We enable vulnerable young people and families to navigate life challenges and
thrive in the community.
Brisbane Youth Service is a registered Tier 3 housing provider under the National Regulatory System - Community Housing. We assist homeless young people and young families to find and maintain safe, stable accommodation and to develop the skills needed to maintain their own property.
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The Medical Clinic is situated at the Valley Hub, 42 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley. It is a free, confidential service supporting young people with physical and mental health issues.
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Brisbane Youth Service offers emergency relief services to help young people address immediate basic needs in times of crisis. Emergency relief can act as a safety net for young people experiencing homelessness who have limited means or resources at their disposal.
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It is sometimes difficult for vulnerable young people to understand and negotiate with government and other institutions. Brisbane Youth Service supports young people in a range of ways by advocating for their needs with landlords, the Department of Housing, the Department of Education, Queensland Health, tertiary institutions, and Centrelink. We also support young people who are experiencing legal issues or involved in the justice system.
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Many of our young clients are parents and have accompanying children. Our specialised staff at the Centre for Young Families provide innovative support and a positive approach to parenting.
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The Centre for Young Women offers young women the opportunity to meet with a team of dedicated women’s workers, operating as a safe women’s space.
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Read MoreBefore BYS I was living on friends’ couches and feeling like a burden on them and their families. I couldn’t return home as my mother was emotionally abusive towards me and I never felt I had a voice or was listened to. I ran out of friends’ couches to sleep on and I decided I needed more help so I searched the internet and found BYS...
"In 2015-16 homelessness amongst young people supported by BYS reduced from 53% to 16.4%. This is one of many ways we are helping to create New Futures for Young People. As we look forward to our 40 year celebration next year, we are collectively very optimistic about the future of BYS and the young people we support."- Annemaree Callander, CEO
We are proud to present our 2015-2016 Annual Report. It features information about the activities of the past year, the great outcomes young people are achieving, as well as some very inspirational stories. We invite you to have a read and learn more about the work we are doing with vulnerable young people in Brisbane.
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The support Brisbane Youth Service receives from the community makes a huge difference to what we can achieve. On 14 September we were very fortunate to have a large team of staff from Lendlease helping to renovate Sandgate House.
Sandgate House is one of our fully supported accommodation services. Brisbane Youth Service has three programs working with young people from the ages of 15 to 18. In these 24-7 supervised housing models, youth workers provide case management and emotional support to meet the most essential and immediate needs of the young people.
Gala on the Green is an annual black tie cocktail charity event organised by a committee of young professionals in support of Brisbane Youth Service.
This year, Gala on the Green will be held on 21 October at the Riverlife Naval Stores in Kangaroo Point. Kick off the summer season with a night of food, fun, and entertainment at Gala on the Green’s ‘Hamptons Garden Party’.
Yes – BYS is turning 40! We are very proud of what we have achieved over this time and to celebrate we are organising a get together in early October. Forty years is a long time and we don’t want to miss anyone out.
