Queensland entrepreneurs use old laptop batteries to help combat global energy crisis among poverty-stricken families | ABC News
By Jessica Stewart, ABC News A Queensland social enterprise is turning electronic trash into a global treasure, repurposing old laptop batteries to create a solar-powered solution for poverty-stricken families across the world. It all began three-and-a-half years ago, at a start-up weekend at Substation 33 — an e-waste recycling facility in Kingston, south of Brisbane. […]
JobSeeker payment to rise by $25 per week and increase recipient obligations | ABC News
ABC TV 7pm news bulletins in all Australian states have run a story featuring YFS CEO Cath Bartolo, about the new JobSeeker rate. The story was the lead story in the Sydney/NSW edition, the second story in the Brisbane/Queensland edition and the third or fourth story in other states. Ms Bartolo talked about the impact […]
Be energy wise: Save money with these air conditioner tips
You can save money by making some simple changes to the way you use your air conditioner. In this video, our home energy worker Rose offers some expert tips. If you want to cool your home, select the cooling setting. Set it to 24 or 25 C. For every 1 C below, it will cost […]
Be energy wise: Fans vs air conditioners
Say you use a ceiling fan for 5 hours a day. It would typically cost $6.75 over three months. If you use a standard living room air conditioner for the same amount of time, it would cost you $180. Be energy wise this summer. And save $$$! Find out more by watching the video.
Did your Christmas gift turn out to be a dud?
Did your Christmas gift turn out to be a dud? Are you entitled to a refund or an exchange? If you groaned with despair rather than squealed with delight when you opened a Christmas gift this year, you might be wanting to know if you can get a refund or exchange on that unwanted present. […]
YFS e-News, February 2021
Inside this edition Cultural Framework outlines continuing First Nations commitment Can you help people who fall through the cracks of mainstream employment services? Substation33 takes out ABC Community Spirit Award New domestic and family violence group breaks the cycle for mums and sons Council recognises YFS Men4Respect for making Logan safer New service for Yarrabilba, […]
Party safely: Supervising teenager parties
https://youtu.be/iXw0Iq3nMRk Did you know that if you are an adult and you host a party for a teenager, you take on the responsibility for the party? It’s your role to supervise it. This means you shouldn’t be drinking alcohol. Logan’s community legal service YFS Legal has produced a great short video, offering more info. Watch […]
Ways to be energy wise
https://youtu.be/7fEOL1ErMzQ Summer in Logan means a hot home. It also means higher energy bills, especially if you use air conditioning. Save money by turning your air conditioner off when it’s not too hot. Instead, use fans and – most importantly – control the heat that comes into your home. Keeping the sun off your windows […]
Party safely: Partying and the police
https://youtu.be/gXUpALdsVCk If you are at a party and the police turn up, what should you do? In this video Natasha, from Logan’s community legal service YFS Legal, offers some important information. Watch the video for ideas on how you can respond when the police request information and want to conduct a search. Party safe. Please […]
Village Fair Shopping Centre and YFS team up to lend a hand to Logan residents in need
Village Fair Shopping Centre and YFS team up to lend a hand to Logan residents in need Jimboomba Times | November 26 2020, 6:30pm A POPULAR Logan shopping centre is teaming up with a long-standing charity to make the holiday season a little easier for locals in need. Village Fair Shopping Centre is uniting with […]