Brisbane Youth Service

Brisbane Youth Service BYS supports young people aged 12-25 and their accompanying children with securing housing & addressing health issues. www.brisyouth.org

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) is a dynamic, forward looking, community based organisation that is making a real difference in the lives of homeless and vulnerable young people aged 12-25 and their accompanying children. BYS assists young people to find and maintain appropriate housing, address physical & mental health issues, establish successful relationships & support networks.

Our Youth Support Centre in the Fortitude Valley will be closed for tomorrow's Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) public holid...
11/08/2026

Our Youth Support Centre in the Fortitude Valley will be closed for tomorrow's Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) public holiday on 12 August 2026.

If you or someone you know needs urgent assistance on this day, please refer to the below services:

🚨 For any emergency that requires ambulance, police or fire service
👉 please call 000

🏡 If you are experiencing homelessness or are housed but at risk of homelessness
👉 call the Homelessness Hotline on 1800 474 753

🚨 If you are experiencing domestic violence
👉 call Brisbane Domestic Violence Service on 3217 2544

📍 To find support services near you
🔎 go to www.askizzy.org.au

If you’re on the Telstra or Vodafone mobile networks, you can access AskIzzy on your phone even if you don’t have credit or access to Wi-Fi.

🧶 This morning, our community came together in their daggy best for Brisbane Youth Service’s annual Daggy Jumper Day bre...
05/08/2026

🧶 This morning, our community came together in their daggy best for Brisbane Youth Service’s annual Daggy Jumper Day breakfast event.

We were honoured to welcome Christien Duffey, Cr Vicki Howard, Hon Grace Grace MP, and valued supporters from across our community for a morning of listening, connecting, and reflecting on the future we want to see for young people in Brisbane.

Guests heard from young people who shared their experiences of homelessness, alongside stories of resilience and the possibilities that emerged when they had a stable space to pursue their goals.

Inspired by this year's Daggy Jumper Day theme, , and Homelessness Week's theme, , attendees also contributed to our Hope Wall artwork. Through jumper-shaped cards, they shared their hopes for young people and the actions they can take to help create more opportunities for young people to build the futures they want.

Together, these messages formed a meaningful community artwork, reflecting a shared commitment to turning hope into action.

Of course, no Daggy Jumper Day breakfast would be complete without our much-loved Hope Walk daggy jumper fashion parade, with guests proudly showcasing their colourful, creative, and delightfully daggy jumpers.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning, and to the schools, workplaces, and community groups across Brisbane who took part in Daggy Jumper Day today. While the jumpers may be packed away for another year, the conversations and commitment to young people continue.

💜 Tomorrow Brisbane is getting daggy for Daggy Jumper Day. Have you found your outfit yet?Raid the cupboard, borrow from...
04/08/2026

💜 Tomorrow Brisbane is getting daggy for Daggy Jumper Day.
Have you found your outfit yet?

Raid the cupboard, borrow from a friend, or dust off that jumper that always gets people talking. The louder, brighter and more unapologetically daggy, the better. 🧶

Tomorrow is all about having fun, starting conversations, and joining people across Brisbane who are turning hope into action for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Because while the jumpers may be daggy, supporting young people never goes out of fashion.

03/08/2026

Today marks the start of Homelessness Week (3-9 August)! This year’s theme, Homelessness Action Now, is a call to make sure young people have the safety, support, and stability they need now – not later. 

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to build a hopeful future. 

That’s why workplaces, schools, and communities across Brisbane are pulling on their daggy jumpers this Wednesday. Not only to bring people together, but to spark conversations and show young people they’re not alone. 

Last year, Jo from Umbrella was crowned with the 2025 Daggiest Jumper award. In her winning speech, she shared that her jumper represented the picture many children draw when asked what home looks like. 

“This is what we’re all striving for, for young people.” 

Wear your daggiest knit this Wednesday and help turn hope into action. 
 

31/07/2026

💜 A safe place to call home can open up a world of possibility for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Hear from Brisbane Youth Service Housing Managers Jason and Elisha-May about how stable housing gives young people the foundation to feel safe, focus on their goals, and start building the future they want.

👕 It’s almost time to get daggy! Pull on a daggy jumper on 5 August and join communities across Brisbane showing their support for young people facing homelessness.

Temporary changes to some Brisbane Youth Service supports are now in effect while we complete a planned system upgrade. ...
28/07/2026

Temporary changes to some Brisbane Youth Service supports are now in effect while we complete a planned system upgrade.

📞 BYS phones remain available on (07) 3620 2400.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this important work.

28/07/2026

📢 Only 8 days to go until Daggy Jumper Day!

The good news? Getting involved can be as simple as pulling on a daggy jumper, gathering a few colleagues for morning tea or starting a conversation.

This year’s theme, ‘Hope Is Always In Style’, is based on the belief that every young person deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to build a hopeful future.

On Wednesday 5 August, show your support for young people facing homelessness in Brisbane by wearing your daggy jumper, bringing people together, and standing alongside young people in our community.

📣 Important Service UpdateFrom 27 July to 5 August, there will be temporary changes to some Brisbane Youth Service suppo...
24/07/2026

📣 Important Service Update

From 27 July to 5 August, there will be temporary changes to some Brisbane Youth Service supports while we complete a planned system upgrade.

During this period:

✅ BYS phones will continue to be answered
✅ Existing appointments will continue unless we contact you
✅ Food support will remain available (excluding 3-5 August)

Some services, including our walk-in service at the Youth Support Centre, will operate differently during this time.

If you need support, please call (07) 3620 2400.

🏡 A huge thank you to our friends at Property Industry Foundation and Architectus for transforming the backyard of one o...
20/07/2026

🏡 A huge thank you to our friends at Property Industry Foundation and Architectus for transforming the backyard of one of our BYS Specialised Youth Housing homes!

Over two days, volunteers planted gardens, painted fences, installed fairy lights, and refreshed communal areas, creating an outdoor space where young people can relax, recharge, and feel at home.

Our BYS Specialised Youth Housing provides young people with safe accommodation, 24/7 support from youth workers, and opportunities to build the confidence and life skills needed for independent living.

For young people who have experienced homelessness, having a stable place to live can open the door to new possibilities – giving them the space to focus on their goals, prioritise their wellbeing, and work towards a future they want.

Thank you to everyone involved for sharing your time, skills, and generosity. The impact of this project will be felt long after the paint has dried and the gardens have bloomed. 🪴

Address

518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane, QLD
4006

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61736202400

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