Family law and the children
By: Natasha Ristic YFS Principal Solicitor What is considered when making decisions about children? The Court considers a number of factors as set out in the Family Law Act. The…
Youth to lead change in family violence prevention
Funding from the Queensland Government’s Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnership program will support YFS in the development and evaluation of its #R4Respect youth engagement model. The model aims to upskill…
Problem gambling: more than a financial issue
An estimated five million Australians are impacted by Problem Gambling* and one in six people who play the pokies regularly has a serious addiction. ** Problem gambling impacts not only…
YFS Connect links locals with support
In just two months, YFS’ new “front door” service YFS Connect has responded to 1,768 requests for information and advice about issues ranging from homelessness to energy use. YFS CEO…
New system to link up support
Albert & Logan News, Thursday 11 February 2016 Social service organisation YFS has launched a new system to makes lives easier for clients. The YFS Connect system has “streamlined” the…
Credit reports
One of the most common questions that people ask our Financial Counsellors is how can they fix their credit reports? Our Financial Counsellor, Fiona Hawkins explains on 101FM Logan City…
The law and motor vehicle accidents
The Logan Reporter, Friday 05 February 2016 By: Natasha Pettit Senior Solicitor Susan has been in a motor vehicle accident with another person, what should she do? Susan must report…
Legal advice is available for responding to the police
The Logan Reporter, Friday 22nd January 2016 By: Natasha Pettit YFS Acting Principal Solicitor Chris has been arrested by the police without a warrant, what are his rights? The police…
YFS to launch new hub for Logan Beaudesert region
YFS is launching a new Financial Counselling, Capability and Resilience Hub in January 2016. Called YFS Connect, the hub will support vulnerable people with housing, tenancy and financial issues. YFS…