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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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