Y-Care (South East Queensland) Inc. is the benevolent arm of the YMCA of Brisbane and works from a base of Christian values to provide opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit.

Y-Care works across a number of benevolent areas to meet current community needs.

The objects for which Y-Care (South-East Queensland) Inc. is established include:
(a) The direct relief of poverty, sickness, distress, helplessness, destitution, suffering and misfortune anywhere within Australia.
(b) The provision of such benevolent aid, services and programs to poor, disadvantaged and at risk youth as provides relief from their poverty, helplessness, destitution and disabilities.
(c) The provision of meals to homeless and underprivileged youth to relieve their hunger and lack of nutrition
(d) The provision of low cost rental accommodation to the poor and underprivileged aged, and the provision of accommodation to homeless youth
(e) Provision of direct benevolent assistance from the Y-Care (South-East Queensland) Gift Fund.