Brisbane Youth Service | Helping young people and young families

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

How We Help

About BYS

We support young people (aged 12-25 years), and their children, who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Brisbane.

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Our Impact

In my early years at school, I found my world expanding.

Homelessness isn't a character flaw. It doesn't mean someone is hopeless or unworthy. It is just life pressing too hard in ways most will never see.
I grew up in a pretty rough home. My mum was a drug user behind closed doors, and my dad moved on with another partner when I was little.

Don’t live out of fear. Be braver than yourself. Know yourself, and then you won’t doubt yourself.
Growing up wasn’t easy. I went through things no child should ever have to go through, and it left me with trauma I’ll carry forever.

Looking back, I know it should have gone down differently, but I didn't know any better. All I knew was I had to protect my family.
I came to Brisbane to study when I was 20. My aunty said she would sponsor me, so I stayed with her. But after only a week, she changed her mind.

If you’re going through a hard time, stay focused and keep moving forward. Life will have its struggles, but stay strong. If you keep at it, doors will open, and you can live a better life.

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 Brisbane’s young people.