Welcome to Don Bosco Youth Hostel
Who is Don Bosco?
John Bosco was a priest who lived in northern Italy in the mid 19th century. He is known worldwide simply as “Don Bosco” (Italian for “Father Bosco”). He began his work helping young people who were forced into the city by the Industrial Revolution. Many of them found idleness and trouble instead of work and roamed the city aimlessly, fighting, stealing and begging to survive. Don Bosco provided a place of safety for them to stay, which included a school to educate them, a parish church and training for employment. He insisted that their employers had fair contracts with their young workers. He is the founder of the Salesians who run this hostel. 
The name ‘Salesian’ comes from the name St Francis De Salle who was a Catholic Bishop in France in the 16th Century. He was well known for his kindness and pastoral sensitivity for all those met
As a Catholic hostel, healthy respectful standards of behaviour in all things are our goal. Mutual respect is the key. We encourage you to treat each other with kindness and generosity. Listen to each other and do nothing to offend or hurt anyone. Care for your room and of the hostel in general. Be mindful of our rules. There purpose is for the good of all. The Christian ethos of the hostel must be respected. You are encouraged to educate and develop yourself academically, physically and spiritually in order to be your best self. We encourage in every way possible social out reach to those less fortunate. We strongly encourage a commitment and service to your Church. We encourage appropriate healthy relationships amongst your friends.
We aim to create an experience of living in a Catholic community with a spirit of friendship, care, respect and mature freedom. As a Don Bosco Hostel there is no intention of landlord / tenant relationship. It is hoped our collaboration will reflect our faith, kindness and reason and our desire to serve.
Our private Chapel is a quiet space for you to use anytime. We do have special prayer times during Easter and other occasions such as Anzac Remembrance Day, which you are welcome to participate in.
We hope while residing here at Don Bosco you will feel welcomed, respected and free to pursuit your academic goals and work aspirations. We hope this hostel offers the opportunity for you to make life long friends, become aware of your personal gifts and the hope you bring to others by your presence. This hostel hopes you enjoy your experience of living closely with others and learn the art of Christian living.