Our centres
Poverty hits children the hardest
A tax time gift before June 30 can help fund a range of programs and services to support families in crisis until they regain stability. Your generosity can be the turning point for a family like Kiya's.
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...
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.
Issues facing children in Australia
45,400
1
1,300
62,000
761,000
418,000
Your donation matters
Health
Education
Support
Safety
Every donation makes a difference
1,880 young people were
supported through our
youth programs
Last year we helped
14,494 children, young people
and families
878 parents and carers
successfully completed
parenting programs
Easy ways to donate
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.
