Brisbane Youth Service in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Brisbane Youth Service

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3620 2400

Address: 42 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley 4006 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.brisyouth.org

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25.01.2022 THANK YOU to the O.G. Sneaker Store @footlocker_au for this massive haul of new kicks donated to BYS and for your recent team fundraising contribution to @daggyjumperday !! New shoes are one of those items that bring real joy to young people, enabling them to walk a little easier and more confidently down what is often a very difficult path. Your extremely generous donation will help vulnerable young people put their best foot forward #FootLocker #BrisYouth #NewFutures #becausesneakersau #theOGsneakerstore @ Brisbane Youth Service

24.01.2022 Over half the young people who seek support from BYS are sleeping rough, couch-surfing, boarding or in a homelessness service at the time we meet them #BrisYouth #NewFutures

24.01.2022 31st August is International Overdose Awareness Day. Oceania, primarily comprised of Australia and New Zealand, has a drug mortality rate 2.5 times the global average. All drugs can cause an overdose, including medication prescribed by a doctor. The tragedy of overdose is that its preventable and more must be done to save lives. Visit overdoseday.com for factsheets and useful tools, and start a conversation about overdose today #BrisYouth #NewFutures #EndOverdose

24.01.2022 BYS recently spoke to DHPW about the impact of Dignity First Funding View the full video: http://ow.ly/xRt550AY6lX Mobile phones provide an essential lifeline during the COVID-19 crisis, connecting vulnerable young people to social supports and important services, including youth services. Dignity First funding from the Department of Housing and Public Works helps us to stay digitally connected to at-risk young people through the provision of mobile phones and/or data.... As 20% of young people we see have no income, many are not in a position to purchase a mobile phone and/or data. This funding is a lifeline for many, particularly during the move to virtual service provision and limited face to face contact. #brisyouth #newfutures Read more about the funding here https://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/about/initiatives/dignity-first

23.01.2022 If you feel somethings not right or youre worried about your mate, check in. Visit RUOK.org.au for tons of wonderful resources that can help empower you to meaningfully connect with people around you who may be struggling with life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A32Up3wBS6k

23.01.2022 Young people, how has your experience of society shaped your perception of the police? If youre a QLD resident between 18-25yrs old, Griffith University wants to hear from you ! Young people are the group most likely to come into contact with the police, primarily due to their visibility and the amount they use public spaces. It is important for the police to gain the trust of young people and also for young people to feel that they can trust the police. Our experiences shap...e the way we experience and interpret things, so this survey aims to explore the connections between experiences, development and perceptions. Take part in the survey: https://prodsurvey.rcs.griffith.edu.au/pr/index.php/922649

22.01.2022 Brisbane Youth Service will be closed from midday this Thursday 24th December until 9am Monday 4th January. We wish you all a happy and safe Christmas ! For any emergency that requires ambulance, police or fire service... Please call 000 If you are experiencing homelessness or are housed but at risk of homelessness Call the Homelessness Hotline on 1800 474 753 If you are experiencing domestic violence Call Brisbane Domestic Violence Service on 3217 2544 To find support services near you Go to www.askizzy.org.au If you're on the Telstra or Vodafone mobile networks, you can access AskIzzy on your phone even if you don't have credit or access to WIFI.

22.01.2022 Great to see the The Courier Mail highlighting the importance of building more affordable housing, featuring the Woolloongabba development that includes 5 housing units for young people as part of an innovative partnership between BHC Creating Liveable Communities and Brisbane Youth Service. This is an issue the whole community needs to get behind, - Rebecca Oelkers, BHC CEO.

