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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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Tarina: Connected in community

After years of sleeping rough in Logan, Tarina found stability through YFS’ persistent, respectful Outreach support and secured housing with…
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Tammy: Steadfast support

For twenty years, YFS has supported Tammy and her family through addiction recovery, homelessness and domestic violence — and later…
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Becky: Power of persistence

Becky started at YFS in reception nine years ago and worked her way through crisis response and housing roles to…
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Cheryl: Opening new doors

After months of couch surfing and motel stays, Cheryl found stability through a YFS Ellen Whitty tenancy — which gave…
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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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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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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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Karyn Walsh: Partnering for zero

Karyn, CEO of Micah Projects, believes government can’t tackle homelessness alone — it takes strong partnerships with community organisations that…
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Cameron Thayer: Leading with lived experience

At fifteen, Cameron faced homelessness before YFS youth workers helped him secure housing and stay in school — support that…

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