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25.01.2022 We're e-x-t-r-e-m-e-l-y excited Our Substation33 crew has just been announced as a finalist in the ABC Radio Brisbane Community Spirit Awards for their brilliant work in the local community! As said in the linked podcast, "This is a place that quite literally turns trash into treasure: electronic trash into electronic treasure."... Our talented team of workers and volunteers have been working tirelessly for months, refurbishing desktop computers for Logan school students. They've been getting the computers ready for families to collect for just $100 since the outbreak of COVID-19. The winners of the Community Sprit Awards will be announced on Friday night. Our fingers and toes are crossed ABC Brisbane https://www.abc.net.au//substation33-community-sp/12867542

24.01.2022 When COVID-19 school restrictions forced most Logan school students to learn from home, it became obvious that many faced significant challenges, including a lack of access to computers and data. YFS’ electronic waste recycling enterprise Substation33 stepped in to help. Substation33 refurbished 413 computers in three months, distributing them to disadvantaged families. Organisations such as Logan Together, Access Community Services, Beenleigh Housing, Soroptomists Internati...onal, the Ursuline Sisters and Logan City Council worked together to get computers to the families that needed them. Computer access wasn’t the only barrier to education many students faced. Across YFS, our teams helped equip families and young people to learn from home during the COVID-19 outbreak, and advocated to schools for the most vulnerable students to be allowed to learn face to face. Find out more about our impact on skills in Logan last financial year by reading the 2019-20 YFS Impact Report (linked below). https://yfs2020impactreport.yfs.org.au/skills

24.01.2022 The coronavirus supplement has made such a huge difference to people living on Centrelink benefits. At YFS we have seen the result - fewer people living in financial stress every single day, having to make difficult decisions about what to sacrifice and which debts to pay. We are frankly terrified about what will happen with JobSeeker and JobKeeper drop at the end of this month. If you are on one of these benefits, please contact YFS Connect to plan for life on a reduced in...come. Now is the time to get your budget in order. And please join us in imploring the Federal Government to permanently raise the rate of JobSeeker so that people don't go back to living in grinding poverty. https://www.theguardian.com//distress-and-fear-poverty-loo See more

23.01.2022 YFS will close for the public holidays over the Christmas/ New year period. If you need support while we are closed please contact: Lifeline on 131114 DVConnect on 1800 811 811 DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636

22.01.2022 Our YFS Legal team got together today to celebrate the completion of a needs analysis, looking at legal issues impacting First Nations people in Logan. report author Wyatt joined via Zoom to fill us in on the findings. The survey found that community education and legal advice about family and civil issues were high priorities for local people, particularly Elders. This survey will inform work over the next 12 months to develop a community education toolkit and guidelines to help improve First Nations people's access to justice.

20.01.2022 Please come along tomorrow, from 4pm. Logan's first purple bench will be dedicated in the Beenleigh Town Square to honour victims of domestic and family violence. At 5pm, a Silent Vigil will be held. Candles and placards will be provided. ...

20.01.2022 Join our team. We are seeking a service development leader for a newly created position in YFS. As Executive Service Development Manager, you will collaborate with managers and staff to drive ongoing improvement of our services, ensuring they are strongly grounded in current evidence and informed by service users voices.... This role reports to the CEO and works closely with client service managers, program managers key staff and consultants to build our organisations capacity. To find out more, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/workwithus and select the "Current job opportunities" button.

20.01.2022 This has been, and still is, a tough year for us all. We thought it would be hard to get enough food and present donations to give out to the people we support, who are struggling this year. But what we have seen is the amazing spirit, kindness and generosity of Logan residents and businesses. What an amazing community ... continually stepping up even when it’s tough all round. We salute you.... THANK YOU! Happy Christmas everyone.

20.01.2022 As part of National Child Protection Week, our families workers are taking part in professional development webinars, learning the latest ideas on how to support families to function better. We are proud of our work with helping Logan families to manage lifes ups and downs and live safe, healthy and happy lives. Our goal is for all Logan children to grow up in environments that helps them thrive.... Head to www.yfs.org.au/services/families-with-children to find out more about our work for families. Keeping children safe and well is everybodys business. Together we can help every child thrive. #ncpw #ncpw20 #playyourpart