22.01.2022 "Shine a light for children by taking part in the Queensland Child Protection Week (6-12th September) Lantern Project A hands-on way to get behind #qldchildprotectionweek, raising the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families. Visit http://ow.ly/fSzE50BfoHe to download your lantern making kit and why not display your lanterns at your school, your window or in your community space leading up to Child Protection Week? #BrisYouth #NewFutures

22.01.2022 Thanks to Assistant Minister for Health, Nikki Boyd MP who came for a visit today! It was great to share some behind the scenes insights into the work we do supporting Brisbanes vulnerable and at-risk young people. @nikkiboydmp also had a good chat to our Clinic Nurse Mandy @ Brisbane Youth Service

21.01.2022 Wonderful to see some of Qlds biggest sporting stars getting behind Daggy Jumper Day ! Thank you Queensland Firebirds and Courier Mail for stitching up fashion on Brisbanes daggyest day and helping to raise awareness of youth homelessness this #homelessnessweek #HW2020 #daggyjumperday #brisyouth #newfutures

20.01.2022 Emergency relief acts as a safety net for young people experiencing homelessness who have limited means or resources at their disposal. Get in touch to find out how to donate non-perishable items (07) 3620 2400 #BrisYouth #NewFutures #YouthHomelessness

19.01.2022 BYS provided 39,635 occasions of support in 2019/20, a 24% increase from the previous year, as well as taking 1639 calls through casual and triage services from people seeking information, advice and referral support. #BrisYouth #NewFutures

19.01.2022 >>> COVID-19 UPDATE | SERVICE CHANGES 31st September 2020 <<< BYS is taking COVID-19 very seriously. We are continuing to put a range of strategies in place to ensure our service delivery is COVID-safe. BYS regularly updates its services to ensure the advice and requirements of the federal and state health authorities are implemented....Continue reading

19.01.2022 Furnishing units of affordable housing in the BHC Creating Liveable Communities Cornwall St Project goes beyond the purchase of the furniture items. It means the creation of five homes, and an opportunity for young people who are assisted by BYS, to transition to independent housing early next year with the necessary supports in place to sustain their tenancies. Young people’s access to affordable accommodation assists them to break the cycle of homelessness, and creates a p...latform to engage with informal and formal supports, and to participate in meaningful employment, education and training. With the specialised assistance of BYS youth workers, young people have the opportunity to develop skills, confidence and self-esteem to achieve their individual goals and to create new futures. #NewFutures #BrisYouth #FurnishingYoungFutures Read more: https://bhcl.com.au/supporting-cornwall-street/

19.01.2022 Thank you to 2019 Qld Local Hero of the Year @elijahbuol.division8 and everyone who took part in @daggyjumperday 2020!! Your support, through raising awareness of youth homelessness and/or fundraising for BYS, is truly appreciated #daggyjumperday #endyouthhomelessness #BrisYouth #NewFutures

19.01.2022 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO BYS COVID SAFE PRACTICES around the use of face-masks during the MODERATE RISK period that has been declared. We appreciate essential visitors only All visitors to any BYS sites, including the 24/7 residentials, Housing & Tenancy team, Young Women and Young Families, and our Valley Hub will have their temperature checked and will be required to wear a face-mask All BYS staff will be wearing a face-mask when meeting with young people or visitors... Any young people not comfortable or able to wear a face-mask will be offered either zoom or outdoor consultations We are implementing these safety measures to keep the young people we support and BYS staff safe, and to help Queensland prevent community transmission. If youre feeling sick, stay home. Get tested. Please call us on 3620 2400 if you have any concerns or questions, were here to help #BrisYouth #NewFutures

18.01.2022 As part of todays launch of the Youth Futures Summit, the National Youth Commission have released their interim findings on an inquiry into Youth Employment and Transitions - an intergenerational community discussion about the challenges faced by young people. Ideas for reform based on the findings will be released in the form of a Discussion Paper Youth Futures Guarantee at this weeks summit. Keen to take part in the summit and/or have your say? ... Find last minute session and part-week tickets at youthfuturessummit.org.au and stay tuned as we bring you more updates on the findings. #BrisYouth #NewFutures #YouthFuturesSummit See more

18.01.2022 BYS continues to take COVID-19 very seriously. We appreciate the ongoing patience of the young people we support who have adapted to the changes , moving to virtual appointments, social distancing, using hand sanitiser - and even little things like using the intercom at our Valley Hub. We will keep doing whatever is needed to ensure our service delivery is COVID-safe, to keep you safe! #BrisYouth #NewFutures

17.01.2022 Therapy dog Alfred and all of us at Brisbane Youth Service wish you a very merry and safe Christmas!

17.01.2022 Why the hummingbird? The Hummingbird Fable comes to the Commission from Nobel Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai, who would often use the fable as an anecdote when recounting her environmental activism in Kenya and Africa. The fable illustrates how the smallest of contributions is important and like the hummingbird, we must do what we can. Wangari Maathai's story... One day a terrible fire broke out in a forest, and a huge woodlands was suddenly engulfed by a raging wild fire. Frightened, all the animals fled their homes and ran out of the forest. As they came to the edge of a stream they stopped to watch the fire, feeling very discouraged and powerless, and grieving the destruction of their homes. Every one of them thought there was nothing they could do about the fire - except for one little hummingbird. This particular hummingbird swooped into the stream and picked up a few drops of water, then flew into the forest and put them on the fire. Then it went back to the stream and did it again, and it kept going back, again and again and again. All the other animals watched in disbelief; some tried to discourage the hummingbird. Don’t bother. It’s too much. You’re too little. Your wings will burn. Your beak is too tiny. It’s only a drop. You can’t put out this fire. And as the animals stood around disparaging the little bird's efforts, the bird noticed how hopeless and forlorn they looked. Then one of the animals shouted out and challenged the hummingbird, asking in a mocking voice, what do you think you are doing? And the hummingbird, without wasting time or losing a beat, looked back and said, I am doing what I can. #HRM2020 #BrisYouth #NewFutures

17.01.2022 A fantastic, game-changing announcement from the Victorian Government, who have committed $5.3bn towards building 12,000 social housing homes including 2,000 new homes for people living with mental illness, 1,000 dwellings to support Indigenous Victorians and another 1,000 to support victims of family violence. We hope to see other State Governments follow suit, and include a specific commitment for young people. Young people aged 19-24 experience the highest rate of homele...ssness but are the smallest proportion (approx. 3%) of main tenants across all social housing programs. We must invest in social housing to provide hope and dignity for all Australians. https://www.theguardian.com//its-a-game-changer-victoria-c

17.01.2022 Today marks the start of Homelessness Week #HW2020 with the theme of Everybody needs a Home . Whether youre struggling to find shelter each night or looking to buy your first home, the government can do simple things to fix the system -to make sure everyone has a home. Visit https://everybodyshome.com.au/take-action/ to sign the petition for a plan to end homelessness by 2030. #brisyouth #newfutures #endyouthhomelessness

17.01.2022 Get down to Grilld Wintergarden and Grilld Eagle Street Pier for a burger in August and drop your token in the Brisbane Youth Service Local Matters jar! At the end of the month $500 is split depending on who has the most tokens in each jar ($300 for 1st, $100 for 2nd and 3rd). We appreciate your token of support and thank you Grilld #yum #brisyouth #grilld #localmatters #newfutures

17.01.2022 The countdown is on to Womens Health Week 7-11 Sept! Our Weekly Thursday Fitness (WTF!) group is just one way we support the health and wellbeing of young women . Are you ready to unlock your own powers for good health? Sign up to be part of #WomensHealthWeek at womenshealthweek.com.au, for daily information, tools and tips to help you take the lead on your health. #BrisYouth #NewFutures #fit #health #brisbanefitness #womenshealth

16.01.2022 While International Overdose Day earlier this week focused on raising awareness of overdose and reducing the stigma of drug-related death, it is also a time to acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. Visit overdoseday.com for valuable resources that could help you save a life. #EndOverdose #NewFutures #BrisYouth

