YFS Legal

24/07/2026

We're proud to share this recent QLS Proctor article featuring our Principal Lawyer, Candice Hughes.

Candice speaks about her journey into law, her passion for advocating for vulnerable young people, and why community legal work matters so much to her.

A great read and a wonderful insight into the inspiring person leading our team.

“Getting a fair outcome for a young person, having a magistrate listen and consider, making sure their story is heard. Those are the moments that matter."

08/05/2026

YFS Legal is pleased to be partnering with Logan District Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers to deliver a free Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney clinic for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Logan.

The clinic will be held on Thursday, 21 May 2026 and will provide culturally safe, one‑on‑one legal assistance to help community members prepare a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney.

Please call YFS Legal on 07 3826 1599 to book your spot.

15/04/2026

Last year, nearly 43,000 children and young people presented alone to specialist homelessness services. One in ten were under 14 years old, and 40% of Australia’s homeless population is under 25.

Young people experience homelessness for many reasons, but the majority have been exposed to domestic and family violence.

No private rental properties are affordable for young people relying on Youth Allowance, and youth homelessness services can’t keep up with the demand for beds. Half those looking for a bed are turned away due to a lack of resources.

Funding to provide the wrap around services necessary to support young people and to help them thrive must increase in line with inflation and the spiralling costs of service provision.

Youth Homelessness Matters Day is today, Wednesday, April 15. Show your support by sharing messages and content, hosting and attending YHMD events, donating to services and advocating to end child and youth homelessness.

Let’s work together to end youth homelessness.

Youth Homelessness Matters Day
yhmd.org.au

09/04/2026

Right now, there are more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in prison than ever before.

From coast to coast across Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are being criminalised and imprisoned at alarming rates.

This is happening because state and territory governments are more concerned with political point-scoring than evidence-based reforms.

Locking up kids is an express ticket to a life of crime and suffering. Throwing a child in prison increases the likelihood they will have ongoing contact with the criminal justice system – which only harms our communities.

That’s why we – alongside more than 200 organisations and leaders – have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling on him to act.

Please add your name too at www.natsils.org.au/open-letter-pm/