BYS in the Media
On the 23rd of April, Annemaree Callander (BYS Chief Executive Officer), Rhianon Vichta (Research and Evaluation Coordinator), Kim Stewart (Only Human 4ZZZ Host) and Madonna Brady (Only Human 4ZZZ...
View ArticleJacobs Gift New TV for Valley Hub Reception Area
Long-time supporters and friends of Brisbane Youth Service (BYS), Jacobs are passionate about helping to create better and brighter futures for vulnerable and homeless young people. The leading...
View ArticleSunstate Cement Charity Golf Day a Hole In One
24 teams took to the fairway at Wynnum Golf Club on Monday 14th May for this year’s Sunstate Cement Charity Golf Day, raising $30,000 for Brisbane Youth Service (BYS). The day saw over 100 players come...
View ArticleHave you heard about our services on 4ZZZ?
Have you heard about our services on 4ZZZ radio? Have a listen. http://brisyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/4zzz-CSA-BrizYouthServiceCSA_NoExp_30s.mp3 Shout out to the 4ZZZ team for their ongoing...
View ArticlePIF Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup
The Property Industry Foundation, long term supporters of Brisbane Youth Service, held their amazing 5th annual Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup event on 18 May. 40 yachts and over 400 corporate attendees...
View ArticleOfficeworks Milton raise $5,956 for Health and Wellbeing Fund for young people
The team at Officeworks Milton have done an incredible job raising $5,956 for Brisbane Youth Service through their ‘Round Up to Make a Difference’ campaign during May. We are so grateful to the staff...
View ArticleGala on the Green – Education Grants
Gala on the Green is an annual black tie cocktail charity event organised by a committee of young professionals in support of Brisbane Youth Service. Since its inception in 2011, Gala on the Green has...
View ArticleCUA Carindale Help Fund Smarten Up Grants Program
Thanks to our friends at CUA Carindale, Brisbane Youth Service’s Smarten Up Grants Program has received a $9,779 boost in funding! The money will go towards supporting vulnerable young people (aged...
View ArticleHUB Makeover
Brisbane Youth Service had its very own ‘House Rules’ moment during June with our service delivery HUB in Fortitude Valley receiving a much needed makeover. The large multi-purpose space, smaller...
View ArticleWhat young people are saying about BYS – Client Survey 2018
BYS conducts an Annual Client Survey to gather information from young people about their experiences of our services. The 2018 survey received 139 responses, equating to 11% of client numbers for the...
View ArticleSustaining Young Tenancies Project – extended
We are so pleased to report that the highly successful Sustaining Young Tenancies Project has been funded by the Department of Housing for another 12 months giving us the opportunity to continue...
View ArticleStreet Soccer Wednesdays
Street Soccer is a free local event run by the Big Issue that takes place every Wednesday at New Farm Park for everyone aged 16+. The Big Issue’s Street Soccer Program uses the power of sport to...
View ArticleRTA Dresses Down for a Good Cause
Brisbane Youth Service CEO, Annemaree Callander recently visited our friends at Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority to accept a giant cheque for $3,600! Residential Tenancies Authority staff...
View ArticleStreet Outreach
Brisbane Youth Service runs a weekly Street Outreach program, focused on engaging with homeless and at risk young people in the Brisbane CBD, particularly those who are at risk of problematic alcohol...
View ArticleCommunity Domestic Violence Training
A great article and photo about Brisbane Youth Service Domestic Violence Training in the August News from Joe Kelly MP, Member for Greenslopes. This is a great community-based initiative that draws on...
View ArticleGet on Ya Feet Packs
During Homelessness Week 2018, BYS launched our new ‘Get on Ya Feet’ packs – a high quality backpack, shoes, sleeping bag and other key items to provide comfort to young people living on the street....
View ArticleDA’Burger Fans Provide Free Meals for Local Homeless Youth
Long-time and loyal friend of Brisbane Youth Service, DA’Burger New Farm, are passionate about making Brisbane’s most DA’licious burgers. But what many might not know is that Founders, James and Wendy...
View ArticleOnsite Counselling Program Survey
The Brisbane Youth Service onsite counselling program is seeking feedback from young people. Whether you are a past and/or present client of the service, saw a psychologist once, or had some brief...
View ArticleWellness And Relapse Prevention EDucation (WARPED)
WARPED is a Brisbane Youth Service group for young people who have made positive changes to their substance use, or are finding it difficult to maintain the changes they have made with their substance...
View ArticleRandom Hacks of Kindness (RHoK)
Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is a global community of volunteers from the tech industry who collaborate with non-profit organisations and social entrepreneurs to help solve challenges facing...
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