19.01.2022 Introducing Side by Side - a new YFS initiative for mums and their sons impacted by domestic and family violence. The program aims at breaking the domestic violence cycle through early intervention and the renewal of healthy relationships. YFS is seeking adolescent boys aged 12-17 years old who have witnessed domestic violence and are currently using abusive, controlling or coercive behaviours in their relationship with mum. The boys and their mothers are invited to be part of this innovative 15-17 week program to be delivered in the Logan and surrounding regions. For more information contact YFS on 38261500 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Congratulations to YFS Legal law clerk Wyatt for being named the 2020 recipient of the Bar Association of Queenslands Indigenous Law Student Program! Wyatt is a final year law student who works with us part-time. He is an integral part of the YFS team analysing the legal needs of First Nations people in Logan. We are grateful to have him on board. ... Find out more about Wyatts experiences in the Indigenous Law Student Program by heading to the Bar Associations Hearsay website. https://www.hearsay.org.au/baq-indigenous-law-student-prog/

19.01.2022 YFS currently has a number of jobs available: A part-time youth worker to do outreach work with young people at risk of youth justice involvement (Logan based, out of hours work required). An Assessment and Connect Worker to link families with support during Child Safety investigations (Logan base with travel across Logan, Redlands and Beaudesert).... A skilled Case Manager to help families improve safety and wellbeing for children (Jimboomba base). Visit our website for position descriptions and application details: https://www.yfs.org.au/workwithus/

18.01.2022 We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated and experienced behaviour change facilitator for Responsible Men Intervention Program. In this job, you’ll work with men who have used violence, abuse and control tactics in relationships. As per application number (AD/2018/38) and subsequent order granted QRIC 083, YFS Ltd is exempt from the operation of sections 14, 15, 124 and 127 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 in relation to the attribute in s 7(a) until 24 May 2023 in r...espect of the activities of advertising for, and the employment of, specifically male or female counsellors for its domestic violence team. Under this order, YFS is recruiting male applicants only. Closing date: 10th December 2020 at 12pm Interviews are scheduled for 16 December 2020. Find the PD's and info about the application process here: https://www.yfs.org.au/current-job-opportunities/#job2

18.01.2022 Thank you Linus Power for coming along to YFS Jimboomba today and taking time out to chat with Samantha. We are grateful for your continued support. Samantha is based at Jimboomba every Wednesday and Yarrabilba every Monday to offer locals free help with bills and budgeting. Learn how to develop a realistic budget. ... Manage your money better. Connect with government concessions and emergency relief payments so you can get groceries and medicines. Call us on 3826 1500 to book an appointment.

17.01.2022 Hope and confidence are essential ingredients for positive change. The YFS Board initiated the Thriving Families Project in July 2019 to trial an integrated way of working with homeless families with young children. An interim evaluation showed the project effectively engaged families and met their needs, while providing a cost-efficient, effective approach to housing and family support services. More than 200 young people worked with our Youthlink team in 2019-20 to re-enga...ge with school, work, family, culture and other supports. Throughout the pandemic period, a big focus was ensuring young people stayed engaged with education. During the COVID-19 peak, our Assessment and Service Connect team saw a big increase in parents presenting with mental health and household relationship concerns. Despite significant stresses, 69% of families left the program with greatly increased hope for the future, while 31% said they were a little more hopeful. Find out more about our impact on hope in Logan last financial year by reading the 2019-20 YFS Impact Report (linked below). https://yfs2020impactreport.yfs.org.au/hope

17.01.2022 CODE OF CONDUCT The YFS Facebook page is a safe space. To ensure our Facebook followers feel comfortable, we have developed some guidelines to keep in mind as you interact on our page. ... Please be respectful of other peoples opinions and ideas. Posts or comments that are inflammatory, defamatory or profane are unacceptable and will be deleted. We hope by providing these guidelines our followers will have a more enjoyable experience and will be encouraged to return regularly. If you are seeking support from us, please call 3826 1500.

16.01.2022 Are you a visa holder or need assistance with migration law? Our friends at the Kingston East Neighbourhood Group have launched a free advisory service that might interest you. Once a month, you can access expert advice for all visa categories, changes in migration law, and pathways to permanent residence and citizenship.... Book a free appointment for the next session, to be held from 4 to 6pm on Tuesday 6 October by emailing [email protected] or calling KENG during office hours on 3808 1684.

16.01.2022 Join our team. Growth in our housing work means we need an additional Housing Specialist at YFS. If you are an energetic, enthusiastic and motivated team player, we would like to hear from you.... Through case management, you will support people young and old to sustain long-term housing, helping create lasting change in their lives. Our support is mobile, delivered alongside our Crisis Accommodation Program (CAP). Find out more by heading to www.yfs.org.au/workwithus and selecting the "Current job opportunities" button.

