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Our clients, staff and partners are the people who make YFS what it is. These are their stories.

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Logan City Council: Relationships of change

Michelle Griffin, Community Development Program Leader at Logan City Council, describes YFS as the community’s “go-to service” — a trusted…
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Kirsty: Weaving kindness

Kirsty, YFS’s Co-location and Co-response Program Manager, leads a team of domestic and family violence specialists who partner with Queensland…
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Mick Devlin: The YFS origin story

Mick Devlin, a Christian Brother sent to Woodridge in 1983, helped found what became YFS by mobilising volunteer youth workers,…
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Roslynn Black: United in purpose

Roslynn Black, Social Impact and Engagement Manager at Hand Heart Pocket, partners with YFS on the Thriving Young Families Demonstration…
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Craig Smiley: Service through strategy

Craig Smiley, lawyer and past Chair of YFS’s Board, helped transform the organisation from a grassroots model into a strategically…
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Noeleen: Flying Free

Noeleen was contacted by YFS through the SHINE program (which provides domestic and family violence support) after a referral from…
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Joe: Support in the legal system

Joe, a Generalist Solicitor at YFS Legal, brings a unique path to law — from twenty years as a chef…
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Rosie Bell: An abundance of resilience

A highly respected and much loved Quandamooka woman, Rosie Bell joined YFS in 2009, working in the Burrabilly program providing…
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Cheryl: Tatala faitotoa fou

After months of couch surfing and motel stays, Cheryl found stability through a YFS Ellen Whitty tenancy — which gave…
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Chris-Maree Sultmann: Building Capacity for Care

Chris-Maree Sultmann, Executive Director of Encompass Family & Community, partners with YFS to strengthen leadership and front-line capability across the…
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Jackson Hills: Better together

Jackson, Manager of Policy and Strategic Engagement at Q Shelter, describes YFS as a collegiate sector leader in Logan that…
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Nick: Solid foundations for the next generation

In late 2012, Nick had recently moved to a new country and was several months into a new job (as…
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Amy: Laasaga taua i le saogalemu

Amy was very isolated when YFS’ SHINE team reached out to her eighteen months ago after a referral from Child…
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Tamara Charlton: Family and doing what it takes

Tamara Charlton’s career at YFS, culminating in her current position as Human Resources Manager, has grown organically from unassuming beginnings.
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Taylar: Building a circle of support

By the time Taylar turned 21, she already had a lot of responsibility – she was a mum to three…
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Cath Bartolo: Like a family…a very big family.

Cath Bartolo dedicated 34 years to YFS, including 22 as CEO, helping grow the organisation through innovation, strong partnerships, and…
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Rangi: Kicking goals, creating change

In April 2024, Rangi was referred to YFS’ Community Youth Response and Diversion (CYRD) program, which provides culturally appropriate support…
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Jane: A Strong Family

Jane’s family was referred to YFS in November 2021, shortly after her husband passed away.
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Philip Beresford: A commitment to morality

Philip Beresford’s beginnings at YFS are as organic as they come. With 30 years of executive experience and a fundamental…
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Jodie: Love, laughter, and reconnecting with family

After two years of homelessness fleeing domestic violence, Jodie found housing and support through YFS — and now, eighteen months…
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Maria Leebeek: Community connections for hopeful futures

Maria Leebeek is the CEO of Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS), a place-based organisation committed to helping young people build…
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Meegan: Growing a skilled, steadfast team

Meegan joined YFS’ Intensive Family Support team in February 2018 as a Domestic Violence Specialist. She had spent a number…
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Samantha Barnett: Christmas Elf

Samantha is a mother, wife, friend, and finance professional living in Logan. She loves Christmas – seeing her kids’ joy…
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Pauline: The importance of being heard

After losing her brother and experiencing domestic violence, business owner and mother of five Pauline found herself homeless and struggling…

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