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Kalyan Youth Service is a not-for-profit community organisation supporting young people in the Mackay region since 1985. Funded by CHDE.

We provide safe crisis accommodation for young people aged 16 - 25 who are facing or at risk of homelessness. Kalyan Youth Service is a not-for-profit community organisation supporting young people in the Mackay region. Since establishment in 1985, Kalyan is managed by a committee of local volunteers. We have team of staff who are dedicated to supporting young people aged 16 - 25 years who are facing, or are at risk of homelessness. Kalyan predominately accommodates young people from Mackay and surrounding regions in the Kalyan crisis shelter and transitional accommodation units. The shelter consists of 6 lockable bedrooms, with a capacity of 3 males and 3 females, and 6 self-contained transitional units. Kalyan Youth Service is funded by the Queensland Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy (Housing and Homelessness Service).

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The philosophy of Kalyan Youth Service is to offer assistance in a non-judgemental environment with the view to enhance empowerment in the decision-making process and focus toward the individual needs. Kalyan Youth Service Inc will act with integrity and commitment to accountability.

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Kalyan Youth Service Inc. provides safe, supported, crisis and transitional accommodation to disadvantaged young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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Through the case management process, Kalyan Youth Service Inc. envisages the integration of disadvantaged, at risk, young people into the community by providing a culturally appropriate service. Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: 07 4951 4352
Email: [email protected]

Homeless Hotline - 1800 474 753
Kids helpline - 1800 551 800
If you or anyone you know is in an emergency, call 000.

18/09/2026

Power of Connection

Our team had the privilege of participating in cultural awareness training focused on Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and identity.

One reflection from a Young Person participant captured not only the impact of the day beautifully but highlighted the WHY we here at KYS do what we do!

At Kalyan Youth Service Inc, we believe and understand the power and value of connection for our Young People.

This one of four professional development opportunities will not only deepen our knowledge but also strengthen our ability to provide culturally safe and responsive support to the young people and families we work alongside.

A heartfelt thank you to Matilda Christian who generously shared knowledge, stories, and wisdom with us and big thankyou to Younga Yarns for helping us to make this happen. Kalyan are grateful.

💚💙🖤 Younga Yarns

09/09/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Ritika and Scott to the Kalyan family!

Ritika and Scott have joined our team as Youth Workers, bringing their passion and commitment to supporting young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the valuable contributions they’ll make to our young people, team and community. 💜

Welcome to Kalyan Youth Services, Ritika and Scott! 👏

Scott McPherson

07/09/2026

📢 We’re hiring again!

Kalyan Youth Service is seeking passionate and compassionate people to join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

If you are committed to supporting young people and creating a safe, inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the post below for further details and send your résumé to the email addresses provided.

12/08/2026

🌏 Our Team, Our Voices 💜

At Kalyan Youth Services, we believe our diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

Across our team, we speak 11 different languages, bringing together a wide range of cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. This diversity strengthens the way we connect, communicate and build meaningful relationships with the young people we support.

We are proud to celebrate a workplace where everyone is respected, valued and encouraged to be themselves. 💜🧡

Different languages. Different cultures. One team. One purpose.

10/08/2026

🌟 Get Involved & Shape the Future of Kalyan Youth Service Inc.🌟

30/07/2026

Shout out to Campbells for kicking in with extra supplies on top of our big shop for Together for Shelter on the 6th of August!

Every bit adds up and we're grateful for the community backing our young people and organisation 🙏

19/07/2026

Empowering young people. Strengthening our community. 💙💚 We're hiring Youth Workers! KALYAN Youth Service is looking for compassionate, resilient professionals who want to make a real impact. If you have strong communication skills and a youth-focused mindset, this is the role for you. Apply now! 👇

13/07/2026

What an incredible NAIDOC celebration! 🖤💛❤️ So grateful for our amazing community, our dedicated team, and everyone who came together to celebrate culture and support young people. See you all next year!

03/07/2026

Behind the scenes at Kalyan Youth Service packing up goodie bags and getting everything ready to celebrate NAIDOC Week with our young people and community. Can you tell we're excited? 💚🧡

02/07/2026

💛 A Huge Thank You to Queensland Department of Education💛

We are so grateful for the generous donation received from the Queensland Department of Education, kindly organised by Sarah Ovens! 🙏

This wonderful contribution will go directly into our Kalyan Youth Services hamper, helping provide essential items toiletries, towels, hygiene products and more to young people in our community who need it most.

It's support like this that makes such a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth in the Mackay region. Thank you, Sarah, and thank you to everyone at the Department of Education for your kindness and generosity. 💚✨

Together, we're building a community that cares. 🌻

Address

4 Goldsmith Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Telephone

+61749514352

Website

http://www.kalyan.org.au/

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