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Youth Justice Strategy 2019-2023: Working together Changing the Story The Queensland Government Youth Justice Strategy was released in December 2018. The Strategy is based on four pillars that underpin the framework within which youth crime is addressed in the justice system. The four pillars are: Intervene early Keep children out of court Keep children out […]

The Human Rights Act 2019 became law on 27 February 2019 after the Human Rights Bill 2018 was passed in Parliament. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said the legislation is about protecting people’s rights and creating the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC) to educate and help people. “Queensland’s Human Rights Act is about […]

On the 28 February 2019, Reidy House at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, held their Reidy Rice Lunch where students share in a bowl of rice to show solidarity with those that go without. The annual event raises funds for BYS and is about giving the young men a chance to experience how it feels for those who don’t have […]

Brisbane Youth Service has begun a new in-house ‘test and tag’ process for second hand electronic equipment to ensure electronics given to the young people we support are safe. Staff at BYS are now fully-trained to conduct electrical test and tagging.  We recently purchased the testing equipment, which will be used to ensure all second […]

Brisbane Youth Service was delighted to host an empowering self-defence work shop for young women on International Women’s Day – 8 March 2019. The workshop focused on equipping women with skills to empower themselves to say ‘no’ in a variety of situations and protect themselves if in danger. Special thanks to Antonella Spatola;  Intuitive Wing Chun […]

This past month a number of our staff participated in febfast, where the team gave up sugar in the office for the month of February.  They also created a yellow brick road in the office to encourage staff to get up from their desks to stretch and get some exercise. “It was a great team […]

A big thank you to Place Estate Agents for their generous donation to Brisbane Youth Service as a part of their 60 days of “giving up”. Whether it was giving up chocolate, sugar, alcohol or another guilty weakness, around 60 Placers from across the company made a sacrifice, in turn, donating $60 at the end […]

Regular or monthly giving is a simple but powerful way you can help vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to change the direction of their lives by providing vital support, services, resources, and life skills. When you join our community of regular givers your support goes beyond the donations you make. Consistent income streams have a powerful impact […]

BYS is very excited to announce that we have been awarded a Brisbane City Council Community Development and Capacity Building Grant 2018/19 to extend our research into the risks associated with young people’s couch surfing experiences.   Building on the strength of quantitative research already completed (widely featured in national media and presented at the 2018 […]

Clear evidence is emerging that re-engagement with family provides a strong pattern of positive outcomes for young people who are homeless.  On the basis of this research, BYS has invested in a new position for 2019 focused on rebuilding or strengthening family relationships. The new BYS position, the “Safe and Connected Family Worker” will focus on […]