New Futures
for Young People

Are you a young person (aged between 12 and 25) needing help?

Call us to make an appointment with a youth worker on 3620 2400.

Or drop in without an appointment from 1 to 4pm, Monday to Friday at 518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley.

Do you need help?

How We Help?

Crisis & Immediate Support

Housing

Health

Young
Women

Family Support

Other
Support

About BYS

We support homeless and vulnerable young people (aged 12-25 years) and their children, to secure and maintain housing. We provide emergency support and a range of services to assist young people to address physical and mental health issues, establish successful relationships and support networks and access pathways to education and employment.

Learn more

Our Impact

I moved to Brisbane from Northern NSW after the Lismore floods in July 2022 and was living in a boarding house before I found BYS.

Where I’m living at the moment, I have a good view of planes coming and going which I love as my dream is to be a commercial pilot.
I am a young Aboriginal, Gurang Gurang woman, who didn’t have the best upbringing which led to me living on the streets.

I finally can pursue my own dreams and goals and know that my family have a safe home.

See how we help create #NewFutures

BYS Youth Support Centre

518 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Australia

BYS has a number of different service and accommodation sites,
the Valley Youth Support Centre is our main office.

Partners

BYS continues to be inspired by the innovative ways organisations and the community choose to support us. With your help, we can make an even bigger impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Latest News

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Brisbane Youth Service to Move to New Youth Support Centre at 518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) is excited to announce the move to a purpose-built Youth Support Centre at 518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. The new centre will open on Monday 4 November, offering a one-stop-shop for young people seeking help with housing, health, domestic and family violence, and other support services. In preparation for the move, […]

Posted Oct 16, 2024

Building New Futures Together: MinterEllison’s Decade of Support for Vulnerable Youth

Contributions from the corporate community come in all shapes and sizes. From Christmas hamper donations and Daggy Jumper Day fundraisers to pro bono legal advice on lease agreements, policy developments, and governance practices. For more than a decade, our partner MinterEllison has supported BYS in all these ways – and so much more. Supporting behind […]

Posted Oct 08, 2024

ABC Drive: Barriers for vulnerable young people accessing primary healthcare

CEO Pam Barker MAICD spoke to Kelly Higgins-Devine on ABC Drive Brisbane about the vital role of our free medical clinic at Brisbane Youth Service. Access to primary healthcare free of charge or at low cost is a pressing issue across Australia. When young people struggle to afford basic necessities like food, rent, and tuition, their […]

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Recently, we joined the @propertyindustryfoundatio

Recently, we joined the @propertyindustryfoundation (PIF) at Eat Street Northshore for the #BackseatSleepOut - an event bringing people together to raise awareness and support for young people facing homelessness.

Essie, one of the brave young parents we support, shared her story of resilience. Like many young people, Essie didn’t choose homelessness. She left an unsafe home environment in search of safety for herself and her young children. Today, Essie and her family live in temporary motel accommodation as we work tirelessly to secure them a permanent home.

In a recent play therapy session, Essie’s young daughter hugged a doll and said, “Now they are going to a safe hotel.” This small moment reminds us all of what safety and stability means to children.

Thanks to emergency government funding, we are currently able to provide short-term motel accommodation for families like Essie’s. But motels are not a sustainable solution. At any given time, we have roughly 50 young families are staying in motels across Brisbane - far from the stable, long-term housing they need to thrive.

That’s why we’re advocating for increased investment in long-term housing options. Every young person deserves a safe place to grow, heal, and move forward without fear.

Thank you to PIF and our incredible supporters for helping us make new futures possible for Brisbane’s young people. #EndYouthHomelessness #NewFutures

How it started ➡️ How it's going Check out ho

How it started ➡️ How it's going

Check out how local legend Jordan from @_Brightsiders transformed the pylons at our new Youth Support Centre! Once an Arts Health Educator here at BYS, Jordan returned to create an art installation that embodies the hope and resilience of young people.

PS We're still closed until Monday as we get the space ready...we can’t wait for you to see it! 👀

📢 Important Update: Temporary Service Closure

📢 Important Update: Temporary Service Closure

The Brisbane Youth Service Valley ‘Hub’ will close at 3 pm today (Friday 25 October).

We will be providing phone support only from Monday 28 until Wednesday 30 October, and will be closed on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November.

Face-to-face support services will resume from Monday 4 November at our new location, 518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Please see brisyouth.org for the latest information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move to a bigger, better space. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌟

🖤💛❤️ Our visit to The Ration Shed Museum

🖤💛❤️ Our visit to The Ration Shed Museum on Wakka Wakka Country was a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of the Cherbourg community and the importance of truth-telling on the journey to reconciliation.

At Brisbane Youth Service, we envision a just society that respects and values the histories, rights, and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. With more than a third of young people accessing our services identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering culturally safe, supportive programs that help young people thrive.

The Ration Shed Museum is an incredible place to experience this resilience and pride firsthand, preserving stories for future generations while fostering healing and connection. We encourage everyone to visit and support this effort toward cultural understanding and reconciliation.