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What an incredible 24 hours for The Big Give!

Together, we raised nearly $130,000!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, shared our campaign, encouraged others to get involved or simply stood alongside us. Every contribution helped make a difference for children and families.

A very special thank you to our incredible Big Givers who helped make every donation go even further on the day:

• Mitsubishi Electric Australia
• Scott & Broad Pty Ltd
• Blue Group Projects
• Dad Certified

And it wasn’t just our supporters getting involved! Our team at Barnardos Head Office embraced The Big Give with plenty of fun, friendly challenges throughout the day – bringing our team together while helping raise funds for an important cause.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make The Big Give such a success. This is what we can achieve when we come together.

Long-time champions for children, AMF-Cufa, have extended their generosity to children and young people across NSW, renewing their partnership with Barnardos Australia (Barnardos), as well donating a new bus to facilitate transport to Barnardos programs.

Representatives of AMF-CUFA joined Barnardos team members and families at the Sydney Metro Child and Family Hub in Marrickville on Wednesday 22 July 2026 to celebrate their enduring partnership and launch the new bus.

AMF-CUFA has partnered with Barnardos since 2017 to keep children and young people safe and supported through targeting youth homelessness prevention, education and social support for primary schoolers. They have also supported mothers released from the criminal justice system to reconnect with their children and rebuild their families.

‘Across the last nine years, there are thousands of children, young people and families who are connected to family and thriving in their communities thanks to this partnership. What’s most satisfying, beyond the strong outcomes, is the shared values and commitment that AMF-CUFA bring to this partnership,’ said Barnardos CEO Dr Kate Alexander.

‘As we know from our international work, effective community development meets people where they are. This reflects the Barnardos approach in Australia: a Food Hub that says you matter; a BBQ schedule that says we’ll be here next week; bus transport that says we come to you; and a program that helps incarcerated mums get back to their children,’ said Darian Clark, AMF-Cufa CEO.

AMF-Cufa will build on their legacy for children and families in the 2027 financial year through supporting three vital community programs in Sydney, Central West NSW and the Illawarra region:

– In Warrawong’s Bundaleer Housing Estate, children and families will continue to have access to after-school and breakfast programs that support education, nutrition and child safety — building on over two decades of trusted community relationships.

– In South-Western Sydney, Sydney Youth Services will continue to draw on 30+ years experience to support young people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and substance abuse, helping them build life skills and confidence on their path to independence.

– In Wellington, Central West NSW, Barnardos Yalmambirra Learning Centre will provide safe transport for children to access to homework support, cultural learning and holiday activities that school attendance and educational outcomes.

We are incredibly grateful to AMF-Cufa whose partnership demonstrates the transformative role businesses can play in supporting children and strengthening communities. Our partnership is truly creating lasting change in lives of children and young people, leading to more hopeful futures.

Our recent Barnardos Trek brought together an extraordinary group of supporters who pushed themselves physically and mentally to raise funds for children in crisis.

The landscapes were breathtaking — but the real beauty was in the solidarity, teamwork and purpose behind every step.

If your organisation is looking for a team‑building experience we want to hear from you.

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In May, Eighty8 Fitness joined forces with Barnardos Canberra to raise awareness for youth homelessness through their amazing initiative called, NightShift.

The team at Eighty8 Fitness identified a group of people who were shift workers or first responders who typically exercise at odd hours. They decided to put this incredible runner’s group together called NightShift, where anyone can join in and run, walk, or cycle a loop of 5-7km. The intention is to bring people together, exercise in a group, and bring that sense of community together.

This round, Eighty8 Fitness partnered with Barnardos Canberra through its NightShift initiative to raise awareness of youth homelessness and mental health, demonstrating how businesses and community organisations can work together to create meaningful impact.

Watch the video below to hear from Sophie from the NightShift team and Pat from Barnardos Canberra about the importance of connection, community, and supporting young people to build on their strengths.

Your support as a matched funding partner creates immediate and measurable impact:

• Your matched funds unlock double the support for children experiencing violence, poverty, and homelessness.
• You help make invisible children visible.
• You demonstrate a clear, public commitment to child protection.
• You directly fuel prevention and early-intervention programs that help change lives.

Engage your people

Your colleagues can be part of the movement. We can offer:

• A domestic and family violence educational workshop delivered by a Barnardos specialist
• A Lunch & Learn on our programs
• Employee fundraising and team challenges
• Brand visibility across digital, social and campaign assets

Your partnership does not just fund programs, it sends a message that children’s safety is non‑negotiable. Every child deserves to feel safe and cared for. Download the flyer below for more information.

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Raising children is challenging enough, but when you add poverty, homelessness, family violence, and mental illness families can fall apart. Sadly, it is often the children who suffer the most.