New service for struggling locals
MEDIA RELEASE - 2 September 2020COVID-19 might be creating headaches about money, but a local service is answering the call for help.Financial capability workers from YFS are now at Yarrabilba…
Substation33 clocks up more than 700 refurbished computers in four months for Logan students and families
By Stacey Whitlock, JIMBOOMBA TIMES | AUGUST 12 2020 - 4:30PM AT the height of the coronavirus pandemic in April, Kingston's Substation33 undertook a new challenge: to rebuild second-hand computers…
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…
Help us find our new leader
YFS’ CEO Cath Bartolo has decided to leave YFS in February 2023. As CEO, Cath has spent the past 20 years building YFS into a dynamic organisation with a strong…
Can you help families facing homelessness?
Queensland is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis. Affordable housing supply is limited, more individuals and families are presenting as homeless for the first time, and there is limited crisis and…
Taking a stand against domestic and family violence
May is Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. This is a time to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) and to send a clear message that…
A conversation about ending homelessness in Logan
In March 2022 community representatives got together for a conversation about ending homelessness in Logan.We know that there is a housing and homelessness pandemic in Logan.What can be done to…
Mandatory consent education
Mandatory consent education is a good first step, now we need to make sure it’s delivered well YFS welcomes the news that consent education will be added to the curriculum…
Can you help families facing homelessness this Christmas?
For most of us Christmas and the festive season is a time to celebrate, but for those doing it tough this can be the most challenging time of year.
YFS e-News for November 2021
We launched our 2020-21 Impact Report at the YFS Annual General Meeting in November. Read about our impact in our latest e-newsletter.
YFS signs the Community Sector Climate Change Declaration
YFS has joined Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and other community sector organisations in signing the Community Sector Climate Change Declaration. Rapidly worsening climate change is hurting our communities.…
Shining light on domestic abuse
Jimboomba-based Beaudesert Domestic and Family Violence Support service is changing to SHINE. YFS’ Client Service Manager, Sarah Vuzem says the change will better reflect the support provided to women and…
Logan Children’s Charter
YFS has signed the Logan Children’s Charter a new initiative encouraging businesses throughout the city to create child-friendly spaces and keep the needs of kids front of mind. The Logan…