15.01.2022 Today, we are holding our annual staff review day, so all of our locations are closed. We're reopening tomorrow (Thursday 26 November) at 9am. See you then!

15.01.2022 We are always amazed by the talents of our staff. Meet Candice, one of our high-achieving solicitors who works at YFS Legal, Logan's community legal centre. Candice is a proud Kamilaroi woman, mother of five and wife. ... Everyday, she provides information, advice and representation for people aged 10-25 years who need assistance with criminal law matters. As part of her job, Candice supervises our First Nations community legal education project, which creates work experience opportunities for First Nations law students. Happy NAIDOC Week Candice!

14.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of people experiencing homelessness. During the outbreak, we diverted staff from other teams to the intense homelessness response. Between March and May, our Housing First team supported 107 families or individuals to seek housing, up from 70 in the same period last year. A total of 83% of people found safe and sustainable housing.... In the same period, YFS Connect provided advice and information about housing to 1,684 callers and helped 76 people with funds to save tenancies, source emergency accommodation or secure permanent housing. Find out about our impact on homelessness in Logan last financial year by reading the 2019-20 YFS Impact Report (linked below). https://yfs2020impactreport.yfs.org.au/a-home

14.01.2022 Live in the Yarrabilba or Jimboomba areas? Struggling financially? We're ready to help. Learn how to develop a realistic budget. ... Manage your money better. Connect with government concessions and emergency relief payments so you can get groceries and medicines. Call 3826 1500 to make a free appointment at: - Yarrabilba Sport and Community Hub on Mondays - YFS Jimboomba on Wednesdays. www.yfs.org.au/services/managing-money-and-debts

14.01.2022 We are looking for a motivated, responsive and professional solicitor who can relate to and help vulnerable people experiencing legal difficulties with legal advice, and legal tasks associated with domestic violence, family law, civil law as well as provide domestic violence duty lawyer representation for respondents. Applications close Monday, 14th September 2020 at 5pm. Find the PDs and info about the application process here: http://www.yfs.org.au/workwithus/

14.01.2022 The playgroup has done wonders. It’s made us who we are today, really. Seeing other mums who have done the same thing as me gives me the motivation to keep going. Tiarna came to Logan from Tasmania, fleeing a troublesome relationship. She joined the YFS Thriving Families Project within days of its launch, without a home and without the support of family or friends. Our Thriving Families team quickly backed Tiarna to find private rental accommodation, for the first time in ...her life. The team also supported Tiarna through some typical parenting challenges. Her son Levi loves the Thriving Families playgroup. Find out more about our impact on hope in Logan last financial year by reading the 2019-20 YFS Impact Report (linked below). https://yfs2020impactreport.yfs.org.au/hope

13.01.2022 We are looking for a highly skilled Family Support Counsellor for our Step by Step program and other YFS services’. In this job, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the Step by Step Family Resource Practitioners, along with other YFS programs to provide support to Logan families. Closing date: Monday 7th December 2020 at 9am Interviews are scheduled for Monday 14th December 2020. Find the PD's and info about the application process here: https://www.yfs.org.au/current-job-opportunities/#job1

13.01.2022 Witnessing or being a victim of domestic violence is extremely traumatic for mums and their children. Our Side by Side program aims to break this cycle by working with mums and their sons aged 12 to 17 years old. The program is free of cost and aims to improve the relationship between you and your son, working through past trauma, and holding young people accountable for their own violent behaviour. ... We will also work with you to support your parenting and improve your relationship with your son. The program includes group sessions with mums and sons, as well as special mums only groups, to provide the support you and your son need to develop a safe, supportive and caring relationship. For more information, please contact Dave or Leia at YFS on 3826 1500. Alternatively, email [email protected].

12.01.2022 We join Family Relationship Services Australia in seeking a solution to a looming finding crisis in services for families. Read more: https://bit.ly/3cayeeX

12.01.2022 We are also very grateful to connect with Scott Buchholz MP today! Many thanks for chatting with us about our new service for locals in Jimboomba and surrounds. Your support is highly valued. If you live in the area and are struggling financially, we can help you with:... - knowing how to develop a realistic budget - managing your money better - connecting with government concessions and emergency relief payments so you can get groceries and medicines. Call us on 3826 1500 to book an appointment.

