Queensland Youth Services Inc.

The happy staff of Qld Youth Services in Townsville Queensland Youth Services Inc. (QYS) is a non-government, not-for-profit, community based organisation which since its establishment in 1978 has been providing a diverse range of services to young people aged between 12 and 25 years in the Townsville Region.

The organisation is governed by a Committee of Management which is elected annually by its community membership.

The vision statement of Queensland Youth Services is:

to work with and for young people to access existing options and opportunities and to
promote their well being
to act as a catalyst to recognise and challenge structural inequalities with the aim of social
change and the empowerment of young people
to develop with young people a sense of self respect, dignity, belonging and purpose
and value in themselves and the community

As the largest agency in the Townsville / Thuringowa area which has an exclusively youth specific generic focus, QYS is widely recognised throughout the community sector. The organisation derives its current funding from a variety of sources on both a State and Federal government level to operate and manage our various programs. Details of each of the following can be found on the Programs page or click on the links below -

OUR PROGRAMS

Youth Support Coordinator Program
Reconnect Program
Young Parents Programs
Munchkins Play Group Program
PPOSSIBLEE Program ("Providing Parents with Opportunities for Support & Self Sufficiency in Building Links to Employment & Education")
Get Set for Work Program - Townsville and Ingham
'Keys to a Future' Learner Driver Mentoring Program
Certificate II in Hairdressing - Cut Above Youth Employment - Productivity Places Program (PPP)

JOBS AT QYS

Queensland Youth Services Inc. strives to promote and provide services for young people with a view to improving their quality of life and well being. QYS programs aim to provide opportunities for young people to achieve, realize their individual potential, build self esteem and develop value in themselves and our community. If you would like to work in this environment with QYS, please view our employment options in 'Jobs at QYS'.

Currently the following positions are available at Queensland Youth Services -

Youth Support Coordinator - Charters Towers

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 22nd March 2010 at 5.00pm

OTHERS SERVICES WE PROVIDE

Also, details of the following services provided by Queensland Youth Services can be found by following the links -

Queensland Youth Services Inc. Youth Homelessness Programs/Services Guide
Queensland Youth Services Inc. Youth Specific Training for youth workers in Townsville and surrounding regions.

HISTORY OF QYS - 1978 TO NOW

To view the history of Queensland Youth Services from it's inception as the 'Open Youth Project (OYP)' in 1978 through the photo gallery, collection of DVD's and other material, please press on this history link. UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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