Budget 2016: youth jobs plan
612 ABC Brisbane, Drive with Emma Griffiths, Wednesday 4 May 2016 The real work for the dole, that's what Treasurer Scott Morrison has called his new youth jobs plan to move…
Noisy neighbours
The Logan Reporter, Friday 29 April 2016 By: Natasha Pettit YFS Senior Solicitor Ann’s neighbour Tim plays loud music during the day and his dog barks constantly, what are Ann’s…
Buying a used car
The Logan Reporter, Friday 15 April 2016 By: Natasha Pettit YFS Senior solicitor Tom wants to buy a used car, what should he be aware of? Tom needs to make…
Debt Collectors
Have you ever wondered who is a debt collector and why are they allowed to ring and hassle people so much? Our Financial Counsellor, Fiona Hawkins explained on 101FM Logan City…
YFS domestic violence campaign gets boost
The Logan Reporter, Thursday 31st March 2016 Logan may have one of the highest incident rates of domestic violence in the country, but it is also home to a groundbreaking…
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…