ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service

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📣📣 Are you 15+ and scratching your head about getting older, and not knowing what to do? 🤔

Trust us, you’re not alone 👌 – we’re still figuring it out too and that’s why we’re starting a Life Skills 101 program!

Over 4️⃣ weeks, you’ll be supported to make a resume and learn how to budget 💰 develop some skills around managing big emotions 🧐 and learn some basic cooking skills 👨‍🍳… and yes, that means that you’ll get to take home leftovers too! 🍝🍴😋

We’ll be kicking things off in a couple of weeks and we have limited places available so if you’re keen on coming along for the journey for four weeks, please contact Georgia to reserve your place 🎉🎉

☎️ Book a spot now - Georgia on 0460 655 222


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ICYS have a number of positions available, including some EXCITING new roles and new partnerships to kick off the new financial year:

You can view all roles here: https://au.seek.com/icys-jobs, or via the individual links below:

1️⃣ Young Family Support Worker: https://tinyurl.com/n2hp4btf

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Young Family Support Worker to join our Family Support Worker Program, working within the Young Families Connect (YFC) program at Ipswich State High School.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside pregnant and parenting young people, providing practical, relationship-based support that strengthens parenting capacity, supports continued engagement in education and supports young families to build greater stability and independence.

2️⃣ Youth Case Managers: https://tinyurl.com/z2w44fra

We currently have three opportunities across three of our specialist youth programs, supporting young people experiencing complex challenges including disengagement from education, homelessness, family and social disconnection, involvement with the Youth Justice system and other factors impacting their safety, wellbeing and future.
Rather than asking you to decide which program is right for you, apply once and tell us what you bring.
We'll recruit across the three vacancies together and work with shortlisted applicants through the interview process to identify the role and program that best aligns with their experience, qualifications, specialist knowledge, strengths and career interests.

3️⃣ Youth Activities Worker (Youth Engagement & Outreach) - https://tinyurl.com/2zem3ap5

Based at the ICYS Ipswich Youth Hub, the Youth Activities Worker will design, plan and facilitate weekly activities, school holiday programs and community engagement opportunities for young people accessing ICYS services and across the wider Ipswich, Somerset and Lockyer Valley communities.
Importantly, activities aren't simply planned for young people. You'll listen to their ideas, interests and feedback and use these to help create programs that are relevant, engaging and meaningful.
You'll also work as part of ICYS' after-hours Street Outreach team, supporting groups of young people to access pro-social activities designed to strengthen connection, promote wellbeing and divert young people from involvement with Police and the youth justice system.

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📣📣 Are you 15+ and scratching your head about getting older, and not knowing what to do? 🤔

Trust us, you’re not alone 👌 – we’re still figuring it out too and that’s why we’re starting a Life Skills 101 program!

Over 4️⃣ weeks, you’ll be supported to make a resume and learn how to budget 💰 develop some skills around managing big emotions 🧐 and learn some basic cooking skills 👨‍🍳… and yes, that means that you’ll get to take home leftovers too! 🍝🍴😋

We’ll be kicking things off in a couple of weeks and we have limited places available so if you’re keen on coming along for the journey for four weeks, please contact Georgia to reserve your place 🎉🎉

☎️ Book a spot now - Georgia on 0460 655 222


#𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

Searching for your next opportunity, this might just be it👇🏼

We currently have three opportunities across three of our specialist youth programs, supporting young people experiencing complex challenges including disengagement from education, homelessness, family and social disconnection, involvement with the Youth Justice system and other factors impacting their safety, wellbeing and future.

✍️ You don't need to nominate one of the three positions when you apply. Submit one application, and we'll consider your experience and qualifications across all three opportunities. Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to discuss the programs with us at interview, and we'll consider where your skills, experience and interests are the strongest fit.

Youth Case Workers / Case Managers – Multiple Opportunities Job in Ipswich, Brisbane QLD - SEEK 3 exciting opportunities, 1 application. Bring your experience, passion & case management skills to a team creating change alongside young people.

🎧 Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/4pvhacac

We were fortunate enough to have a young person and ICYS Case Manager, Yadi, on The ICYS Laidback Hour radio show recently to chat to Andrew about how the ICYS PIVOT program is helping him smash his goals and the support he has received to reengage with education.

This is no easy feat for a young person, and we are really proud of how well he did on this segment, his willingness to give it a go and speak about his experiences in life 🎙️

Thanks to Phoenix Radio - Australia for always supporting us and our young people.

ICYS is grateful to partner with The Lady Musgrave Trust to support and walk alongside so many amazing young mums to achieve all they deserve and dream👇🏼

“You’re paying rent or you’re eating. It’s one or the other.”

For too many women and their children, this isn’t a hypothetical choice. It’s the reality of trying to keep a roof overhead while covering food, bills and other essentials.

The Lady Musgrave Trust provides safe, transitional housing for young women and children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. We then work alongside partners like ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service to connect tenants with tailored support, which may include help with wellbeing, parenting, managing a tenancy, education, employment and planning for long-term housing.

Together, safe housing and practical support can give women the stability, time and confidence they need to rebuild their lives and move towards greater independence.

Because no woman should have to choose between a home and her next meal.

How good was Ipswich NAIDOC day on Tuesday - we are still buzzing from catching up with community and sector friends on the day! A day of song, dance, art, connection and togetherness. Congrats to our 5️⃣ raffle prize winners and thanks to everyone that joined in on our canvas artwork 🖼️
Shoutout to Ipswich City Council and all the behind the scenes peeps who made it all possible 🖤💛❤️💙🤍💚

Come say hi to Mercedes and Tamarra at Ferrari Park Laidley TODAY at the Kambu Health Lockyer Valley NAIDOC event ☀️ The perfect day to come and connect with community 🖤💛❤️💙🤍💚

One of the best days on the Ipswich calendar 👀 You’ll find a rotation of ICYS staff at the NAIDOC Day celebration in Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct today until 2pm. Come and say hi and enter our hourly prize giveaways 🎁 We would LOVE to see you 🖤💛❤️💙🤍💚

Today, ICYS Programs Manager David and ICYS ICSW Rose were honoured to stand alongside some of our valued First Nations first responders from the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) at the Ripley Ambulance Service Station for the opening ceremony of NAIDOC Week, celebrating 50 Years of Deadly.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gathered and pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the strength, resilience, and enduring cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose knowledge and leadership continue to enrich our communities.

This year's theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy", celebrates 50 years of recognising and honouring the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It reminds us of the importance of walking together in partnership, listening, learning, and supporting the next generation of leaders.

It was a privilege to share this meaningful occasion with our First Nations colleagues and community members as we celebrated culture, connection, and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.

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