STREAT
For helping tackle youth homelessness by running social‑enterprise cafes and businesses that provide supported training and pathways to work.
About this winner
- Year: 2019
- Level: Winner
About the 2019 nomination
STREAT is a Melbourne-based social enterprise tackling youth homelessness and disadvantage by providing a supported pathways to employment or further study. STREAT runs 7 cafes, a coffee roastery, a bakery and events company which provide training and work experience for young people in need. STREAT generates 80% of its own income through its businesses with the remaining 20% via grants, foundations and corporate support.
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