Youth Affairs Network of Queensland

What We Do

The Youth Affairs Network of Queensland Inc (YANQ) is the peak community youth affairs organisation in Queensland, representing individuals and organisations from Queensland's youth sector. YANQ believes that everybody, young people included, should be free to exercise their human rights
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This Week is National Homeless Person's Week

August 4-10 is National Homeless Person's Week.

The theme of this year's week is Homelessness - It's not who you think. Homelessness Australia has received details of a number of events being held around Australia during this important week and you can find all the details in this Calendar (MS Word) at http://tinyurl.com/5s5ycj.

Social Justice for Young People - Advocacy Workshop (Townsville)

Bright Red Flag in a Blue Sky This workshop is for anyone interested in working with and advocating for young people to build a society based on the principles of social justice.

When: Wednesday August 20, 2pm to 4pm
Where: Townsville Youth Justice Service, 109 Bamford Lane, Kirwan
Cost: $10 (YANQ Members) or $30 (non-members)

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Social Security Access for Young People from New Zealand

If you or your youth service has recently assisted independent young people from New Zealand (arrived after February 26, 2001) to access social security payments then YANQ and the Welfare Rights Centre QLD would like to hear from you.
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August 4-10 is National Homeless Person's Week.

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