13.01.2022 We put the call out for donations and what a response, thank you Brisbane! To everyone who has dropped off hampers or non-perishable items, or purchased hampers online.. your generosity has blown us away Here are just a few of the many businesses and individuals we're so grateful to: - Console Group... - KPMG Australia - MAX Solutions - Brisbane Private Hospital Operating Room Nurses - Ray White Alderley - @MatchWorksAu - Warner Brothers Studio, Gold Coast - MacGregor OSHC - Signal Flare - Helping the Homeless and Others in Need - Prince Charles Hospital, Ward 2E - Dave Kramer - Grit Programming #NewFutures #BrisYouth

12.01.2022 A new Equity Economics report commissioned by Everybody’s Home predicts significant increases in homelessness and housing stress in 2021. At BYS we are seeing these increases first hand, with a 34% increase in occasions of support at our Valley Hub from 2019 to 2020. The report makes the case for increased investment in social housing to reduce homelessness and drive economic recovery. ... Read the full report HERE: https://bit.ly/3aiSTi4

12.01.2022 How do you get employment when you need experience? Where do you start? Tyler asked after another unsuccessful interview. Hack on triple j recently talked to BYS House Manager Cheryl and resident Tyler about the challenges facing young people seeking employment. Despite enormous potential, young people engaging with BYS find it very hard to get a foot in the door. With youth unemployment sitting at a 23-year high, greater support is needed to help young people transiti...on through training, education and employment. Tune in to the full story here: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/hack/12608792 #NewFutures #brisyouth #brisbane

10.01.2022 Mission Australia asked 22,674 young people aged 15 to 19 years about their experience of homelessness. The responses revealed that many children and young people dont have access to a healthy home environment. Here are just three insights from the report: 17% had experienced homelessness 7% had experienced a time when they had no fixed address/ lived in refuge or transitional accommodation... 13% had experienced couch surfing Read the full report: https://www.missionaustralia.com.au//three-things-you-didn #homelessnessweek #brisyouth #newfutures #HW2020

10.01.2022 >>> COVID-19 UPDATE | SERVICE CHANGES 28th September 2020 <<< BYS is taking COVID-19 very seriously. We are continuing to put a range of strategies in place to ensure our service delivery is COVID-safe. BYS regularly updates its services to ensure the advice and requirements of the federal and state health authorities are implemented....Continue reading

10.01.2022 BHC CEO, Rebecca Oelkers and Brisbane Youth Service CEO, Annemaree Callander got daggy for Daggy Jumper Day at their site visit yesterday! Currently under construction in Woolloongabba, this project will provide 32 new affordable homes, including five homes designed for young people and their families as part of a partnership between BHC Creating Liveable Communities and Brisbane Youth Service.

10.01.2022 Thank you to our committed volunteer @brisyouth Board members for giving up their time on the weekend to discuss the strategic direction of the organisation and how we can continue to grow to meet the significant increases in demand for support in recent years - particularly this year due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. #BrisYouth #NewFutures #SocialDistancing

07.01.2022 Were thrilled to have some of our face to face outdoor recreational groups back in action ! Nature-based recreation has a strong potential to improve mental health outcomes in areas of general well-being, resilience, restoration and cognition, with some potential for decreasing symptoms of anxiety, stress and depressions. And... hello Brisbane winter sunshine! #BrisYouth #NewFutures #EndYouthHomelessness #GreatOutdoors

06.01.2022 17% of young people are sleeping rough when we meet them. Only 1% were sleeping rough after support from BYS. (Data based on young people who exited support in 2019-20). ... #NewFutures #BrisYouth See more

06.01.2022 BYS hosted a Crafternoon Tea for @QueenslandChildProtectionWeek, making lanterns to Shine the Light on Child Protection . Here are some beautiful creations from our Young Women and Young Families centre. Children and young people are NOT invisible their protection is everybodys business. If you are worried about a familys wellbeing contact Family and Child Connect on 13Family, or if you are worried about the safety of a child or young person contact Child Safety Services Enquiries Unit on 1800 811 810. #QldChildProtectionWeek #QCPW2020 #NewFutures #BrisYouth

