GCYS

Gold Coast Youth Service

We Are Here To Help Young People

Supporting young people who are experiencing homelessness or disadvantage on the Gold Coast.

Early Intervention

Helping Young People and Their Families

Supporting family relationships and assisting young people to remain and sustain their education, training and/or employment opportunities.

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Homeless?

We Can Help

The Gold Coast Youth Service can provide you with information and advice if you are couch surfing/ in insecure housing or experiencing homelessness. We can provide immediate practical assistance, offer information and support to obtain housing and referral to appropriate services.

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Visit Us In Miami

Shower, Food, Clothes & Laundry Services.

The Miami Service Hub provides access to facilities such as a bathroom, kitchen, laundry and computer. Facilities can be accessed Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.

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Need Advice?

Or Someone To Talk To?

Simply drop in or call on (07) 5572 0400 and speak directly with a youth worker, there is no appointment necessary.

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Who Are We?

Gold Coast Youth Service

Operating on the Gold Coast since 1980, Gold Coast Youth Service is a not for profit, specialist youth support & homelessness organisation. We help all young people and their families in the Gold Coast Region who may be marginalised, disadvantaged or homeless.

Our mission is to be a leading non-profit organisation that supports homeless and disadvantaged young people on the Gold Coast, making long lasting and positive changes through:

Information and support
housing and tenancy support
emergency assistance

What Do We Do?

Gold Coast Youth Service is committed to a Gold Coast City where young people are hopeful about their future, valued and supported to realise their full potential. We have a wide variety of support programs to help Young People aged 12 to 25 years.

We can help you with:

Housing & Homelessness Support

Reconnecting With Family & Education

Living Skills
Education

Leaving Care

Street Safe Spaces

Advocacy & Advice

Basic Needs

Gold Coast Youth Service helps all young people and we welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, religion and gender. We are a LGBTIQA+ friendly space.

How Have We Helped?

Thank you for all the help received. Very supportive, understanding. A great service.

Very tidy, welcoming, comfy, helpful, resourceful, positive energy.

Amazing service - kind and compassionate. very grateful.

Having someone to help me step by step was more than I could of asked for. I felt happy & safe with my worker.

The service that was provided to me has been wonderful. I thank GCYS so very much.

Visit Us In Miami

please call before visiting.

We are open Monday to Friday (exclusive of public holidays) from 9am to 5pm. Young people are welcome to access our free facilities from 9am to 3pm. Please check in on arrival to access our bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computer & clothing services.

You Can Make A Difference

By making a cash donation you can help us to attain our vision:

"A Gold Coast City where young people are hopeful about their future valued and supported to realize their full potential".
Ensure that all young people have access to basic human rights such as food and affordable, safe and secure housing, transport, employment education and training opportunities and adequate health services.
Your generosity will help us provide young people with the support they require to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness and create a better future for all Australians.