Unveiling of ‘Seats without Shelter’ gives homeless youth a voice

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POIGNANT: The ‘Seats without Shelter’ installation, which was shown to the public last Tuesday, offered a lens into the reality of youth homelessness, platforming the insights – both personal and quantitative – of homeless young people in our region. Pictured are (from left) NESAY’s CEO Laura Shortis, Maria Jago, Kiara Sanders, Andrea Saunders, Claire Anderson and Ruth Nugent. PHOTO: Grace Fredsberg

The rows of empty chairs carry more weight than just a person – they tell a story.

Grace Fredsberg

August 11, 2026 • 11:07

Updated, August 13, 2026 • 05:13