Christopher John: Here for Logan – YFS’ commitment to its community
“What gets me out of bed is making sure I can support people in delivering services that help those who are most vulnerable in our community.
I think Logan, being the fourth largest council in Queensland, is going to have a great need, even 10 years on, and YFS will still be here doing the work. It’s in our DNA.”
Logan Elders: Relationships built on deep listening
“It’s good to know YFS are here and will listen and help. They understand culture really well because they invite the Elders to come in and tell the workers how our Aboriginal community operates.”
Pauline: The importance of being heard
2023 was the hardest year of Pauline’s life. A business owner and mother to five beautiful children, after losing her younger brother to mental health struggles and herself suffering from domestic violence, Pauline’s mental health deteriorated significantly. “I had a business, I was raising five kids, I had a home…I had it all.” “[But] by […]
Misiafa Fitisemanu: A people first approach
“Knowing that our services and our values are first and foremost about people makes me so proud.”
Shane Dillion: Delivering dignity through empathy
“The lessons that I learned at YFS made me the practitioner that I am today, and I’ve taken them into every role I’ve held since.”
Tarina: Connected in community
“YFS are like family. They’re a big support to me. They care.”
Tony Sharp: Building pathways to sustainability
“Substation33 helps people who have been marginalised from mainstream employment. We give young people a place to actually feel safe.”
Sue Lannen: Bringing people together
“It wasn’t about the money, no one came to YFS for money. It was always about your commitment and wanting to do something for the community. We were all on the same page about that.”
Melanie Evans: Maintaining the essence of YFS
“YFS came from the local community in the first place and that is where it’s stayed. Yes, it’s changed and evolved, but at our core we are place-based, and that helps us meet people’s needs.”
Aimee McVeigh: Collaborations creating change
“YFS stands up wherever there’s an opportunity to make a change. It is a willing and collaborative partner, and we see YFS innovating and achieving outcomes in its community and across the state because of its collaborative approach.”