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Posted Aug 02, 2019

‘Housing ends homelessness’: BYS gets behind national call to action in August

Right now more than 116,000 Australians are experiencing homelessness and 195,000 are on social housing waiting lists. Over 26,000 young Australians aged 12 to 25 are without a safe or suitable home, and around 4,500 young people face homelessness in Queensland every night. Despite an increased need for a solution to homelessness, federal funding has […]

Media Release, Aug 01, 2019

BYS marks Homelessness Week as 4,500 young Queenslanders face homelessness every night

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) is calling on the community to get involved and recognise Homelessness Week 2019, as more than 26,000 young people face homelessness in Australia every night. Held from the 4-10 August, Homelessness Week is a national event which raises awareness of people experiencing homelessness, the issues they are faced with and the […]

Posted Jul 29, 2019

Small items, BIG impact: BYS delivers dignity to young people sleeping rough

Gypsy Harris has a thing for shoes. She’s a Queenslander “through and through”, and loves being near the water. She is now bright eyed and bubbly but until recently, struggling with depression and anxiety, Gypsy lived on the streets. The 18-year-old is just one of the 4,500 young people, aged between 12 and 24, who […]

Posted Jul 16, 2019

EOFY Tax Appeal raises over $18,000

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing supporters who donated to our EOFY Tax Appeal recently. You smashed our $12,000 target, raising $18,158 in life-changing funds to support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Each year we see more young people caught in crisis, reaching out for support and in need […]

Posted Jul 16, 2019

BYS gets nude with ethical underwear label to help support young people in crisis

A new sustainable and ethical label is on a mission to celebrate diversity and help Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) create new futures for young people with little more than some nude coloured undies. Recently launched inclusive underwear label The Unseen has partnered with BYS with plans to donate 200 pairs of sustainable and ethical underwear, […]

Posted Jun 26, 2019

Inaugural Brisbane Vertical Night Sprint a huge success!

On the 6th of June, Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), Student One and Activ8 Change called on Brisbane’s super-fit (as well as our ‘not-as-fit’ and ‘not-all-that-fit-really’) to tackle one of the world’s tallest student accommodation towers, Student One Wharf, in the Brisbane Vertical Night Sprint. Those who attended not only showed generous support for BYS, great […]

Posted Jun 25, 2019

EOFY Tax Appeal – We Need Your Help!

Donate before 30 June and receive your receipt in time for your upcoming tax return. “Every day I meet young people who have experienced more hardship in their short lives than many of us will experience in a lifetime.” Craig, BYS Youth Support Worker Each year we are seeing more and more young people reaching […]

Posted Jun 25, 2019

Daggy Jumper Day – Do It Your Way!

It’s that time of year again so dig out your nastiest knits and silliest sweaters and get ready to get daggy for a great cause. The official Daggy Jumper Day is Friday, August 9th during Homelessness Week and we want everyone to get involved by donating or holding a daggy jumper-themed fundraising event any time […]

Posted Jun 25, 2019

Bridge to Brisbane 2019

Your city. Your race. Your chance to make a difference! Take part in Queensland’s iconic Bridge to Brisbane fun run this year and support New Futures for Young People by fundraising for Brisbane Youth Service. By joining Team End Youth Homelessness on August 25th you can help raise awareness and vital funds to support vulnerable […]

Posted Jun 25, 2019

BYS journey comes full circle to help realise dream

When Alwin Fung heard the shout-out for someone to help with a building and pest inspection on a Brisbane Youth Service property being prepared for sale, he jumped at the chance to offer his services – at no cost. Alwin did a great job guiding BYS through the process, but it wasn’t until we asked […]

Posted May 27, 2019

Countdown begins for the Brisbane Vertical Night Sprint

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), Student One and Activ8 Change are calling on Brisbane’s super-fit (as well as our ‘not-as-fit’ and ‘not-all-that-fit-really’) to tackle one of the world’s tallest student accommodation towers, Student One Wharf, in the Brisbane Vertical Night Sprint on Thursday 6 June. Billed as Australia’s first ever night-time stair climb, the Brisbane Vertical Night Sprint […]

Posted May 03, 2019

Snap Fitness Supporting New Futures for Young People

We are seriously grateful to Burpees for BYS sponsors Snap Fitness for supporting new futures for young people. Snap Fitness got behind our recent campaign to support Dave the Trainer in the Burpees for BYS Guinness World Record Challenge. It’s incredibly emotional for me to know that so many people from one community are willing to […]