25

Its not all sleeping rough. Its never knowing.

Primary homelessness is what people typically refer to as rough sleeping and its commonly understood as an old man sleeping on a park bench. Even though this is the smallest portion of homeless people, it is the most public form and talked about most within our community.

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Couch surfing (which isnt as cool as it sounds) is how young people typically experience homelessness. It is the experience of moving around temporarily on peoples couches, whether they be friends, family, foes or strangers. Young people in this situation are faced with constant instability and insecurity.

Couch surfing is the most common way young people experience homelessness.

Tweet the factsBy tweeting and facebooking these facts, stats and realities you can help us raise awareness and end discrimination against homeless youth. Hashtag: #YHMD2013 Yfoundations @ceoyfoundations Did you know young people make up almost 1/2 of Australias homeless population? #YHMD2013 wants fairness.Expand

Young and Well CRC @yawcrc Young people with mental health issues are 50% more likely to become homeless than their peers. #YHMD2013 wants equality.Expand

Johnny Appleseed @Jappledapple Were so excited for what the future might hold for the young people we work with. Celebrate #YHMD2013 for opportunity.Followed by Bianca and 7 others

The Ladder @Ladder_ Most young people who face homelessness, spend all their waking hours looking for accommodation. We want stable support. #YHMD2013Followed by Leanne and 3 others

UnitingCare Burnside @UC Burnside A little less than 50,000 young people have no place to call home tonight. Were going without our beds for #YHMD2013 to show they matter.Expand

FYA @fya_org_au Young people have the power to end youth homelessness. Crash on the couch tonight for #YHMD2013.Followed by Grace and 4 others

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Looking for meaning in your life? Rock up to a YHMD event near you this weekend.

Like where were sleeping tonight? Go without for the 26,000 young people who dont have an option.

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Bobbie Carr and 17 others like this. Young and Well CRC And if youre a Victorian there are awesome events happening around Melbourne as well! Or check out all the information online about how to get involved. Foundation for Young Australians Were running some great volunteer opportunities in the Melbourne CBD. Check out our website for more info.

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Bee Orsini and 35 others like this. Alexander Evans Friends and I have made my rooftop into a sleeping sanctuary! Cant wait to get off work for a night of doing good and having fun. Write a comment...

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Who wants to ditch their bed with us tonight for all the young people who have no place to go? What a great way to get over humpday!Like Comment Share

Sydney Synthia Seaholme and 22 others like this. Fancy Pants Flash Lydia I do! My mom and I are staying at my Aunts for night. It will be weird staying with family outside the holidays. I didnt realise that before we planned this. Simon Byrnes Im staying at my boyfriends all week without the option of going home. I just want to see what it would be like if you didnt have a choice. Write a comment... Like Comment Share

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www.youthhomelessnessmatters.net www.facebook.com/YHMDaywww.nych.org.au

PARTNERSwww.ayac.org.au @YAWCRC

www.yfoundations.org.au @CEOyfoundations Yfoundations

www.foundationforyoungaustralians.org.au @FYA_org_au Foundation for Young Australians www.youndandwellcrc.org.au @YAWCRC Young and Well CRC

Young and Well CRC

www.burnside.org.au @UCBurnside

UC Burnside

www.ladder.org.au @Ladder_ LadderTEAM

Disclaimer of Liability The Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) logo is presented by National Youth Coalition for Housing Inc for the purpose of marketing and promotion of YHMD free of charge for the benefit of the public. The YHMD logo can only be used for events that have been officially registered with the National Youth Coalition for Housing (NYCH) Inc. The National Council and its delegates accepts no legal liability whatsoever arising from or connected to, any events conducted as part of YHMD. Services and individuals that conduct events as part of YHMD do so at their own risk. YHMD events and activities are not substitutes for independent professional advice and users should obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances. Information at events and stalls may include the views or recommendations of third parties, which do not necessarily reflect the views of NYCH, or indicate its commitment to a particular course of action. YHMD is an initiative of NYCH, coordinated by state and territory representatives and supported by partner organisations.