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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 […]

Posted Jan 17, 2017

febfast

febfast is the great Australian pause from alcohol, sugar or something of your choice for the month of February in support of disadvantaged youth aged 12-25. Choose your challenge, register at febfast.org.au and ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you to raise much needed funds for BYS. Brisbane Youth Service is proud to […]

Posted Dec 01, 2016

Launch of our new BYS logo and brand

Importantly our new brand emphasises the YOU in Youth Service and our unchanging commitment to creating “new futures for young people”. It puts young people at the heart of everything we do. Our new logo and brand is currently being rolled out.

Posted Aug 03, 2016

Sustaining Tenancies Project Commences

Young people may also be vulnerable due to their age and circumstances. For example, young people may be unemployed, have no rental history and be isolated from any support services and family or be inexperienced at managing a tenancy. Even those young people who are fortunate enough to find accommodation, will often find it difficult […]

Posted Jul 20, 2016

Development of a Youth Wellbeing Check-In App

Rhianon submitted a proposal to the Future Makers Grant Program for the development of a Youth Wellbeing Check-In App. The Optus Future Makers Program is designed to foster digital innovation and bring to life bold ideas that have the ability to change the social landscape for young people. Being successful in this process is an […]

Posted Jun 29, 2016

Client Satisfaction Survey Results

Sixty-five young people responded, providing very positive feedback to a range of questions measuring their satisfaction with the accessibility of BYS services. The young people surveyed were also asked to provide their recommendations for service improvements. This feedback has provided us with many valuable insights. Overall 97% of young people were “Very Happy” (80%) or […]