Packs of kindness help beat cabin fever and care for needy neighbours
By Judith Kerr, Quest Newspapers | April 9, 2020 YESTERDAY’S historic $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy package is not the only kindness pack on offer. Logan MP and Labor Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers was also doing his bit to stave off cabin fever and is sending out “Care Cards” to his constituents. Mr Chalmers was […]
Boffins build coronavirus computers for needy students as schools go online
By Judith Kerr, Quest Newspapers | April 8, 2020 A TEAM of volunteer computer boffins is working around the clock over the next two weeks to build computers so the poorest students in the southeast will be able to log on to lessons on day one of Term 2. Social enterprise company Substation 33, which […]
YFS and Logan City Council helps deliver essential food parcels during the COVID-19 pandemic
A truly amazing thing has happened in Logan. Logan City Council has teamed with YFS and other charities to deliver hundreds of packages with food and other essentials to people who are isolated or in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council and community rise to support residents during COVID-19
8 April 2020 The City of Logan has pulled together to again show its caring community spirit. Council, community groups YFS and Lighthouse Care, the State Emergency Service, food charity OzHarvest, Givit, Share the Dignity, businesses and Logan residents have combined to deliver care packages to those doing it tough in Logan as a result […]
Coronavirus increasing need for volunteers
By 730, ABC TV | 19 March, 2020 Helping people cope with the isolation and fear caused by coronavirus will take more than money and resources. It will also require acts of kindness. Social media support groups [like YFS] are starting to emerge, and there’s a growing need for volunteers, and donations. For the full […]
YFS Coronavirus update
Coronavirus is likely to have very significant impacts for the most vulnerable people in our community. Reduced income, stress, illness, supply shortages and isolation will be very damaging for many people if Australia can’t get Covid-19 under control as soon as possible. The work we do is really important, including our efforts with people experiencing […]
Let your MP know it’s time to end “no grounds” evictions in Queensland
We can support you to overcome the adversities that are holding you back from thriving in life.
Local government’s role in homelessness – a fact sheet for Logan City Council candidates
Local government can play an important role in preventing and responding to homelessness. In the leadup to the Council elections in late March we have joined with our friends at KENG to contact candidates for Logan Mayor and Councillor informing them about homelessness in Logan City and asking for their help. YFS_Homelessness in Logan_120320
Let your MP know it’s time to end “no grounds” evictions in Queensland
We all need a home that we can rely on. Without stability and security of tenure, people begin to live in a state of fear and uncertainty. “No grounds” evictions can also be used in retaliation against renters who stand up for their rights. Evicting people from their homes without a good reason is not […]
Funding boost for Logan hackerspace to fuel innovation and growth
A media release from the Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, the Honourable Cameron Dick Logan-based Substation33 is set to benefit from a $15,197 investment through the Palaszczuk Government’s Hackerspaces Grant program. Minister for Manufacturing Cameron Dick congratulated the innovation hub on being one of the 13 organisations to share in almost $220,000 […]