Tracing relatives
Barnardos Australia can assist with the tracing of relatives in Australia and overseas.
Through file records Barnardos Australia can assist with gathering the necessary information for a search to be conducted by a
tracing agency. There is no charge for this service.
Reunions and Old Boys and Girls Club
Barnardos Australia supports the Old Boys and Girls Reunion Club which organises a number of reunions, usually at Picton Showgrounds (a couple of hours driving from Sydney) and Tweed Heads.
Contact Barnardos Head Office for more details.
Barnardos UK has a wide range of reunions of particular Homes.
Citizenship
Barnardos Australia can provide letters of proof of arrival in Australia to Old Boys and Girls who migrated un
der the Child Migrant Scheme.
Barnardos can assist with any difficulties encountered with passport and citizenship applications.