Strategy
Our Vision
New futures for young people.
Our Purpose
To enable vulnerable young people and families to navigate life challenges and thrive in the community.
Our Commitment
To promote a just society for young people.
Our Values
Respect - Optimism - Accountability - Resilience
| Theme | Goal |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | We will measure outcomes for young people and demonstrate the value of our services. |
| Sustainability | We will continuously improve our practice, systems and processes to optimise outcomes for clients. |
| Growth | We will adapt, diversify our funding and grow to respond to the emerging needs of young people and families. |
| Partnering | We will be a trusted and respected partner for all stakeholders. |
| Capability | We will invest in our people to build a learning organisation that values and creates knowledge. |
| Reputation | We will grow our profile and be recognised in the community as a provider of choice. |
Our Story
Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) was formally constituted in 1976 and commenced operation in February 1977 as a youth service, providing assistance to young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
In 2011 Othila’s young women’s housing and support service was merged into Brisbane Youth Service. It became the Centre for Young Women which still operates from Stones Corner.
More recently in November 2015, Brisbane Youth Service amalgamated with Youth Emergency Services and Carina Youth Agency. This enabled BYS to significantly expand the range of housing options available to young people and young families.
Today, BYS is a multidisciplinary, medium sized incorporated association providing holistic community services to vulnerable young people (aged 12 – 25) and their children in Brisbane.
As one organisation, we are stronger together, with new opportunities, more resources and better outcomes for young people. To find out more about the programs we provide, click here.
Board Members
BYS is governed by a Board of community members who volunteer their time, and provide strategic direction and guidance to ensure BYS delivers high quality services to young people.
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Helen Wood
President
Helen is a management consultant with extensive expertise in human and organisational dynamics and is CEO of TMS Consulting. Helen has substantial experience in the not for profit sector and is committed to assisting organisations to improve their capability and achieve their business goals...
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Phil Vickery
Vice-President
Phil is a lawyer specialising in corporate and commercial law and his professional expertise includes mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. He is a partner of the law firm K&L Gates and has been in legal practice for over 15 years...
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Brian Tucker
Treasurer
Brian Tucker is the principal of Brian Tucker Accounting which was established in 1980 and is a Quality Assured CPA practice. Brian’s practice specialises in the arts and community sectors and operates on a national basis, principally in regional and remote communities, providing accounting, business, taxation and audit services.
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Shelley Sorrenson
Secretary
Shelley is an in-house lawyer with Heritage Bank Ltd. She specialises in Financial Services, Regulation and Corporate Governance and is currently undertaking a Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne. Shelley has special interest in young people and homelessness.
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Anna Spencer
Board Member
Anna is a lecturer with QUT School of Social Work and Human Services, Faculty of Health. She has over 30 years’ experience in working in the human services sector across of State Government, Local Government and the not for profit sectors and private consulting. The roles have ranged from front line practice to management and now teaching.
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Kirsty Augustine
Board Member
Kirsty is currently an Industrial Relations Manager working in the construction industry. Kirsty has held HR and IR roles across a range of industries including the private and public sector and has extensive experience in policy development; interpreting and applying employment legislation; managing conflicts and disputes and advising businesses on best practice HR and IR strategies.
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BYS Management
Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) is led by a strong management team made up of experienced professionals passionate about the work they do and committed to creating new futures for young people. The Management Team is responsible for implementing the strategic priorities set by the Board and managing the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
- Annemaree Callander – Chief Executive Officer
- Alastair Cranswick – Chief Financial Officer
- Jullie Johnson – Chief Operations Officer
- Michael Johnson – Operations Manager, Service Delivery
- Erin Field – Program Manager – Homelessness and Housing
- Adam Barnes – Program Manager – Sustaining Young Tenancies Project
- Phil Smith – Program Manager – Health Team
- Kal Kalphe – Program Manager – Centre for Young Families
- Laura Christie – Program Manager – Centre for Young Women
- Cheryl Meister – Team Leader, Sandgate House and Nundah House
- Kirstin Cooper – Program Manager, Windsor House and PIF House
- Kristin Penhaligon – Team Leader, Phoenix House
- Cassie Bell – Program Manager, SWISH / MARS
- Jane Willis – Communications Manager