Ladder is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to youth homelessness.  Ladder works collaboratively with Federal and State Governments, industry experts and corporate partners to build best fit solutions to homelessness.

Ladder is based on an internationally regarded service model named Foyer as a way to tackle youth homelessness.  The Foyer service model recognises that young people need more than just a roof over the head. They require support to find pathways toward independent living. Ladder has refined this model to reflect the unique aspect of AFL involvement in this project.

In general terms, Ladder will provide the following:

Environment	Support	Innovation
Self contained accommodation	Preperation	Mentoring
Shared social space	Referral Assessment	Educational and Vocational Networks
Educational space	Tenancy Management	Community Integration
Onsite staffing	Case Management	Health and fitness programs
	Counselling	Vocational Training
		Life Skills Programs