Emergency Youth Accommodation (EYA)
EYA provides crisis accommodation for teenagers & young people 16-25 years of age who are experiencing homelessness.
Based in Dandenong, EYA is a safe place where young people can move from a situation of crisis, uncertainty and risk to a being able to plan and make decisions about their situation and life.
What we do
EYA provides short-term accommodation for up to 10 young people for up to six weeks and is staffed 24/7.
EYA is a safe place and is free from violence, aggression, harassment, illegal drugs and alcohol.
At EYA a young person is supported to:
- identify next steps to achieve their goals
- develop independent living and life skills
- move into longer term, affordable accommodation
- rebuild and repair family relationships.
Who can access EYA?
Young people aged 16 to 25 years who are experiencing homelessness in Victoria.
How do you access EYA?
You can can contact Wayss or you can be referred by your worker.
Please contact the Wayss Dandenong office between Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
You can call 03 9791 6111
Or email contact@wayss.org.au
