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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Posted Sep 23, 2024

Safe Young Mums and Bubs Announcement

Brisbane Youth Service is thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable families in our community: the Safe Young Mums and Bubs Program. This program is a key component of the Queensland Government’s Putting Queensland Kids First strategy, which focuses on investing in the youngest Queenslanders to create positive and healthy pathways […]

COURIER MAIL: Desperate plea after jump in youth homelessness in Qld

Posted Aug 21, 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

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 […]

Posted May 21, 2024

Brisbane Youth Service Partners with Charter Hall and Investa to Expand Support for Vulnerable Young Families

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Charter Hall and Investa, in collaboration with the innovative 360 Queen Street development. This exciting alliance marks a significant milestone in BYS’s mission to provide critical support and services for vulnerable young people and their children facing or experiencing homelessness. “Our valued […]