FOOD AND GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Red Cross Cafe

The Night Cafe exists as a safe space where homeless and vulnerable young people aged under 25, can have their basic needs met whilst also connecting with the people, programs and activities that may effect positive change in their lives.

It is situated in the Brisbane City Hall basementand is open every Tuesday and Thursday night from 7pm until 9pm and Sunday afternoon from 3pm until 5pm.

Food vouchers, basic hygiene products and other support services are avilable for young people.

Newly Arrived Migrants and Refugees

The Newly Arrived Youth Support Service (NAYSS) initiative provides culturally appropriate services ranging from early intervention to transition, for newly arrived young people aged 12 to 21 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

NAYSS providers will help newly arrived young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, to improve their level of engagement with family, work, education, training and the community by using a variety of strategies such as counselling, family mediation and practical support.

For more information on services in Queensland please click here.

Access to Interpreters

The Department of Communities will reimburse services that use professional interpreters such as TIS National or local private agencies for clients who have difficulties commnicating in English.

All funded services can submit their claim for reimbursement through the Sector Development area of the Department of Communities.

For further information contact:

Carolyn Hughes A/Senior Program Officer, Department of Communities on 3247 4196

Knowing your privacy rights

A publication for young people to be aware on issues such as: identity theft, online social networking, scanning of identity documents at pubs and clubs, online shopping, dealing with telemarketers and responding to requests for personal information. The publication will progressively be distributed across the country through universities, TAFE colleges, and other forums.

To order copies, email corporate@privacy.gov.au. It is also available for download online at http://www.privacy.gov.au/topics/youth.

VAKS - Vans and Kitchens

VAKS represents a voluntary network of autonomous community organisations who offer a range of services distinctively by way of a van or kitchen. Food and drinks are offered to the poor and homeless for free or at a reasonably low price. VAKS is not an organisation but a community service website. You can find out when, where, waht and who is providing a van or kitchen to homeless people. The website can be used as a tool to promote the services of providers who have given their information to VAKS. For further information http://vaks.com.au/register.php