10.01.2022 We join the Not Now, Not Ever in Logan community campaign in recognising the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and look forward to getting involved in the #16 Days of Activism by sharing the upcoming Call It Out posts. #enddfv #EndVAW

08.01.2022 Join our team. We are seeking two passionate and skilled specialists to join our energetic, dedicated and supportive Beaudesert Domestic and Family Violence team: Domestic Violence Specialist Childrens Counsellor. ... The Domestic Violence Specialist works alongside women experiencing domestic and family violence, empowering them to make decisions and take steps towards a future free of violence. The Childrens Counsellor works with children experiencing and/or witnessing domestic and family violence to develop strategies to improve their safety and minimise the negative impacts of their experiences. Find out more by heading to www.yfs.org.au/workwithus and selecting the "Current job opportunities" button.

08.01.2022 Our ParentsNext team is excited to be offering services to people in the Flagstone area from a new site at the Flagstone Community Centre. If you're a parent of young children who wants help to get ready to go into the workforce when your children are old enough, ParentsNext can help. At the moment all ParentsNext appointments are on the phone due to Federal Government concerns about Covid-19. Once we can start seeing people face to face we are looking forward to being on-site in Flagstone to meet up with local parents. Contact YFS on 3826 1500 for more information.

07.01.2022 ABC Radio Brisbane aired an in-depth story yesterday about the amazing work of our Substation33 team! ABC Brisbane talked about the tireless work of our staff and volunteers refurbishing laptops for local school kids. They've delivered 1000 since the outbreak of COVID-19!... At the height of the pandemic when we were all in lockdown, school students needed computers to learn from home. While some had access to mobile phones, they didn’t have access to computers. That’s where our Substation33 team came in. Select the link to find out more. www.abc.net.au//substation-33-bridges-digital-div/12862842

06.01.2022 WOW Australia (Women of the World) will be holding events across regional Queensland next year. To start the planning, a series of Think Ins is being held to find out what matters most in our community and you can contribute! We are hosting the Logan Think Ins at our Rowan Street offices on Tuesday 17 November. ... Book your free ticket to either the 9:30am or 1:30pm session and add your voice to their 2021 planning. See you there!

05.01.2022 Join our team. We are seeking a skilled case manager for our alcohol and other drugs program for young people, called Shift. As case manager, you will support young people in Logan and Redlands to achieve their goals around substance use, mental health, housing and the law. ... Benefit from ongoing professional development, a supportive work environment and a monthly accrued day off. If you have drive and initiative, can think on your feet and can make considered decisions when dealing with a crisis, wed like to hear from you. Find out more by heading to www.yfs.org.au/workwithus and selecting Current job opportunities. Applications close at 9am on Monday 5 October 2020. Shift is a well-established partnership between YFS and the Mater Clarence Street alcohol and other drugs service.

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05.01.2022 If you are a parent, take time out to join the free eSafety Commissioners webinar: eSafety Parents Guide to Popular Apps. Its being held three times this week: Tuesday 8 September 12.30 to 1.30pm Wednesday 9 September 7.30 to 8.30pm Thursday 10 September 12.30 to 1.30pm.... Youll hear from experts on how to support your children to have safe, enjoyable experiences with TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. Register to take part by heading to https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/9112156844257168398. Keeping children safe and well is everybodys business. Together we can help every child thrive. #ncpw #ncpw20 #playyourpart

05.01.2022 Our Next Step Plus team backs young people leaving out-of-home care to develop the skills, knowledge and connections they need to live as an independent adult and actively participate in society. The team works with Child Safety to make leaving care a positive experience by giving young people access to the right information and support. Our team works in Logan, Beaudesert and Bayside. They're part of a statewide network of Next Step Plus services.

05.01.2022 We will be at Yarrabilba today and Jimboomba on Wednesday offering help with bills and budgeting. Call 3826 1500 to make an appointment if you are struggling financially.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Logan detectives Mark White and Grant Ralston for their leadership working with young people in our community. Love your work! https://www.abc.net.au//keeping-kids-out-of-troub/12622210

04.01.2022 Our families workers are getting some refresher child safety seat training. They frequently help the families we support get from A to B so it's important safety seat techniques are foremost on our minds.

04.01.2022 Just released on Friday, this report highlights the real need for our new Men4Respect program. Sadly, girls aged 15 to 19 years are more likely to be sexually assaulted than other Australians and boys the same age have the highest offender rates of any age group. Please take a moment to click on the link and hear our Men4Respect coordinator Andrew chat with Radio National about why talking with young men on "what they think it means to be a man" is crucial to preventing violence against women.

