Scovia
When Scovia discovered she was pregnant she was scared, but when she found out she was having twins, she felt terrified.
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Aiden
For a young person who has spent much of their life homeless, Aiden has a special skill; a small ritual that helps him start each new day on the right side of the bed.
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Zoe
“Everything is different now, even just little things; the way I hold myself, the way I dress. Back then I wouldn’t wear makeup at all and now I’m the opposite – on the weekends, I do not leave the house without putting my face on! I’m sassy now and I have gotten a lot stronger inside.”
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Gypsy
“Check out my new kicks!” Gypsy has a thing for shoes. A Queenslander “through and through”, she loves being near the water, “really wants a dog” and is a Virgo, a quality she describes as “the superior star sign”.
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David
David has grappled with more challenges in his young life than most of us ever will. But in a little over 12 months, he’s bravely made his way from sleeping rough to living independently.
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Yazmine
Things are looking up for Yazmine, living in a new apartment with her beloved little dog, she is confident about her independence for the first time.
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Aluel
Nine years ago, Aluel came to Australia from South Sudan with her family. At eighteen, she left home, seeking practical support from BYS to establish an independent life, then things got scary…
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Rachel
Rachel has found her voice. After years of homelessness and hardship, learning to speak for herself is something she takes pride in.
She’s always written poems and prose, but now Rachel is able to tell her own story.
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