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Your gift can change a
child's future

Your gift this tax-time can help ensure children receive more than safety, giving them the support they need to rebuild
and recover.

Make your tax gift today

In Australia, one in 6 children are growing up in poverty.

When children don’t get the support they need early on, it can affect everything—from their health and confidence to how they learn and connect with others. As they grow, those early challenges can make school harder, friendships more distant, and self-belief harder to hold onto. These challenges often carry into adulthood, limiting job opportunities and increasing the risk of long-term health problems.

It’s not their fault...

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Watch Jordan's heartbreaking story

A lot of the children that come into the care of Barnardos have suffered severe trauma, neglect, emotional and physical abuse and exploitation. With our help, these children are given a second chance at a happy, safe childhood.

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Issues facing children in Australia

45,400

Children are unable to live with their parents due to abuse and neglect.

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Child dies every two weeks from abuse and neglect.

1,300

Daily reports of child abuse and neglect.

62,000

Children aged 0 - 14 receive specialist homelessness services in a year.

761,000

Or 1 in 6 children live in poverty.

418,000

Women experience domestic violence with children witnessing the violence.
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Your donation matters

Health

Dental work, glasses, nutritional support or speech therapy for children in our care.

Education

Academic support for children at school and at home who have fallen behind so that they can get back on track with their education.

Support

Counselling and specialist therapy for children who have experienced trauma to help them overcome their past and understand that it is not their fault.

Safety

Intensive support for families struggling with poverty, homelessness and mental health issues and to prevent abuse and neglect from reoccurring.
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Every donation makes a difference

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1,1180 children and young people received the care and support they needed last year

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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

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Easy ways to donate

Give a recurring gift

By giving a recurring gift you'll become a Barnardos Buddy, your ongoing gift will give vulnerable Australian kids the chance at a brighter future

Fundraise for Barnardos

Every dollar that you raise is helping us reach our vision to help vulnerable children thrive again.

Make a donation

Your support will make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable Australian children

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Our latest appeals

Kiya's* story

Struggling single mum Michelle was doing her best to give her seven-year-old daughter Kiya a brighter future. Without stable employment, she often skipped meals, sacrificed essentials like medicine, and had no choice but to send Kiya to school hungry.

You can be us be there for more children like Kiya.

Daisy's* story

Baby Daisy grew up surrounded by neglect, pain, and suffering, much like her mother, Leila*. In her own childhood, Leila endured domestic and family violence, leaving lasting scars.

You can help innocent young victims of abuse grow up in safety and have the best chance for a brighter future.

Max's* story

At age 2, Max was bashed so severely his thigh bone shattered. He needed surgery and therapy to learn how to walk again.

We need your support to continue our life-saving services for abused and neglected children like Max.

Get in touch

WHAT WE SEE

We see beyond the sleepover in cars and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a parent and their child have nowhere safe to stay and are
currently waiting for refuge accommodation.

We see beyond the sleepover in cars
and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a
parent and their child have nowhere
safe to stay and are currently waiting
for refuge accommodation.

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay. At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique needs and provide tailored support for each family member.   

Safe accommodation

Support with transitional accommodation

Safety Planning

Providing safety planning
so that families can leave violence for good

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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood. Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to help them recover and thrive. 

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and
children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay.
At Barnardos, we work closely with children to
identify their unique
needs and provide tailored support
for each family member
.  
 


Support with transitional accommodation

Providing safety planning so that families can leave violence for good

Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood.
Our caseworkers
recognise the importance of specialist support to
help them recover and thrive.
 

You can help too! A simple gift today can support a child who has experienced
domestic and family violence to recover and heal
.