ParentsNext goes to Yarrabilba
YFS’ ParentsNext program will offer employment preparation services for parents of young children in Yarrabilba every Monday, starting on the 6th of February. After helping almost 400 Logan parents to…
Housing strategy gets thumbs up but calls for more jobs training
Courier Mail, February 1, 2017 Social service providers have welcomed a new public housing strategy but say support for education and training programs should also be bolstered. The State Government’s…
Job quest takes months
Albert & Logan News, December 22, 2016 Youth employment has plunged across the greater Logan region, with some jobseekers applying for hundreds of jobs to no avail. The participation rate…
Free mobile charging for homeless
Courier Mail , December 15 2016 Homeless people in Logan were given a fillip on the weekend when more than $200,000 was allocated to help them stay in touch with…
Homelessness in Logan goes mobile with Dignity First
Queensland Government Media Release, Minister for Housing and Public Works Hon Mick de Brenni Logan people experiencing homelessness will be better connected to family, friends and support services with YFS today…
New DFV service in Beaudesert
YFS has partnered with Beaucare to deliver much-needed domestic and family violence counselling and court support in the Beaudesert area. New funding from the Department of Communities, Child Safety and…
Logan Enterprise Expo expected to keep on booming
Jimboomba Times- November 3, 2016 From what started as a conversation between a few friends has turned into a huge success. Hundreds of feet pattered into the 2016 Logan Social…
Jobs focus of services
Albert & Logan News, November 3, 2016 Services to help parents return to the workforce and make wise financial decisions are coming to Slacks Creek. The new YFS centre on…
More Logan schools to join the CLUB
The Logan Reporter, Friday 28th October, 2016 Funding from the Amanda Flynn Foundation will see The CLUB program delivered to three more schools across Logan until the middle of next…
YFS Impact Report shows increase in demand for services
More than 10,000 people from Logan and surrounding areas contacted local support services organisation YFS Ltd. for information and advice during 2015-2016. Homelessness (57%), financial assistance (29%), domestic violence (12%)…