06.01.2022 Keeping children safe is everybodys business. Together we can help every child thrive! We can all: Speak up if we see something that is unsafe for children... Talk respectfully with children and value and act on their ideas Help children thrive by supporting families Create places where children feel safe to live, play and learn Play Your Part Queensland Child Protection Week #ncpw #ncpw20 #playyourpart #BrisYouth #NewFutures

05.01.2022 People find great comfort in their pets, but for young people we see, purchasing pet food can be a big financial strain. THANK YOU to PETstock who dropped by with a huge donation of dog food and treats to take some pressure off dog owners supported by BYS this Christmas, and into the new year! #NewFutures #BrisYouth #Petstock

05.01.2022 Indigenous Literacy Day is fast approaching! Join the national, virtual YouTube Live Premiere event at 12:30pm on Wednesday 2nd September for a celebration of Indigenous language and literacy . In previous years, this celebration has taken place at Sydney Opera House with children from remote communities, local schools, ILF ambassadors and supports. This year, due to COVID-19, it is open for the first time to everyone - Australia-wide! Find out more: https://www.indigen...ousliteracyfoundation.org.au/indigenous- #readingopensdoors #BrisYouth #NewFutures

04.01.2022 QUEENSLAND DRUG WARNING 4-Fluoroamphetamine and 25C-NBOMe 19 grams of brown crystalline substance containing a mixture of 4-fluoroamphetamine (4-FA) and 25C-NBOMe has been identified in Brisbane. This combination of drugs has the potential to cause severe adverse health effects, and has been associated with fatalities and hospitalisations in Australia. ... 4-FA and 25C-NBOMe have previously been identified together in capsule form and may appear visually similar to MDMA. Expected adverse effects may be: - agitation - raised heart rate -blood pressure and body temperature - Patients often complain of severe headaches - Acute effects on the heart and brain, including cerebellar haemorrhage (bleeding in the brain), have also been reported - 25C-NBOMe also causes agitation, raised heart rate and blood pressure - Hallucinations and seizures have also been reported. When taken in combination these drugs are likely to display enhanced adverse effects causing a danger to human health and potential death.

04.01.2022 As job seeker payments reduce and the true fall out from COVID-19 becomes clear, we expect to see more and more young people pushed into poverty and homelessness. Brisbane Youth Service continues to adapt to meet the growing demand for our services. Visit www.brisyouth.org to find out how you can help #newfutures #brisyouth

04.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon we signed an innovative partnership with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service to address the increasing numbers of young people seeking support reporting domestic and family violence. (Repost from BDVS) According to the latest Annual Report from Brisbane Youth Service, young people who seek support from BYS report very high levels of violence in their lives... almost half experienced intimate partner violence, with 14 per cent identifying that they are cu...rrently in a violent relationship. The latest NCAS also found that, responses among young people to some questions indicate some areas of poor knowledge, relatively high endorsement of violence-supportive views and a low level of support for gender equality. This innovative partnership will see our two organisations come together in increasing access for young people under the age of 26, into specialist domestic and family violence supports. We are very excited for our Youth Domestic and Family Violence Specialist to make change in the lives of young people experiencing violence in their intimate partner and family relationships. If you need support for domestic or family violence, call BDVS anytime on 3217 2544. Image description: 3 pictures of the signing of a contract between BDVS and BYS at todays launch of our partnership.

04.01.2022 A big thank you to GIVIT and supporters for helping keep vulnerable young people engaged and connected ! Donations like this reduce barriers to continuing education and help create #NewFutures for young people Repost @givit_aus Have you tried turning it OFF and ON, again? ... Theres not many things more frustrating than a computer that doesnt want to play ball. Its even more frustrating when youve got a really big project due, and IT issues block you at every step Thats why we used your donations to help @BrisYouth give a new laptop to a young person at-risk of #homelessness continue their studies - and finally submit their assignments for grading! Do you have a laptop or computer equipment you no longer need? To #donate & see whats needed, please visit www.givit.com.au . . . #student #students #university #BrisYouth #charities #notforprofit #helpingothers #inspire #community #donations #give #help #secondhand #recycle #reuse #online #digitaldivide #computer #laptop #smartphone #workingfromhome #workfromhome #wfh #homeschooling #homeless #homelessnessmatters #endyouthhomelessness

