New service for struggling locals
MEDIA RELEASE - 2 September 2020COVID-19 might be creating headaches about money, but a local service is answering the call for help.Financial capability workers from YFS are now at Yarrabilba…
Substation33 clocks up more than 700 refurbished computers in four months for Logan students and families
By Stacey Whitlock, JIMBOOMBA TIMES | AUGUST 12 2020 - 4:30PM AT the height of the coronavirus pandemic in April, Kingston's Substation33 undertook a new challenge: to rebuild second-hand computers…
Local government’s role in homelessness – a fact sheet for Logan City Council candidates
Local government can play an important role in preventing and responding to homelessness. In the leadup to the Council elections in late March we have joined with our friends at…
Increased Funding Needed for Legal Services
Urgent Call for Increased Funding for Community Legal Services
YFS is calling on the National Cabinet to allocate additional funding for community legal centres to meet the rising demand for legal services. Despite recent funding commitments, YFS Legal is struggling to keep up with the needs of vulnerable individuals in Logan, Beenleigh, Jimboomba, and surrounding areas.
Change of YFS Bank Details
We would like to inform you of an update to YFS’ bank account details. To ensure that all future payments are processed correctly, we kindly request that you update your…
Thriving Young Families
Amy Blair, YFS’ Program Manager – Young Families, spoke recently at the Family and Relationship Services National Conference about the Step by Step Thriving Young Families initiative. In 2021 YFS…
More homelessness outreach services for Logan
YFS welcomes the Queensland Government’s commitment to funding outreach services for people sleeping rough in Logan. YFS CEO, Christopher John said, “This funding will provide some really important and immediate…
Were you affected by the recent storms or floods?
If you were affected by the recent Christmas storms or floods, assistance is available
Voice to Parliament Referendum – YFS statement
YFS remains deeply saddened and shocked by the outcome of the Voice referendum on October 14. Since the referendum, we have been led by our First Nations staff in taking…
Voice to Parliament Referendum
As an organisation, YFS proudly and publicly backed a yes vote in the Voice Referendum. We accepted the gracious invitation expressed in the Uluru Statement from the Heart to support…
It’s time to end homelessness in Logan
More than 1,000 people in the Logan region have been identified as homeless since December 2021 by community partners in a campaign to end homelessness and rough sleeping. Christopher John,…
YFS statement about the Voice and Path to Treaty
YFS backs a Yes vote in the Voice to Parliament Referendum. We believe the Constitution should recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. We…
We’re helping divert young people away from the justice system. Can you help?
Resolve is a new program working with young people who are at risk of entering the youth justice system. The aim is to divert them from anti-social and offending behaviours.…