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Welcome to 2026!
We hope you had a fun and peaceful festive season.
Now for an action packed 2026!
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A NOT TO BE MISSED Platform 1225
is coming up in March 2026!!!
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Join us in building a solid platform for young people aged 12 to 25! More information coming soon…
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Early bird tickets are available until January 31st
Click image or REGISTER HERE!!!
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Young People - Youth Week Grants!
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Young people aged 12–25 can apply for up to $10,000 to run community events during Queensland Youth Week (11–19 April 2026).
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The Department of Housing and Public Work’s Office for Youth and the Queensland Mental Health Commission are funding the youth led events that celebrate skills, achievements, and community connection.
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Applicants must partner with a local organisation.
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You can read more about the grants here.
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Applications close 5pm (AEST), 22 February 2026.
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Your Chance to Speak OUT
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Speak OUT gives young people aged 12 to 25 a voice on issues that impact them such as mental health, cost of living, climate action, education, housing and community wellbeing. In 2024–25, over 3,700 young people took part through events, workshops and online discussions. Their input assisted in shaping Queensland Government policies and programs.
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Young people are encouraged to speak out by completing the Speak OUT Survey here.
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There are a range of opportunities such as joining events and consultations or nominating for youth parliament or the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
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Learn more about the many options to Speak OUT here.
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New Housing Options Website
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Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) launched My Housing Options website, offering a comprehensive range of resources to people with disability exploring their housing goals. The site features clear information, videos, and interactive activities designed to support individuals to consider where they want to live, what supports they may need, and the steps they can take to achieve their housing aspirations. Check it out here.
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2024–25 Young Queenslanders Sentiment Report
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The 2024-25 Young Queenslanders Sentiment Report highlights the lived realities and priorities of young people across the state. Drawing on diverse voices, it shows what young Queenslanders are experiencing and what they expect from the systems around them.
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The findings aim to guide government and community organisations to respond in ways that are timely, meaningful and effective. Key issues identified:
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- Mental health and wellbeing – access to quality support.
- Education and training – affordability and clear pathways.
- Physical health – nutrition, service access and active living.
- Life skills – navigating adulthood and building resilience.
- Cost of living – employment stability and affordability pressures.
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You can read the report here.
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24/7 Intake and support ISAs
for young people
Five Immediate Supported Accommodation (ISA) services are available to enhance service delivery and address regional needs. These feature 24/7 on-site support with two workers at peak service times and 24/7 intake services for improved accessibility.
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These programs are located in the regions of Cairns, Logan, Mount Isa, Moreton Bay, and Rockhampton. In Cairns, where two ISAs operate, each site continues to have a single overnight worker and does not offer 24/7 intake services.
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Young people can contact these services for support at any time on the numbers below:
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- Insync Beenleigh, Anglicare SQ:
(07) 3386 2000
- Mithangkaya Nguli - Young People Ahead - Mt Isa: (07) 4749 0840
- Darumbul – Rockhampton: (07) 4927 5715
- IFYS – Caboolture: (07) 3888 9355
Mobile: 0422 003 971
- Anglicare North Queensland, Cairns:
St Margaret’s – (07) 4033 2678;
St John’s – (07) 4032 4971
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Important Housing Products for young people
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Youth Subsidy for CHPs
The Youth Subsidy is available for registered community housing providers to find more opportunities for young people to move out of crisis accommodation into long-term, stable housing.
Read more about the Youth Subsidy here.
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You can read more updates here.
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Youth Essentials
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Youth Housing Essentials supports young people transitioning from government services. It offers tailored brokerage assistance of up to $5,000 per household to address their essential housing needs. It provides access to essential goods and services such as furniture, white goods, education or work necessities. To access, a young person must be supported by a service provider, support agency or Housing Service. Find out more here.
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Renters Relief Package
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The Renters Relief Package has expanded eligibility for a range of products and services to help customers find and apply for a place to rent, help to get a rental, and help to keep their place if they’re having financial difficulties.
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- For more information visit The QLD government website here
- Or get in touch with your local Housing Service Centre Contact here
- Need housing assistance? Go to qld.gov.au/housinghelp, call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.
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Court Support
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YAC's animated video is designed to support and empower children and young people navigating the children's courts in Queensland.
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The animation is part of YAC’s broader commitment to increase young people's access to legal and social justice in Queensland. It was funded by the Community Legal Education (CLE) Collaboration Fund and inspired by a resource developed by the Youth Justice Legal Centre UK.
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Ruby’s Reunification Program supports young people aged 12 to 15 and their families to rebuild relationships and stay connected, with the aim to prevent involvement in the child protection and homelessness systems.
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Ruby’s offers short-term, home-like accommodation where families can take a break and focus on reuniting. There is a 4-bed property in North Brisbane and another on the Southside. Both houses are open for referral. There is also outreach support for 12-17 year olds.
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Managing Young Tenants
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This resource provides a deeper understanding of working with young tenants, to assist property managers in feeling more equipped and confident in their work with young people. It includes trauma-informed and mental health aware tenancy management as well as available subsidies and support services. Read more here.
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