Matt and Naomi Noffs

My earliest memories are of walking through the streets of Kings Cross with my grandfather Ted.

He introduced me to the homeless, the rich, the prostitutes, the media-mob, the do-gooders, the criminals, the thinkers and the lost kids of the Cross.

Today, I run the Street University. My wife and I founded the University in 2008 and we see hundreds of young people every week.

I won't go into too much detail about what the Street University is, for more information check out www.streetuniversity.com.au

We need as much help as we can get - both financial help and volunteer support.

Also have a look at our latest and most exciting social enterprise - GIDEON SHOES - www.gideon.com.au - buy a pair of ethically made shoes and support our work.

I'm always happy to come and talk to groups about young people, the growing problem of crime and drugs and recently people are asking about my personal view on Graffiti - there's a lot to talk about.

What others are Saying

Noffs, latest mission aims to take education onto the Street - Sydney Magazine

Matt also has a vision of doing something outside of the traditional sexy, social work typical in suburbs like Darlinghurst. He found what he was looking for in Liverpool in Sydney's South West with problems like drugs, abuse and family breakdown - McGrath Magazine

Public spiritedness and the urge to make a difference run powerfully in the Noffs family - Richard Aedy ABC Radio National

The Street University is a work of art - Chuck D (PUBLIC ENEMY)

Matt, grandson of the legendry Ted Noffs, has spent his young life in the social sector. He is a gifted communicator who can educate both media and the community - Phillip Adams ABC Radio National/ The Australian

Matt was named by The Australian Magazine in 2009 as one of the NEXT 100 Leaders of Australia.

Matt has also recently been voted as one of the TOP 100 most influential people in Sydney Australia by The Sydney Morning Herald's Sydney Magazine.