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Posted Sep 14, 2018

Wellness And Relapse Prevention EDucation (WARPED)

WARPED is a Brisbane Youth Service group for young people who have made positive changes to their substance use, or are finding it difficult to maintain the changes they have made with their substance use due to their social networks and/or cravings. The group is held every Thursday at the BYS Hub, 42 McLachlan St, […]

Posted Sep 13, 2018

Onsite Counselling Program Survey

The Brisbane Youth Service onsite counselling program is seeking feedback from young people. Whether you are a past and/or present client of the service, saw a psychologist once, or had some brief dealings with the program, we would like to hear from you! Check out our short survey via Survey Monkey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BYSPsych-Feedback Open until the […]

Posted Sep 13, 2018

DA’Burger Fans Provide Free Meals for Local Homeless Youth

Long-time and loyal friend of Brisbane Youth Service, DA’Burger New Farm, are passionate about making Brisbane’s most DA’licious burgers. But what many might not know is that Founders, James and Wendy are also dedicated to creating opportunities for vulnerable young people who need help – employing those who have been homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless and […]

Posted Aug 30, 2018

Get on Ya Feet Packs

During Homelessness Week 2018, BYS launched our new ‘Get on Ya Feet’ packs – a high quality backpack, shoes, sleeping bag and other key items to provide comfort to young people living on the street. This project is extra special as it was initiated by young people, Simon and Tahnee, for young people. The packs […]

Posted Aug 30, 2018

Community Domestic Violence Training

BYS recently partnered with Joe Kelly MP, Member for Greenslopes, to deliver Domestic Violence Training for people who work in local hair dressing and beauty salons. This initiative draws on the expertise of Brisbane Youth Service to provide training to help prevent domestic violence and provide support for victims. Professionals who work in the hair dressing and […]

Posted Aug 30, 2018

Street Outreach

Brisbane Youth Service runs a weekly Street Outreach program, focused on engaging with homeless and at risk young people in the Brisbane CBD, particularly those who are at risk of problematic alcohol or other drug use. In 17/18, BYS provided 770 occasions of outreach support to at-risk young people. The Queensland Police Service provided funding […]

Posted Aug 23, 2018

RTA Dresses Down for a Good Cause

Brisbane Youth Service CEO, Annemaree Callander recently visited our friends at Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority to accept a giant cheque for $3,600! Residential Tenancies Authority staff give back to their local community by raising money through their ‘Casual Friday’ program, with staff donating a gold coin in lieu of donning their usual corporate attire. Brisbane Youth Service is very […]

Posted Aug 17, 2018

Street Soccer Wednesdays

Street Soccer is a free local event run by the Big Issue that takes place every Wednesday at New Farm Park for everyone aged 16+. The Big Issue’s Street Soccer Program uses the power of sport to promote social inclusion and personal change for homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people. There are soccer events and matches, special […]

Posted Aug 14, 2018

NAIDOC Week

Under the theme – Because of Her, We Can! – NAIDOC Week 2018 was held nationally from Sunday 8 July through to Sunday 15 July. The theme celebrated the essential role that women have played – and continue to play – as active and significant role models at the community, local, state and national levels. During […]

Posted Jun 29, 2018

Sustaining Young Tenancies Project – extended

We are so pleased to report that the highly successful Sustaining Young Tenancies Project has been funded by the Department of Housing and Public Works for another 12 months giving us the opportunity to continue helping young people to maintain their social housing tenancy. Over a 12 month period Sustaining Young Tenancies supported 89 young people […]

Posted Jun 29, 2018

What young people are saying about BYS – Client Survey 2018

BYS conducts an Annual Client Survey to gather information from young people about their experiences of our services. The 2018 survey received 139 responses, equating to 11% of client numbers for the 2017-2018 year (1261 young people). Overall Satisfaction 97% of young people said that they were happy or very happy, overall, with BYS services. “Because […]

Posted Jun 29, 2018

HUB Makeover

Brisbane Youth Service had its very own ‘House Rules’ moment during June with our service delivery HUB in Fortitude Valley receiving a much needed makeover. The large multi-purpose space, smaller program space and many offices have a new look that is more welcoming for young people, and provides more functional working spaces for the BYS […]