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Rainbow Project
The Rainbow Housing Project is a Brisbane Youth Service initiative to recognise the needs of, and provide holistic services to, young LGBTIQ+ people. The goals of the project include: Organising safe...
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Gala on the Green – you are invited
You’re invited to… Saturday, 13 October | 5:30pm-11pm The Calile Hotel, Grand Ballroom Gala on the Green is an annual black-tie charity event supporting local charity, Brisbane Youth Service....
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Alexilum’s ‘Under Cover’ mission to help young people in need
Sam Miller is a long-time supporter and friend of Brisbane Youth Service. From making regular, personal donations to getting his workplace involved in fundraising activities, Sam has made a real...
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Rochele Painting – BYS Partner Announcement
It is with great pleasure we announce Rochele Painting as an official Brisbane Youth Service partner for 2018/19. As part of their Painting with Purpose initiative, Rochele Painting have committed...
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One little thing can change your whole life
Collecting stories about people’s experiences and the change in their lives is an important way that BYS understands whether we are working well and making a difference for people who use our services....
View ArticleNotice of AGM
Brisbane Youth Service Annual General Meeting 2018 Tuesday 20 November 3.30pm – 5.00pm Valley Hub, 42 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley ALL WELCOME RSVP essential – by 13 November to admin@brisyouth.org...
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St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace ‘Reidy Rough Night In’
The young men of Reidy House, St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace held their 4th annual ‘Rough Night In’ recently raising over $2,000 to help support young people experiencing homelessness or at risk...
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Sharing our experience with the Youth Alcohol and Other Drug support sector?
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) at Children’s Health Queensland recently held a seminar focusing on what’s happening in Brisbane’s Youth Alcohol and other Drug Sector as part of their...
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PIF Gala Dinner a success!
On 12 October PIF Brisbane hosted the 3rd annual Gala Dinner at the newly opened W Hotel. The Red Tie Band provided entertainment for the night, along with raffles and live and silent auctions. The...
View ArticleWelcome Dr Simone Dowling!
We are very pleased to welcome Dr Simone Dowling who has joined the BYS Medical Clinic team! Simone brings particular interests in women’s and children’s health. She has recent experience...
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BYS at the Youth Health Conference
Australian Association for Adolescent Health’s annual Youth Health Conference, “Owning Future Change”, is the premiere Australian interdisciplinary conference for young people, researchers, clinicians,...
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Art For Change – Made by young people, for young people
Resources created using artworks by LGBTIQ+ young people in the Art for Change program which encourage others to address drug and alcohol, and other health, issues were launched on 14th November at...
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Training Session with Brisbane Bullets
Imagine shooting hoops with your basketball heroes … a group of young people from BYS got to do just that, thanks to the generosity of our supporters the Brisbane Bullets. As part of the Brisbane...
View ArticleOutreach update
BYS Alcohol and Other Drug Workers in collaboration with the Youth Support Program deliver street-based outreach to young people in public spaces: Monday afternoon outreach at the State Library of...
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Get on Ya Feet Packs update
The Get on Ya Feet Project distributes backpacks with essential items to support young people who are sleeping rough on the streets. The backpacks include a sleeping bag, water bottle, pillow,...
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Values in Action – Meet the first winners of our staff recognition awards
The BYS Values in Action awards recognise staff members who display exemplary examples of our values: Respect Optimism Accountability Resilience The awards are peer nominated, manager endorsed and the...
View ArticleRainbow 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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