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Barnardos iconic fundraising event is back and bigger than ever! Join us for the grand sale on Oxford Street, Paddington from Thursday 24 July until Sunday 27 July!

The Peter Pan Op Shop is a clothing sale that aims to raise funds for Barnardos programs. It is organised by the Peter Pan Committee who have been supporting Barnardos for over 85 years, with this event providing amazing fashion deals from top-item brands at incredibly low prices.

This year, all proceeds raised will be going directly to Beyond Barbed Wire Program – an initiative that supports children and families affected by maternal incarceration by providing services that help mothers stay connected with the children during imprisonment and after release.

Interested in volunteering for this event? Join us from Monday 21 July to Wednesday 23 July!

Looking to shop for a bargain and support us?  Come along to our sale from Thursday 24 July until Sunday 27 July!

Barnardos Australia is launching The Big Give for Brighter Futures — a Giving Day where every donation is matched to support children in need. We’re inviting corporate partners to join as Matched Giving Partners and help turn one donation into two. It’s a unique opportunity to lead with purpose knowing your support will have twice the power.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 limited-edition sass & bide ‘With Love’ t-shirt campaign – celebrating 10 years of incredible partnership between Barnardos and sass & bide.

This iconic campaign combines fashion with a purpose, with 100% of the ‘With Love’ t-shirt profits going directly towards supporting the Yurungai Learning Centre.

Shop the ‘with love’ t-shirt

We are so proud and honoured to share that AbbVie has awarded Barnardos with a generous $25,000 grant in support of the Yurungai Learning Centre!

This funding will go directly towards developing and supporting the programs supported at Yurungai Learning Centre to help young children thrive through after-school care, homework club, tutoring, cultural experiences and more.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to AbbVie for the commitment to making a lasting impact. Opportunities like these are essential in helping us build brighter futures together!

As part of the Australian Mutual Bank (AMB) commitment to supporting Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) awareness and response, AMB generously made a meaningful contribution to improve safety for families at our Penrith Centre.

In alignment with DFV workplace policy and passion, AMB generously funded to replace three unsafe shower units at the Penrith Centre’s crisis accommodation units. The existing curtain-style shower units had been identified as a risk for individuals experiencing mental health challenges and self-harm concerns.

Through this incredibly generous donation, the Centre was able to install safer, more suitable shower units, creating a more secure and supportive environment for the families and children who rely on Barnardos services.

Program Manager, Mel Cooke shared her appreciation:

“…I am so thankful for the support and generous donation that will help provide safety for our families and children who are going through difficult times. Really appreciate the donation is such a benefit for our families with mental health worries.”

We’re grateful to AMB for their practical and compassionate support, and for demonstrating their continued commitment to DFV awareness and support through tangible action.

On Wednesday 9 April, Barnardos delivered its first Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Corporate Workshop at Australian Mutual Bank (AMB) Head Office in Surry Hills.

The workshop included 15 AMB staff members that came together for a powerful and insightful session that was led by Gethin Cadwaladr (Program Manager) and Jan Smith (DFV Specialist Support Worker) from our DFV Program at Auburn Centre.

The workshop focused on equipping participants with the skills to recognise red flags, respond appropriately, and refer individuals to the right support.

A sincere thank you to all who took part in this powerful and practical training. Every conversation and every piece of knowledge shared takes us one step closer to a more informed and compassionate workplace.

Help get the Yurungai kids a new bus – and WIN a holiday!

Barnardos Australia’s Yurungai Learning Centre in Waterloo is a safe and nurturing space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children receive homework support, cultural education, life skills, and nutritious meals. For many of these kids, the Centre’s bus is the only way they can get there.
But the current bus is on its last legs — and they need our help to get a new one.

Enter the Yurungai Bus Raffle to support this amazing cause AND go in the draw to win a holiday package worth up to $1,200 thanks to Transport Life & Leisure

Key dates:

Raffle opens: 1st May 2025
Entries close: 30th June 2025 (5pm AEST)
Drawn: 2nd July 2025

Two lucky winners will choose from stunning destinations like Byron Bay, Port Macquarie, The Entrance, and more!

Enter the raffle here

Thank you for your support and good luck!

A mighty heartfelt thank you to our long-standing Corporate Partner, Australia Mutuals Foundation (AMF) for their incredible fundraising efforts at the recent Bunnings BBQ held at Bunnings Alexandria on Saturday 26 April!

The AMF team rallied together with great energy and enthusiasm, helping to make the day a sizzling success! Thanks to their hard work and dedication, over $4,600 was raised in support of the Yurungai Bus Appeal – a fantastic achievement that will make a real difference for the children and families that we support.

The Yurungai Bus plays a vital role in the success of the Yurungai Learning Centre, providing essential transport for children from local schools to the Centre each afternoon. For many families who are unable to manage school pick-ups, the bus ensures their children can access the Centre’s after-school care, education support, and nutritious meal in a safe and welcoming environment. To donate or learn more about this appeal, click here.

Donate to appeal

We are so grateful for AMF’s ongoing partnership, commitment, and passion for helping create brighter futures!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the National Art School on Thursday 20 March for the Barnardos Unbound Art Show! This event brought together over 170 guests for a memorable evening showcasing 43 unique art pieces all in support for children and young people facing homelessness.

Earlier in the day, children from the Bundaleer Community Centre had the opportunity to give a special preview of the exhibition. Attendees also experienced the premiere of a short film the children co-created with Ed U Play Illawarra. This was followed by a Q + A opportunity with the audience to the children.

Among the art viewing, we had Taylor Gleeson share a powerful story about two young people supported through Barnardos Streetwork program – her inspiring reflection on resilience, hope and transformation inspired the guests to bid generously to a worthy cause.

We’re so proud to share that the silent auction raised an incredible $60,000 – all of which will go directly towards our Streetwork program.

A special thank you and moment of appreciation to our newest Corporate Partner, The Giving Movement (TGM), for sponsoring the ‘VIP ticket experience’. Guests who purchased VIP tickets received a gift including a TGM Tote Bag, a $50 TGM voucher and exclusive early access to view the artwork before general admission. We are incredibly grateful for the generous support and partnership.

Thank you to all who made The Unbound Art Show a success – and we are looking forward to seeing you there next year!

A massive THANK YOU to all the incredible companies who took part in this year’s Barnardos Amazing Race!

On Thursday 22 May, we had 9 teams come together in Sydney and Brisbane and compete in the Amazing Race!
While the weather in Sydney was a bit damp, it definitely didn’t dampen the energy! We pivoted to our indoor version – The Barnardos Game Show – where Sydney teams went head-to-head in a series of high-energy mini games to take the win!

In a few weeks, we look forward to hosting our rescheduled Barnardos Amazing Race for our Canberra teams!

🏆 A huge congratulations to our winning teams:

Sydney: Team Wanderers from @PwC Australia

Brisbane: Scott, Jacqui and Cliff, @Project Partners

Your teamwork and determination were unmatched!

💜 A special thank you to Team Tailored Building for running the event with such energy and care!

💝 Last but not least, an enormous thank you to Barnardos Corporate Partner, The Giving Movement for generously sponsoring the winning prizes!

Thank you again to every company and participant who helped make the Barnardos Amazing Race a success. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! 💚