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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! 💚

On the 26th of April, Australian Mutuals Foundation hosted a Bunnings BBQ held at Bunnings Alexandria to raise funds for a bus to ensure children’s safe journey to the Yurungai Learning Centre.

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 we support.

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

You can learn more about the campaign, see the progress towards our $120,000 target or donate here: https://donate.barnardos.org.au/donate-now/yurungai-bus/ 

Barnardos have been successful in receiving a $25,000 community grant from Yancoal, Moolarben Coal mine based in Mudgee.

The funds will be used for brokerage costs such as; emergency accommodation, identification records, health assessments and other household costs to support the DV specialist role in Mudgee.

Yancoal held a morning tea/presentation event in Mudgee on the 3^rd March – photo above

From Left To Right:
Brian Wesley, (Yancoal) Paul Duncan,(Yancoal) Mark Hoare, (Barnardos)  Gina Johnson, (Barnardos) Ainslee Halls, (Barnardos) Tim Oliphant (Yancoal)

We are excited to announce that Barnardos has partnered with The Giving Movement for 2025!

Born in the UAE, The Giving Movement (TGM) is a dynamic, sustainable fashion brand blending streetwear and athleisure. At the end of 2024, they launched their online store to Australia, marking an exciting milestone for them, with plans for physical retail stores in 2025. As part of their $40K partnership agreement for 2025, TGM has already generously donated $10K towards the Family and Domestic Violence campaign. Additionally, they will be donating $4 from every item sold in their Australian stores to support Barnardos’ work in breaking the cycle of disadvantage for children, young people and families, and to create safe, stable homes.

To kick off the 2025 school year, The Giving Movement generously gave back to the Barnardos children by donating Back-to-School kits, which included Smiggle backpacks with matching lunch boxes, water bottles, stationery and notebooks! The TGM team kindly visited both the Yurungai Learning Centre and Auburn Centre to personally hand the bags to the children – click here to watch the video. This was incredibly beneficial for the parents/guardians/carers of the children as it relieved the financial burden that returning-to-school supplies can create.

In addition, the TGM team participated in their first working bee at the Bundaleer Working Bee Day in January, helping to refresh the centre for the families, children and young people who rely on it. The day’s activities included painting, gardening, organising toys and assembling furniture.

We are thrilled to be collaborating with such a generous brand who is also passionate about making a positive impact!