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Posted Dec 12, 2024

ABC NEWS: Early intervention services to address Australia’s family violence crisis

Experts say working with perpetrators when they’re still teens could shift the dial on Australia’s family violence crisis. A 2021 Senate inquiry found while early intervention is critical there are too few programs and not enough evidence on what works. Lou Baker [from Brisbane Youth Service] said reports of teens breaking phones or engaging in […]

Posted Nov 11, 2024

Annual General Meeting – 26 November 2024

The Brisbane Youth Service AGM will be held on Tuesday 26 November 2024. 3:00-4:30pm Brisbane Youth Service Youth Support Centre 518 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley (map) We hope you can join us to celebrate the achievements of the past year. Please RSVP by Wednesday 20 November to events@brisyouth.org. The following documents are available to download: […]

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, […]

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

Every Conversation Matters: Transforming Young Lives Through Meaningful Dialogue

This National Child Protection Week (1-7 September), the theme “Every Conversation Matters” underscores the crucial role that meaningful dialogue plays in the lives of young people and children. At Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), these conversations are at the heart of our work—whether we are supporting those at risk of or experiencing homelessness or advocating for […]

Posted Aug 06, 2024

COURIER MAIL: Jump to it and help our young homeless

Brisbane young people are increasingly dependent on homeless charities, prompting the Brisbane Youth Service to urge people to participate in Daggy Jumper Day on Wednesday. Brisbane Youth Service CEO Pam Barker said the service had experienced an 88 per cent increase in requests for support in the past four years. “The latest census data paints […]

Posted Aug 01, 2024

Brisbane Youth Service wins Silver at the Australasian Reporting Awards 2024!

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) is proud to announce its silver Australasian Reporting Award 2024 for distinguished achievement in reporting! The BYS Annual Report provides comprehensive details of the organisation’s operations and financial performance over the past year. It showcases the extensive range of essential programs and services that BYS provides to young people, and their […]

Posted Jul 10, 2024

Flip Joins Forces with Brisbane Youth Service to Tackle Homelessness Crisis

In an inspiring collaboration, Flip has partnered with Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) to raise awareness of the homelessness crisis in Brisbane and advocate for crucial early intervention measures. Offering pro bono creative services, Flip has played a pivotal role in amplifying BYS’s mission through innovative campaigns. Flip’s Head of Strategy, Bryce Schneider, shared the team’s […]

Posted Jun 10, 2024

Bursting Bubbles: How St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace’s Rough Night In is Making a Difference

At St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, something special has been happening since 2011. Reidy House, a cornerstone of the College’s commitment to social responsibility, has been on a mission to burst bubbles. Imagine this: high school boys, armed with nothing more than a sleeping bag and a cup of soup, spending a night outside. It’s […]