Funding & Partnerships
Funding
YAC is mainly funded through government grants but seeks funding from a range of philanthropic and other sources. In today’s tight and competitive fiscal climate we are always looking to identify opportunities for potential partnerships, including with the corporate sector, to support service to young people in need.
We see great potential in partnering which enables those who are interested in assisting young people, but who are not sure how to best target their resources, with a focus for that support.
If you, your business or employer would be interested in partnering or supporting YAC in some way – please contact our CEO on 3356 1002 or admin@yac.net.au
YAC thanks all its funding bodies and partners for their ongoing support in the delivery of services for the young people we work with.
Government funding
As a community legal centre, YAC’s legal services are funded through the National Partnership on Legal Assistance Services, whereby the Commonwealth Government and State/Territory governments jointly fund legal services.
We also receive government funding for our Youth Support and Family Support services.
Other grants
YAC would like to acknowledge the support of the Lady Bowen Trust in funding our youth support services, particularly our accommodation support. You can read more about the Lady Bowen Trust here.
The grants applied for and received during financial years is reported in our annual reports. We thank those awarding the grants for valuing the work which YAC does by providing these additional monies for particular projects or resources.
Presentation Congregation Queensland
We would like to thank the generous and ongoing support from the Presentation Sisters Congregation of Queensland that allows us to increase our services that provide support to vulnerable young people.
Commercial partnerships
We welcome partnerships with commercial organisations who are interested in assisting young people.
If you, your business or employer would be interested in partnering or supporting YAC in some way – please contact our CEO on 3356 1002 or admin@yac.net.au
Services partnerships
KYC
Our Community Co-Responder program is delivered alongside KYC.
YETI
Youth Empowered Towards Independence (YETI) is a support agency for young people aged 12-25 years old living in Far North Queensland.
YETI currently employs a multidisciplinary team of teachers, social workers, community development workers, counsellors and psychologists. We believe strongly in recruiting practitioners from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds.
Pumicestone Indigenous Education & Employment Council
Our Bribie Island outreach program is delivered in partnership with the Pumicestone Indigenous Education & Employment Council (PIEEC).
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Contact YAC
Street address: Level 4, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane Q 4101
Mailing address: Level 4, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane Q 4101
Tel: (07) 3356 1002
Bussiness hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
If you need urgent assistance outside of these hours:
- Youth Legal Advice Hotline 1800 527 527 (Mon to Thurs 8am - 9pm, Friday 8am to Sunday 5pm)
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (24/7, 365 days per year)
- Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7, 365 days per year)
- Homelessness Hotline 1800 474 753 (24/7, 365 days per year)
- If you are over 18, and seeking access to Mental Health Services in Queensland, Acute Care Team on 1300 MHCALL (1300 64 2255).
