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Posted Sep 11, 2017

Gala on the Green

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. This year, Gala on the Green will be held on 21 October at the Riverlife Naval Stores in Kangaroo Point. Kick off the summer season with a night of food, […]

Posted Sep 04, 2017

BYS’ 40th Birthday Celebration

Yes – BYS is turning 40! We are very proud of what we have achieved over this time and to celebrate we are organising a get together in early October. Forty years is a long time and we don’t want to miss anyone out. If you have been an employee, supporter, past Board member or […]

Posted Aug 24, 2017

BYS Volunteer Profile – Rhian

At BYS we greatly value the work and skills that volunteers bring to the organisation. Rhian Thomas has been volunteering with BYS for two years, commencing by providing administrative support to our fundraising efforts and since January 2016, cooking the Tuesday family lunch for young parents and their children at the Centre for Young Families. […]

Posted Jul 18, 2017

Brisbane Youth Service’s 40 year history

On a summer’s evening, 30 November 1976, a meeting was convened by Rev Bob Griffiths and Rev Lin Reilly at the City Congregational Church. The small gathering was attended by delegates from St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the City Congregational Church , St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Wesley Central Mission who agreed to sponsor a new […]

Posted Jul 05, 2017

Launch of Daggy Jumper Day 2017

We had a daggy extravaganza at Brisbane Youth Service for the launch of Daggy Jumper Day 2017. Daggy Jumper Day is our premiere fundraising event with all funds raised supporting young people aged 12-25 and their families. Daggy Jumper Day – winter’s uncoolest day – will take place on Friday 28 July but you can […]

Posted Jun 27, 2017

Church Street Mural

To celebrate our 40th Anniversary this year, we have been researching our history. This is the story of what happened to our mural at Church Street. BYS had its offices at 14 Church Street Fortitude Valley between 1996 and 2010. In 1999 approval was granted for improvements to the site to make it fit for purpose […]

Posted Jun 20, 2017

BYS is turning 40!

Yes we are turning forty! Brisbane Youth Service has been operating in Brisbane, helping vulnerable young people since 1977. Over that time we have helped tens of thousands of young people experiencing difficulties in their lives. We are very proud of what we have achieved over this time and how we have matured and grown as […]

Posted Jun 06, 2017

Young People’s Feedback

We are very proud of our outcomes for young people at BYS. Each year we conduct a survey of young people to see if we are on the right track with our services and responsiveness. This year we conducted 139 surveys (representing approximately 10% of the young people we see each year). The good news […]

Posted May 30, 2017

Winter Appeal

Already, the end of another financial year approaches and as I look back on the year so far, much has been achieved with young people and young families experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. You have been an integral part of these achievements and I want to thank you for your generous support, and your trust and […]

Posted May 04, 2017

Luke Archer supporting disadvantaged youth

Every week, Luke Archer runs health and fitness sessions for young people from Brisbane Youth Service. Better known for his prowess on the football field with Souths Logan, Luke volunteers his Thursday afternoons to run through exercise programs, nutrition and mindfulness with young people seeking support from BYS. Luke is a fantastic role model for […]

Posted May 02, 2017

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and to send a clear message that violence of this sort will not be tolerated. This year’s theme is ‘Not Now, Not Ever’. BYS will be posting images on Facebook throughout May. These images depict young people’s experiences of […]

Posted May 02, 2017

Pop Up Dental Clinic

Brisbane Youth Service held its third pop up dental clinic at the Valley Hub from Tuesday 2 May to Monday 8 May. Another dental clinic will be held in the second half of the year. Since the dental clinics commenced last year at BYS, over 90 young people have been treated with simple check ups and tooth cleaning to […]