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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.

Last week, as part of Anti-Poverty Week, we attended the Tackling Financial Hardship Showcase hosted by Brisbane City Co...
20/10/2026

Last week, as part of Anti-Poverty Week, we attended the Tackling Financial Hardship Showcase hosted by Brisbane City Council at Kedron-Wavell Services Club.

We were there to speak about youth homelessness and the reality of financial hardship for young people right now. By raising awareness of the unique challenges young people are facing, we can ensure they have access to the resources and opportunities they need to build new futures.

A big thank you to the organisers, Kedron Wavell Services Club for having us, and to the service providers and community members who spent time at our table to share their valuable insights. Every conversation helps us better understand the needs of young people and continue delivering responsive support across Brisbane.

When you picture homelessness, who comes to mind?Did you picture someone sleeping rough? While this is one form of homel...
16/10/2026

When you picture homelessness, who comes to mind?

Did you picture someone sleeping rough? While this is one form of homelessness, many young people experience homelessness in ways that are less visible.

It can look like a teenager trying to finish school.

It can look like someone moving between friends' homes.

It can look like someone doing everything they can to appear okay while carrying the uncertainty of not knowing where they'll stay next.

In 2025-26, more than one in two young people who came to Brisbane Youth Service were homeless. For many, that homelessness is hidden.

Hidden homelessness means a young person may have a roof over their head, but no safe, stable or permanent place to call home. They may be couch surfing, sleeping in cars, or relying on temporary places to stay, making their experiences easy to miss.

When we recognise hidden homelessness, we can better understand the challenges young people face and help ensure they can access the support they need to move from surviving to building a brighter future.

Our Youth Support Centre in the Fortitude Valley will be closed for the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday 5 Octob...
01/10/2026

Our Youth Support Centre in the Fortitude Valley will be closed for the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday 5 October.

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.

Every young person's journey looks different.For young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, having t...
01/10/2026

Every young person's journey looks different.

For young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, having the right support can create space to focus on wellbeing, build confidence, and work towards personal goals.

At Brisbane Youth Service, young people can access support for their physical and mental health, housing, safety, and relationships in one place, recognising that these challenges are often connected.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're celebrating the strength, growth, and potential of young people.

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22/09/2026

📬 Looking for some good news in your inbox?

Sign up for Brisbane Youth Service updates and stay connected to the stories, milestones, and impact happening across our community.

You'll receive inspiring stories from young people, see the difference your support makes, and discover ways to help create new futures.

➡️ Join our mailing list today: brisyouth.org/get-our-emails

No plans for Sunday? Do something amazing with your weekend! You’ve still got until 2pm on Saturday to sign up for the B...
11/09/2026

No plans for Sunday? Do something amazing with your weekend! You’ve still got until 2pm on Saturday to sign up for the Bridge to Brisbane and run to support Brisbane's young people. 🏃

Get a crew together and walk or run your way to the finish line. Every step you take helps us support young people to access mental and physical healthcare, safe and stable housing, and specialised care that breaks the cycle of homelessness.

💜 Help young people start off on the right foot, sign up today: brisyouth.org/run4BYS

Let your generosity live on 💛This Include a Charity Week (7–13 September), we're inviting you to think about the future ...
10/09/2026

Let your generosity live on 💛

This Include a Charity Week (7–13 September), we're inviting you to think about the future and the difference you'd like to make for young people in Brisbane.

Including a gift to Brisbane Youth Service in your Will is a meaningful way to help create safer, more stable futures for young people for generations to come.

After providing for the people and causes you care about, you can choose to leave as little as 1% of your estate to help ensure young people in crisis continue to receive the support they need.

09/09/2026

Real Feels. co-founder Sam knows first-hand the importance of creating spaces where young people can gain confidence and create lifelong connections that will sustain them through life's challenges.

After experiencing homelessness in his adolescence and seeking support with housing and harm reduction services at Brisbane Youth Service, Sam found expression, connection and support through music. We chatted with Sam about his lived experience with homelessness as a young person and why giving back to young people is so important for our collective future.

Read the full interview here: https://brisyouth.org/realfeels

Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day. 💬 "Young people experiencing homelessness often face multiple and comp...
31/08/2026

Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day.

💬 "Young people experiencing homelessness often face multiple and complex challenges, which can increase the risk of alcohol and other drug-related harm. At Brisbane Youth Service, we see the importance of meeting young people where they are, reducing stigma, and providing practical support that lowers harm, including free Take Home Naloxone through our Health Clinic," says Deb Hinchsliff, Brisbane Youth Service's Health Services Senior Manager.

For many young people, experiences of homelessness, trauma, poor mental health, domestic and family violence, and alcohol and other drug use can be deeply interconnected.

International Overdose Awareness Day is an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose, stand alongside those affected, and encourage conversations grounded in compassion and understanding rather than judgement.

Because overdose is preventable. When young people have access to safe housing, trusted relationships, healthcare, and practical harm reduction initiatives, we create the conditions for safety, recovery and hope.

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518 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane, QLD
4006

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

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