YIRS One Stop Youth Shop Inc

29/10/2025

27/10/2025

📣 We’re Looking for a Treasurer!

YIRS One Stop Youth Shop is seeking a passionate and community-minded individual to join our Management Committee as Treasurer.

If you have financial or bookkeeping experience, an eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to supporting young people in the Mackay region — we’d love to hear from you!

This is a volunteer position that plays an important role in guiding our organisation’s financial management and sustainability.

💼 Key skills:

Basic financial management or accounting knowledge

Good communication and organisational skills

Commitment to youth and community wellbeing

If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Dee Chapman at 📧 admin@yirs.org.au
or call ☎️ (07) 4957 7949.

Together, we can continue making a positive difference in the lives of young people! 💙

22/10/2025

🚫 Update: Services Australia Visit Cancelled 🚫

Unfortunately, Services Australia will not be visiting YIRS this Thursday, 23 October 2025.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please keep an eye on our page for updates on their next visit.

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YIRS One Stop Youth Shop 💚

27/08/2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟

YIRS One Stop Youth Shop would like to sincerely thank the Sporting Club Mackay
Community Grants for their generous donation of $500, and the & Amiet Charitable Foundation
for their incredible contribution of $5,000. 🙏💙

These funds will go directly towards supporting our FLIQ (Flexible Learning Initiative Queensland) Program, which helps young people re-engage in education and build brighter futures.

Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of local youth, and we are so grateful for your ongoing support of our community. 💫

27/08/2025

🌈 LGBTIQA+ Social Group – Mackay 🌈
Ages 13–17 | Weekly Meetups

📍 Location: YIRS One Stop Youth Shop – 71 Victoria St
🗓️ Starts: Thursday, 4 September 2025
🕒 Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

19/08/2025

🌟 Career Pathways at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal 🌟

Last week we welcomed Scott, Mick, and Sharon from Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) to YIRS One Stop Youth Shop! 🙌

They spoke with our young people about the wide range of career opportunities available at DBCT, including the different pathways into the industry, the importance of training, and the skills needed to succeed.

A big thank you to the DBCT team for sharing their time and knowledge – it was a great chance for our clients to hear firsthand about local employment options and future career possibilities. 💼✨

13/08/2025

YIRS One Stop Youth Shop Inc will be closed for training on Friday 15th August for staff training and will reopen Monday 18th August at 8:30am.

11/08/2025

🚗 A Big Congratulations to Pony! 🎉

YIRS One Stop Youth Shop recently had the pleasure of supporting Pony on his journey towards his Learner’s Licence.

We assisted Pony with registering and covering the costs for his Prep L course. After all his hard work, Pony successfully passed the course! 🙌

To help him take the next step, YIRS also covered the costs involved in obtaining his Learner’s Photo Identification Card.

Well done, Pony — we’re proud to see you working towards your goals and independence on the road! 🚦

07/08/2025

🚗 A Huge Thank You from YIRS One Stop Youth Shop! 🚗

Yesterday, we were incredibly fortunate to receive a donated vehicle through the Cars for Communities project – and what a journey this car has been on!

Thanks to the Mackay Chamber of Commerce and the talented students from Mackay Engineering College, this car has been fully restored – from the engine bay to the final polish – and is now ready to hit the road. The students put in countless hours of mechanical work, detailing, and care to give this vehicle a second life, and the results speak for themselves.

This car will be an invaluable resource for YIRS, helping us reach and support more young people across the Mackay community.

A heartfelt thank you to Cars for Communities, Mackay Chamber of Commerce, and Mackay Engineering College for your generosity, dedication, and community spirit. We’re so grateful for your support! ❤️