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 solve it? The Logan Zero team, and community service members joined David Pearson, CEO of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness for this important […]
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 in all Australian schools from next year. YFS’ R4Respect Coordinator Rachael Pascua said, “We welcome the news of a unified national approach to make consent […]
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. People experiencing financial or social disadvantage are impacted by climate change first, worst, and longest because they have access to fewer resources to cope, adapt […]
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 children experiencing domestic abuse. “Our purpose is to empower women and children to thrive in a future free from violence and abuse,” she said. “The […]
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 Children’s Charter and Child Friendly Toolkit provide a how-to guide for local businesspeople who want to create a space welcoming to kids and their families. […]
Logan Advance to Zero Homelessness project
Through a partnership with Micah Projects and the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, the Logan Advance to Zero Homelessness Project will commence in Logan City with the aim of reducing overall homelessness in Logan City and end rough sleeping by 2025. Led by YFS in Logan, this is a community-based project to build support to […]
YFS emergency support during the lockdown
From 4pm Saturday 31 July to 4pm Tuesday 3 August 2021, people in South-East Queensland are required to stay at home except for essential reasons. This includes people living and working in Logan City. Please don’t panic buy. Shops will remain open. Everyone can get food and other emergency supplies such as medication. During the […]
YFS launches Thriving Families Evaluation Report
YFS recently launched an evaluation of our Thriving Families demonstration project during an event hosted by the Community Services Industry Alliance. Thriving Families was a YFS-funded trial of an integrated response to homeless young families. The project brought together a Housing Specialist and some Family Coaches to help families with young children get housed fast, […]