Youth Advocacy Centre Inc
Power Score
9.0
3 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$30.1M
All sources
Justice Funding
$30.1M
35 programs
QLD Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for QLD — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
5.1/10K
Indigenous overrep.
26x
Cost/day (detention)
$2,162
Cost/day (community)
$382
Recent Policy Changes
$5M grants for place-based alternatives
+76 detention beds, adult-standard design
Board & Governance9 current, 0 former
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Hutchinson | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Beth Toon | chair | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Tarryn McMullen | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Nathan Robertson | officeholder | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Damien Atkinson | chair | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Claire Marchesi | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Ruth Sharp | secretary | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Maneesha Prakash | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Kirra Faulkner | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
Charity Details
Purposes
Beneficiaries
Government Funding
| Program | Total | Grants | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE collaboration Fund | $0 | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Legal Assistance Services | $0 | 1 | 2013-14 – 2013-14 |
| Community Legal Services Program | $0 | 1 | 2012-13 – 2012-13 |
| Intensive Bail Initiative | $6.1M | 6 | 2021-22 – 2024-25 |
| Legal Assistance Strategy and Funding | $5.7M | 9 | 2016-17 – 2024-25 |
| Social Services | $2.6M | 3 | 2025-26 – 2025-26 |
| Young Offender Support Service | $2.5M | 6 | 2017-18 – 2022-23 |
| YJ_CON_10451 Youth Bail and Order Support Service FS | $1.9M | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| YJ_ CON_10650 Intensive Bail Support - Brisbane North FS | $1.3M | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Legal Assistance Strategy and Funding — Legal Assistance Services | $1.2M | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Community and Youth Justice Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services | $1.2M | 2 | 2008-09 – 2009-10 |
| Young Offender Support Service + Court support (aka YBOSS) | $982K | 1 | 2020-21 – 2020-21 |
| Families | $871K | 7 | 2018-19 – 2023-24 |
| Specialised Services and Support | $729K | 1 | 2022-23 – 2022-23 |
| Community, Youth Justice Services and Women | $723K | 1 | 2011-12 – 2011-12 |
| Community & Youth Justice Services & Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services | $699K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Youth Bail Accommodation Support Service | $665K | 2 | 2013-14 – 2014-15 |
| Housing and Homelessness Services | $468K | 2 | 2008-09 – 2009-10 |
| Legal Practitioner Interest on Trust Accounts Fund | $393K | 2 | 2014-15 – 2015-16 |
| Bail Support Service | $323K | 5 | 2012-13 – 2017-18 |
| Homelessness Services | $234K | 1 | 2011-12 – 2011-12 |
| Housing & Homelessness Services | $221K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Social Inclusion | $219K | 1 | 2012-13 – 2012-13 |
| YJ_CON_10436 Youth Advocacy Centre Director FS | $198K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Bail Support Services | $193K | 2 | 2015-16 – 2016-17 |
| Homelessness — Base | $169K | 2 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Watchhouse Support | $169K | 3 | 2023-24 – 2024-25 |
| Child Safety | $119K | 1 | 2012-13 – 2012-13 |
| Pathways Out of Homelessness | $101K | 1 | – |
| Community-based Crime Action | $70K | 1 | 2023-24 – 2023-24 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund | $65K | 2 | 2014-15 – 2023-24 |
| YJ_CON_11455 YAC Court Support Enhancement SFP | $52K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Community Legal Education Collaboration Fund | $15K | 1 | 2022-23 – 2022-23 |
| Community Development and Capacity Building Grants | $10K | 1 | – |
| Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs Grant Program - Community Support | $7K | 1 | – |
ALMA Evidence-Linked Interventions
Aurukun Youth Support Service
Wraparound SupportYouth Support program in Queensland. Remote community support, Cultural programs, Youth engagement
Bail Response Program / Intensive Bail Initiative
DiversionSupport for young people on bail
Community Legal Education
PreventionEducation programs about legal rights and responsibilities
Family Support
Family StrengtheningSupport services for families of young people
Family Support Service
Family StrengtheningFamily support services for young people
ICYS Youth Access and Support Service
Wraparound SupportYouth Support program in Queensland. Youth access, Support services, Community integration
Intensive Bail Initiative
Wraparound SupportBail support program for young people
Legal Information
Education/EmploymentLegal information resources for young people about their rights and the law
Legal Support
Wraparound SupportSpecialist youth lawyers provide legal representation, information, and advice about the law, legal and court processes, and young people's legal rights
Legal Support Service
Wraparound SupportSpecialist youth lawyers provide legal representation, information, and advice about the law, legal and court processes, and young people's legal rights
Positive Moves
Wraparound SupportSupports young people who have no stable housing to transition to and/or sustain housing
Youth Accommodation Support Service
Wraparound SupportSupport for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Youth Advocacy Centre
Wraparound SupportYouth Advocacy Centre provides free legal and support services to young people aged 10-18 in criminal, civil and administrative law matters, including legal advice, representation and social support.
Youth Advocacy Centre (YAC)
Wraparound SupportLegal and Social Justice program in Queensland. Legal services, Social support, Family support, Education advocacy
Youth Advocacy Centre Inc
Wraparound SupportLegal service providing advice and representation for children and young people in Queensland
Youth Court Assistance Program
Wraparound SupportCourt support services for young people
Youth Support Service
Wraparound SupportSupport for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness