More Logan schools to join the CLUB
The Logan Reporter, Friday 28th October, 2016 Funding from the Amanda Flynn Foundation will see The CLUB program delivered to three more schools across Logan until the middle of next year. The CLUB (Communication, Learning, Understanding, and Belonging) works closely with vulnerable school children in Logan helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing […]
YFS Impact Report shows increase in demand for services
More than 10,000 people from Logan and surrounding areas contacted local support services organisation YFS Ltd. for information and advice during 2015-2016. Homelessness (57%), financial assistance (29%), domestic violence (12%) and family support (12%) were the most frequent presenting issues of the total number of these requests. Logan’s major not-for-profit organisation also worked with more […]
YFS celebrates new plans, new premises and 32 years of service
Next Tuesday 25th of October, marks a triple celebration for YFS. Starting at 3:30 pm, Logan based support services organisation will celebrate the opening of new premises, officially launch its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and hold its 32nd Annual General Meeting. The events will be held at YFS’ new premises in conjunction with other […]
Being a guarantor
The Logan Reporter, Friday 14 October 2016 By: Natasha Pettit YFS Principal Solicitor Tina, Sue’s daughter has asked her if she could be a guarantor on her loan. What should Sue know? If Sue guarantees Tina’s loan and Tina doesn’t pay back the loan, Sue is legally liable to repay the loan. Sue can be […]
An affordable Christmas
Life is usually a struggle. We all look forward to Christmas because it is a chance to relax and celebrate. However, many people overspend at Christmas and end up even more stressed in the New Year. Fiona Hawkins, YFS Financial counsellor was recently on 101FM Logan City Radio explaining how to do Christmas your way […]
World Homeless Day 2016
On any given night in Australia, 1 in 200 people are homeless.* Currently, more than 40% of residents in Logan are at high risk of homelessness, compared with 23% of Queensland residents and just 5.5% in Brisbane, according to an index created by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM). ** In 2015-16, […]