04.01.2022 Every Christmas Brisbane Youth Service distributes around 300 food hampers to young people and young families accessing our services. This year has been extra tough for many, so we need your help! We rely solely on donations to provide these hampers which are filled with a mix of non-perishable food items and festive treats. You can see the Hamper Food List or purchase a pre-packed hamper at brisyouth.org/christmas-hamper-drive. For many young people experiencing homeless...ness, a Christmas dinner simply isn’t a possibility and the giving and receiving of gifts is an unaffordable luxury. Donate a hamper to BYS and we will give it to someone who really needs it . For more information contact: [email protected].

04.01.2022 With assistance from a Queensland Mental Health Commission Better Futures grant, BYS last year launched a trial of a new service approach, the Couch Surfing Hotline and Support Service, which provides support and information for couch surfers and their hosts.. Read more about how #BrisYouth are tackling #hiddenhomelessness one text at a time in this blog from Queensland Mental Health Commission..

02.01.2022 The @youthcommissionaus has called on all Australians to contribute to a new vision for young people post-Covid-19 it is everybodys problem, and everyone needs to be contributing. Given the future well-being of Australia depends on the next generation of young people, it is imperative that the nation bands together to mitigate a lapse in action by Australian governments and form a course of action to address escalating problems. Explore the findings of the Commissions... inquiry into Youth Employment and Transitions in Brisbane Youth Services latest blog and join BYS CEO Annemaree Callander discussing how we can support young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) as part of the Youth Futures Summit Creating a NEET Fit panel this Thursday 27th August at 2pm. For more information and session tickets visit: www.youthfuturessummit.org.au. Read the full blog: https://brisyouth.org/creating-a-neet-fit-the-youth-future/

02.01.2022 A big thank you to these students from @qacikg who are getting together supplies to donate to the BYS Xmas Hamper Drive! Keen to get your school or workplace involved? Visit brisyouth.org/christmas-hamper-drive

02.01.2022 D.A Burger has teamed up with Brisbane Youth Service to re-launch the suspended burger program! Drop into their Brunswick Street headquarters of deliciousness, purchase a $20 postcard and write a personal message. BYS will give the card to someone who really needs it to claim a burger, chips, drink and sauce. A hearty meal can really make a difference to a young person doing it tough Thank you DABurger crew!

02.01.2022 Wear it purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people . Find out more and join the annual expression of support and acceptance to rainbow young people at wearitpurple.org. #brisyouth #NewFutures

01.01.2022 City Beat giving a shout out to this weeks favourite fashion statement - Daggy Jumpers! We cant wait to see the team at KPMG in their silly sweaters, horrid hoodies or naff knits Thank you for shining a spotlight on the issues faced by young people experiencing homelessness this #homelessnessweek. Get your workplace involved www.daggy.com.au #DaggyJumperDay #EndYouthHomelessness #TagADag #HW2020 #brisyouth #newfutures #EverybodyNeedsAHome

01.01.2022 Today is both @ruokday AND Suicide Prevention Day. When you notice a change in someones behaviour, no matter how small, trust that gut instinct and start a conversation that could change a life . #Covid19 has impacted us all our connections are now more important than ever. The need for physical distancing should not impact our connections. Step closer to those in need, connect people to life . If you need help, please reach out for support www.ruok.org.au/findhelp... #BrisYouth #NewFutures #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD #WSPD2020 #SuicidePrevention #StepCloser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndjcJAaOVdg

01.01.2022 While most of our on-site services remain open, some young people we support are unable or may not feel comfortable visiting us in person right now. We are still here for you ! Join one of our online groups, set up a virtual appointment with your youth worker, book in for a virtual counselling session . There are many ways to stay connected! ... Get in touch to find out more (07) 3620 2400 or visit www.brisyouth.org #NewFutures #BrisYouth