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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 […]

Posted Jun 21, 2018

CUA Carindale Help Fund Smarten Up Grants Program

Thanks to our friends at CUA Carindale, Brisbane Youth Service’s Smarten Up Grants Program has received a $9,779 boost in funding! The money will go towards supporting vulnerable young people (aged 12-25 years) to overcome barriers to participating in education and training. The Smarten Up grants assist young people to purchase basic computer equipment, pay course […]

Posted Jun 15, 2018

Gala on the Green – Education Grants

Gala on the Green is an annual black tie cocktail charity event organised by a committee of young professionals in support of Brisbane Youth Service. Since its inception in 2011, Gala on the Green has raised over $130,000 to assist in creating positive change in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. The 2017 […]

Posted Jun 14, 2018

Officeworks Milton raise $5,956 for Health and Wellbeing Fund for young people

The team at Officeworks Milton have done an incredible job raising $5,956 for Brisbane Youth Service through their ‘Round Up to Make a Difference’ campaign during May. We are so grateful to the staff and local community for this significant donation that will make a real difference to the young people we support. The funds raised […]

Posted Jun 14, 2018

PIF Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup

The Property Industry Foundation, long term supporters of Brisbane Youth Service, held their amazing 5th annual Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup event on 18 May. 40 yachts and over 400 corporate attendees enjoyed a beautiful Queensland day, sailing in and around Moreton Bay. The event was a tremendous success raising $60,000 net for at-risk and homeless young […]

Posted May 25, 2018

Have you heard about our services on 4ZZZ?

Have you heard about our services on 4ZZZ radio? Have a listen. Shout out to the 4ZZZ team for their ongoing support, and for the great production job! #grateful #community #4ZZZ

Posted May 16, 2018

Sunstate Cement Charity Golf Day a Hole In One

24 teams took to the fairway at Wynnum Golf Club on Monday 14th May for this year’s Sunstate Cement Charity Golf Day, raising $30,000 for Brisbane Youth Service (BYS). The day saw over 100 players come together for a fun day of golf in the beautiful sunshine, in support of vulnerable young people and young families experiencing homelessness and […]