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Media Release, Mar 07, 2019

Olympian Pita Taufatofua Helping Brisbane Youth Service Break Guinness World Record

In 2016 Pita Taufatofua broke the internet as the shirtless Tongan flag bearer at the Rio Olympic games, but what most people don’t know is that the dual-sport Olympian has a long history of helping other young people achieve their dreams. Now he’s helping Brisbane Youth Service to break a Guinness World Record to raise […]

Posted Feb 28, 2019

Help end youth homelessness with a Guinness World Record

Here at Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) we are preparing for our annual event ‘Burpees for BYS’ to raise awareness of youth homelessness in our community, and this year ‘Burpees for BYS’ will be an official Guinness World Record challenge! Although, we are not alone in our effort, with the help of ‘Burpees for BYS’ founder Dave […]

Posted Jan 29, 2019

Become a regular giver and help change young lives

Regular or monthly giving is a simple but powerful way you can help vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to change the direction of their lives by providing vital support, services, resources, and life skills. When you join our community of regular givers your support goes beyond the donations you make. Consistent income streams have a powerful impact […]

Posted Jan 25, 2019

BYS receives BCC grant to further couch surfing research

BYS is very excited to announce that we have been awarded a Brisbane City Council Community Development and Capacity Building Grant 2018/19 to extend our research into the risks associated with young people’s couch surfing experiences. Building on the strength of quantitative research already completed (widely featured in national media and presented at the 2018 […]

Posted Jan 24, 2019

Safe & Connected Family Worker

Clear evidence is emerging that re-engagement with family provides a strong pattern of positive outcomes for young people who are homeless. On the basis of this research, BYS has invested in a new position for 2019 focused on rebuilding or strengthening family relationships. The new BYS position, the “Safe and Connected Family Worker” will focus on […]

Posted Jan 24, 2019

Christmas Hampers 2018 – THANK YOU

Wow! What a busy time it was at the BYS Valley Hub in December as many partners and supporters dropped off the Christmas Hampers and other items that they had collected for young people and young families for Christmas. Generosity from community and corporate support saw over 200 hampers delivered to young people and […]

Posted Jan 10, 2019

Thank you VIDEO for our 2018 Supporters!

As we reflect back on 2018, we would like to sincerely thank each and every individual for supporting our work throughout 2018. Every supporter has helped make a real and lasting impact on many young lives, contributing to the health and wellbeing of vulnerable young people, and empowering them to build new futures for themselves. We […]

Posted Jan 10, 2019

BYS welcomes new President and Board Members

BYS are delighted to welcome Dr Nikola Stepanov to the BYS Board as President, and Jake Arden, Ben Paris and Michelle Wade as new Board Members, voted in at the BYS 2018 Annual General Meeting. BYS is governed by a Board of community members who volunteer their time, and provide strategic direction and guidance to […]

Posted Dec 21, 2018

2018 AGM

The Brisbane Youth Service Annual General Meeting was held on 20 November at the Valley Hub. We were delighted to welcome over 80 people to the AGM this year, with a larger proportion of external representatives than ever before, including supporters, partners and sector representatives. It is great to see that awareness of BYS and […]

Posted Dec 21, 2018

Farewell Helen and Brian (BYS former President and Treasurer)

At the 2018 AGM, Brisbane Youth Service said farewell to long time President Helen Wood, and Treasurer Brian Tucker. BYS Life Membership was awarded to Brian for his dedication, support and counsel over 11 years. Brian joined the Board in 2007 and has guided BYS into a solid financial position and offered a new appreciation for numbers […]

Posted Dec 21, 2018

Queer Prom – Australia’s first!

On 6 December, Brisbane Youth Service held Australia’s first ever Queer Prom (that we know of)! Twenty-five young people attended, and with workers, volunteers, students and guests we had over 40 people take part on the night. This is the first prom in Australia – that we know of – that has ever been organized […]

Posted Dec 19, 2018

Rainbow Pride @ Work Training

Brisbane Youth Services provides a safe space and ally for LGBTIQ+ young people. In 17/18, 18% of the young people BYS supported identified as LGBTIQ+. BYS has strong goals to grow our Queer service delivery. We are working to evaluate and design our service delivery to be more welcoming to young people from the LGBTIQ+ community; […]