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COVID-19 Update: NWYAS office is temporarily closed (Services Still Available – Please call to find out more)

Please be aware that the NWYAS office is temporarily closed. All staff are currently working off-site, self-isolating to protect our staff, young people and the community. Services may be limited during this time. You can contact our teams via phone on (07) 3855 5233 or 0487 855 059 Alternatively via email on info@nwyas.org.au Monday – […]

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Movie Night

  Mitchelton Rotary Movie Fundraiser In Support Of Picabeen, PCYC And North West Youth Accommodation Service   Where: Blue Room Cinebar Rosalie 1/151 Baroona Road, Paddington QLD 4064 When: Wednesday 28th February 2018 Time: Arrive at 5:30pm for pre-movie drinks and raffles. Movie commences at 6:30pm Cost: $21.00 (includes free popcorn) Purchase Tickets online through

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Fundraising BBQ

Fundraising BBQ Dinner at Parliament House   Hosted by Jim Fouras Ex-Speaker of the House and Long-Term Chairperson of NWYAS Includes Tour and Stories by Jim Fouras As well as Special Guest Speaker: Father Wally Dethlefs Bookings: Book online at https://www.trybooking.com/353508 Tickets: $35 Per Person When: Friday 23 March 2018 6pm for a 6:30pm start Where:

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Margie’s Story

A big congratulations to Margie who successfully got her Drivers Licence today. Margie was able to access our Keys to Drive program funded by Street Smart to complete driving lessons and go for her licence. Margie got her licence on her first attempt! Young people experiencing homelessness have many barriers to getting a licence as

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Kelly’s Story

NWYAS is celebrating with Kelly this week as she embarks on her third week of University Studies at Queensland University of Technology studying a Dual Degree in Social Work and Justice. Kelly moved into NWYAS in February 2015 when she was 17. She had become homeless after being forced to flee her family due to

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Funding Announcement: StreetSmart Australia to provide support for Keys to Drive Program

Funding Announcement: NWYAS received fantastic news this morning that StreetSmart Australia have provided $2,500 to fund our Keys to Drive Program. This program helps young people accessing our service gain their learners license, access driving lessons and complete their driver’s test. This grant was made possible by the proceeds of DineSmart 2016. From 14th Nov

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NWYAS will be closed from Monday, 22nd December 2025 and reopening on Monday, 5th January 2026.

If you need support while we are away, please contact the following services:

  • Emergency Services 000
  • Lifeline 13 11 14
  • 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
  • WomensLine 1800 811 811
  • MensLine 1300 789 978
  • Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
  • Homeless Hotline 1800 474 753