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Our impact!

This year, we chose to be Fearlessly Optimistic and our just released 2025 Annual Review reflects this mission, sharing stories from our partners, supporters, team members and most importantly, the children and families we stand alongside every day. 

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About Barnardos

Children are at the centre of everything we do. We work to ensure their futures are bright and prosperous.

Our vision and purpose

To empower every child in Australia to reach their full potential. We support vulnerable children to recover and thrive.

Our stories

Be inspired by the stories shared from our children, young people and families who we work with everyday.

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Become a Barnardos Buddy!

Join our recurring gift program to help vulnerable children in our care overcome their trauma and begin to heal.
Your ongoing support will have a lasting impact on their lives.

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Every donation makes a difference

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90% of young people in our programs reported an improvement in health and wellbeing

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Last year we helped
27,829 children, young people
and families

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80% of parents/caregivers in our parenting programs said their capacity to care had improved

On behalf of someone

Support Australian children in need by giving a gift on behalf of someone.

Foster care

We are looking for people just like you to make a huge difference in a child’s life.

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Christmas

There is still time!
Your gift can be the turning point for a family
this Christmas