04.01.2022 We've already seen an increase in the number of people coming to us for housing support. To achieve independence and thrive in live, everyone needs a home. That's why we back Tenants Queensland's call to extend the mortarium on evictions for renters. ... Please consider backing the call, too.

04.01.2022 Volunteer your time and help make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable people in Logan! We have a variety of exciting volunteering opportunities available in Slacks Creek, Kingston and Jimboomba. Find out more ... www.yfs.org.au/volunteer-your-time

03.01.2022 The JobSeeker Coronavirus supplement will reduce by $300 a fortnight from Friday 25 September. Our financial counsellors and capability workers are ready to back anyone in Logan and surrounds who is in financial hardship. They can support you with addressing your financial problems, make informed choices and build your skills in budgeting and managing your money. ... And if you want to get into the workforce, contact us on 3826 1500. We could support you with learning, training and volunteering opportunities that make you stand out in the job market. Or if traditional employment isnt your thing, our small business start-up service might be right for you. See our website to find out more. www.yfs.org.au/services/managing-money-and-debts www.yfs.org.au/services/employmentpreparation

03.01.2022 Important services for Logan families will be severely impacted if important funding from the Commonwealth is cut. Nationally, there will be job losses, sites closed and 100,000 people without support. That's why YFS backs a campaign led by Family and Relationship Services Australia asking the government to reconsider the funding cut. If you subscribe to The Australian, read the story online: https://www.theaustralian.com.au//34c5b63109643bf697707221

03.01.2022 Despite difficult times in 2019-20, YFS continued to help people in Logan and Beaudesert improve safety for themselves and their families. The restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased concerns about the safety and wellbeing of families cooped up together at home for extended periods. We supported almost 700 women who had experienced violence through our Beaudesert Domestic and Family Violence Service, Women’s Advocates and Project Hera worker in 2...019-20. They provided court support, crisis responses, case management and counselling for women and children. A one-off grant from the Queensland Government provided increased brokerage that we used to help victims of violence secure safe housing. We also led local efforts to prevent violence, including introducing Men4Respect, a unique program targeting young men. Find out more about our impact on safety in Logan last financial year by reading the 2019-20 YFS Impact Report (linked below). https://yfs2020impactreport.yfs.org.au/safety

03.01.2022 Stacey from The Centre For Women & Co. dropped off some copies of their new children's book My Friend Gordon to us today. It's been developed in partnership with Logan City Council as a violence prevention initiative. Author Tess Rowley who specialises in "hard to talk about" subjects, hopes the book will teach children the basics of good friendship and help them build resilience.

03.01.2022 Its time to get on top of your SPER debt. If you are struggling and cannot afford to make repayments, reach out to us. Our financial counsellors can contact SPER on your behalf and negotiate a payment deferral for up to three months or a more affordable payment plan. ... If your SPER debt is small, they could also negotiate a Work and Development Order. If SPER approves it, this could reduce your SPER debt by $50 for every hour of financial counselling you undertake. Call us on 3826 1500 to find out more. www.yfs.org.au/services/managing-money-and-debts

02.01.2022 It's tee-off time at the Logan City Golf Day! Among the 80 players are three YFS teams representing YFS, Men4Respect and Substation33. The golfers have hit the course at Meadowbrookafter an inspiring breakfast with guest speaker David Pich from the Institute of Managers and Leaders. Thanks to the Logan Chamber of Commerce, the golf day will raise funds for Substation33 to refurbish computers for families that do not have a device for home learning.

02.01.2022 If you live in the Yarrabilba and Jimboomba areas and are struggling financially, don't forget that the team at YFS is ready to help. Learn how to develop a realistic budget. Manage your money better. ... Connect with government concessions and emergency relief payments so you can get groceries and medicines. Call 3826 1500 to make a free appointment at the Yarrabilba Sport and Community Hub on Mondays and YFS Jimboomba on Wednesdays.

01.01.2022 Everyone at YFS is looking forward to National Child Protection Week. Weve already made a pledge on the weeks campaign website to do all we can to continue to support families to function better, so Queensland children grow up in environments that help them thrive. See www.napcan.org.au/national-child-protection-week-pledge. Our families workers are ready to undergo important professional development and training by taking part next week in a number of industry-led webinars... involving thought leaders from Australia and overseas. If you are a parent, be involved by joining the free webinar, eSafety Parents Guide to Popular Apps. Youll gain expert advice on how to keep your children safe on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. See: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/9112156844257168398. Keeping children safe and well is everybodys business. Together we can help every child thrive. #ncpw #ncpw20 #playyourpart