Brisbane based coffee van known as ‘Second Shot’ is giving homeless youth a second chance at life.

Ms Naz Wapau came to Brisbane from Rockhampton with her partner when she was 18 with no money and says she was at breaking point when she was approached by the social enterprise this year.

Operated by young homeless and disadvantaged people, profits from the two vans offers counselling and support for employees to get back on their feet.

After nine months as a barista with Second Shot, Ms Wapau now has a job as an assistant recruitment officer with the Queensland Police Service.