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March 13, 2024

Young People, Gender, and Family and Intimate Partner Violence: 7 year analysis, 2015-2022 Fact Sheet

This factsheet summarises the FV and IPV data for young people broken down by gender identity.

October 30, 2023

Gender Diverse Young People and Mental Health: 7 year analysis, 2015-2022 Fact Sheet

This factsheet summarises the mental health assessment data for gender diverse young people accessing support from Brisbane Youth Service over the last 7 years.

October 30, 2023

Sexuality diverse young people and mental health 7 year analysis, 2015-2022 Fact Sheet

This factsheet summarises the mental health assessment data for sexuality diverse young people accessing support from Brisbane Youth Service over the last 7 years.

October 16, 2021

Queer homelessness: the distinct experiences of sexuality and trans-gender diverse youth

Queer young people, or young people who are sexuality diverse and/or trans and gender diverse, face a higher lifetime likelihood of homelessness than their cis-heterosexual peers. However, queer young people are often treated as a homogenous group within research, a methodological decisions that obscures differences on the basis of gender identity.

April 10, 2020

Finding Pride: Moving Beyond the Rainbow in Youth Homelessness Services

More than half of young people who identify as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual report compromised or below average living conditions. For Gender Diverse young people this increases to 71 per cent. LGBTIQ+ young people are twice as likely to experience homelessness compared with their heterosexual cis gendered peers, and 33 per cent of queer youth choose not to engage with crisis support centres due to anticipated discrimination.

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One‑third of the young people we support (aged 12–25) are parents, caring for young children while facing homelessness and complex trauma themselves. Young parents need support that recognises both their own needs and their children’s.

Brisbane Youth Service offers individualised support, parenting groups, and a program for young dads, helping them stay connected, build parenting skills, and strengthen family safety and wellbeing. Our Safe Young Mums and Bubs Program provides specialised accommodation and intensive, wraparound support for young mums or pregnant people experiencing homelessness and domestic, family or sexual violence, and their babies.

Donate today to help break the cycle of homelessness and disadvantage

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One‑third of the young people we support (aged 12–25) are parents, caring for young children while facing homelessness and complex trauma themselves. Young parents need support that recognises both their own needs and their children’s.

Brisbane Youth Service offers individualised support, parenting groups, and a program for young dads, helping them stay connected, build parenting skills, and strengthen family safety and wellbeing. Our Safe Young Mums and Bubs Program provides specialised accommodation and intensive, wraparound support for young mums or pregnant people experiencing homelessness and domestic, family or sexual violence, and their babies.

Donate today to help break the cycle of homelessness and disadvantage

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We’re nearly 50!

Since 1977, Brisbane Youth Service has walked alongside young people facing disadvantage and homelessness. Almost five decades on, our mission remains: helping Brisbane’s young people shape new futures. As we approach our golden jubilee in 2027, we invite you to join us in celebrating the achievements and resilience of young people, listening to their voices, and driving lasting change, together.

Youth workers campaigning for safe housing in the Valley in the early days of BYS

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We’re nearly 50!

Since 1977, Brisbane Youth Service has walked alongside young people facing disadvantage and homelessness. Almost five decades on, our mission remains: helping Brisbane’s young people shape new futures. As we approach our golden jubilee in 2027, we invite you to join us in celebrating the achievements and resilience of young people, listening to their voices, and driving lasting change, together.

Youth workers campaigning for safe housing in the Valley in the early days of BYS

📢 Service update

There remains a very high demand for support for young people and young families in Brisbane. We are working hard to create more options, but many nights, all beds are at capacity.

We may not be able to answer your call immediately, but if you leave a message with your name, age, and the reason for calling, we’ll return your call as soon as possible.

If you need support, we offer a walk-in service in the afternoons.

🚶‍➡️Current walk-in hours

📅 Monday – Friday
⏰ 1 – 4 pm

Unfortunately, presenting to our service does not guarantee a place to stay. We understand this is frustrating, and we will do our best to support you. When you arrive, we’ll discuss your options, which may include housing if available. We may also provide food, transport, crisis support, referrals, and other help that fits your needs.