Every year Brisbane Youth Services works with thousands of young people and their children, assisting them to overcome challenges and achieve life goals. Here are some of their inspiring stories..
Rachel has found her voice. After years of homelessness and hardship, learning to speak for herself is something she takes pride in.
She’s always written poems and prose, but now Rachel is able to tell her own story.
Anyone experiencing the noise and bustle of Fortitude Valley knows how overwhelming it can be.
Someone living with a sensory disorder-where lights, noise, even the feel of clothes on the body can be overwhelming-would have to persevere to spend time there. Ray has such a disorder, but persists with visits to the Hub, and even lives nearby. So it’s not surprising Ray claims the attribute of persistence as a strength.
When her daughter Ruby hadn’t learned to walk or talk by eighteen months, Elee realised something was wrong.
Three years ago, Josh was on the streets. Now he is finishing Year 12, getting the qualifications he needs to become an Electrician.
Kiara was named after the Lion Cub in ‘The Lion King’ and like that character has had to find her courage.
I came to Brisbane Youth Service in January 2016 and I was looking for a fresh start with a new service that I thought could help me.
“Free accomodation for work” read an advert I saw online. My partner at the time had become abusive and violent and so I got kicked out.
Living in a small unit that we could only stay in for three months, two children not living at home, a two year old daughter and a little one on the way, all we knew was that we wanted our family together.
While our services largely remain operational across the festive season, our Fortitude Valley Youth Support Centre will be closed on the public holidays, opening on Friday 27, Monday 30, and Tuesday 31 December from 1-4pm to provide emergency relief for young people in need.
Normal hours resume from Tuesday 2 January.