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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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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: Strategic steps to safety

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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Judith Hunter: Compassion in lifelong learning

Judith Hunter joined YFS full-time in 2015, drawn by its place-based, integrated approach to supporting the Logan community. Her reflections…
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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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Victoria Parker: Transformative partnerships, intergenerational opportunities

Victoria Parker is CEO of Queensland’s longest-running charity, The Lady Musgrave Trust, which provides safe and supportive housing to young…
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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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