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 know that a Voice to Parliament is needed so that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can advise government about matters that relate to them. […]
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. The team supports young people to re-engage with education, work and community. Resolve is a pilot program that is funded until April next year. We […]
YFS launches 2023-2026 Reconciliation Action Plan
YFS launched our 2023-2026 Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) during National Reconciliation Week 2023. YFS has had a RAP since 2012, and in 2019 we launched our First Nations Cultural Framework . This framework built on our RAP commitments and recognised our role – as a service provider, an employer and a community member – […]
Announcement of YFS CEO
The YFS Board has announced the appointment of Christopher John as the new Chief Executive Officer of YFS. Christopher will join YFS on 3 July 2023. Christopher brings 17 years of CEO experience within the not-for-profit sector. He is current CEO of Bloomhill Cancer Care, following roles as CEO at Prince’s Trust Australia Ltd, United […]
Help us find our new leader
YFS’ CEO Cath Bartolo has decided to leave YFS in February 2023. As CEO, Cath has spent the past 20 years building YFS into a dynamic organisation with a strong track record of backing vulnerable people to overcome adversity and to thrive. Cath recognised the need for a holistic approach to back people to achieve […]
Can you help families facing homelessness?
Queensland is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis. Affordable housing supply is limited, more individuals and families are presenting as homeless for the first time, and there is limited crisis and emergency accommodation available. Every day at YFS we are seeing more and more people in crisis with nowhere to live. We believe that secure housing […]
Taking a stand against domestic and family violence
May is Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. This is a time to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) and to send a clear message that DFV in families and homes will not be tolerated. The theme for 2022 is ‘All of us, together’, reflecting the message that all levels of […]
A conversation about ending homelessness in Logan
In March 2022 community representatives got together for a conversation about ending homelessness in Logan. We know that there is a housing and homelessness pandemic in Logan.What can be done to solve it? The Logan Zero team, and community service members joined David Pearson, CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness for this important […]
Mandatory consent education
Mandatory consent education is a good first step, now we need to make sure it’s delivered well YFS welcomes the news that consent education will be added to the curriculum in all Australian schools from next year. YFS’ R4Respect Coordinator Rachael Pascua said, “We welcome the news of a unified national approach to make consent […]
Can you help families facing homelessness this Christmas?
For most of us Christmas and the festive season is a time to celebrate, but for those doing it tough this can be the most challenging time of year.