New Futures
for Young People

We enable vulnerable young people and young families to navigate life challenges and thrive in the community.

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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.

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Our Impact

AJ bounced from place to place sleeping rough, trying to find a home.

Since entering BYS accommodation, life has completely turned around.
Tahi’s journey has taken her from sleeping rough to resilient, independent mother. She now has a vision to work as a social worker to pass on the help she received to the next generation of young people.

BYS has provided me with the ongoing support I needed as my circumstances continued to change over time.

See how we help create #NewFutures

BYS HUB & HEALTH SERVICES

42 McLachlan Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Australia

BYS has a number of different service
and accommodation sites, the Valley HUB 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 21, 2021

Q&A with Clinic Registered Nurse, Karren Simpson

Seven questions with BYS Clinic Registered Nurse, Karren Simpson What do you do here at Brisbane Youth Service? I’m lucky enough to be the Clinic’s Registered Nurse The best part of your job? Young people face many challenges and are often raising themselves, being part of a compassionate team helping them transition to […]

Posted Oct 19, 2021

Q&A with the Manager of Young Women and Young Families Team, Louise Baker

Seven questions with the Manager of Young Women and Young Families Team, Louise Baker What do you do here at Brisbane Youth Service? I manage the Young Women and Young Families Team. The best part of your job? Supporting my workers on the frontline to do their best work – they look after […]

Media Release, Aug 04, 2021

Daggy Jumper Day helping young people with nowhere to go

Brisbane Youth Service is calling on the community to dig out their silly sweaters and support vulnerable young people for Daggy Jumper Day, Friday 6 August, as part of Homelessness Week. This year’s official Homelessness Week theme is ‘Everybody Needs a Home’, a message that is particularly pressing for under 25 year old’s who make […]

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Sexual Violence Awareness month is held during eac

Sexual Violence Awareness month is held during each October.
This month aims to not only raise community awareness about sexual violence but to also promote the support options available to people affected by sexual assault and sexual abuse.

Sexual Violence Awareness month aims to uphold a clear message that sexual violence will not be tolerated in our communities.
Help and support is available for anyone impacted by sexual violence.

Contact 👇
Sexual Assault Helpline www.dvconnect.org/sexual-assault-helpline/
1800Respect: 1800 737 732
Lifeline 13 11 14
#SVAM #SexualViolenceAwarenessMonth #BrisYouth #NewFutures

Sometimes, something as simple as taking the time

Sometimes, something as simple as taking the time to connect and reach out to someone can lead to the start of an important conversation.

#BrisYouth #NewFutures

At least 116,000 Australians are homeless on any g

At least 116,000 Australians are homeless on any given night and 190,000 households are on waiting lists for social housing.

This year the Everybody’s Home campaign has collaborated with Anti Poverty Week and ACOSS on a joint petition focusing on a lack of affordable housing and poverty as drivers of homelessness. By increasing housing affordability, investing in social housing, and raising income support levels it will greatly assist in unlocking poverty for millions of Australians 🏡.

You can find the petition here 👇 https://everybodyshome.com.au/anti-poverty-week/
#AntiPovertyWeek #EverybodysHome #NewFutures #BrisYouth

In a recent publication on couch surfing and its r

In a recent publication on couch surfing and its relationship with mental health by Rhianon Vichta-Ohlsen (BYS), the results of the study showed that young people who couchsurf reported poorer overall mental health and were more likely to report lifetime self-harm and suicidal behaviour.

👉 You can help vulnerable young people by donating. Visit https://brisyouth.org/donate/
👉 Read the publication here: https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/09/13/young-australians-who-couchsurf-experience-high-levels-of-psychological-distress/?fbclid=IwAR0lZKBOJzEYId78eZZR8WYzslRW7dfqkRSUhS8w4zmwwHiyTkTNz6-t3Sg

#BrisYouth #NewFutures