Our centres
They have nowhere else to turn
You can help families escaping domestic violence, just like Georgie’s*, to find safety
and the support they need to get back on their feet.
In Australia, one child dies every two weeks as a result of abuse and neglect.
This is one too many. Children who are suffering from, or who are at risk of abuse and neglect face many challenges in their young lives. They have often been pushed to the edges of society, and their voices are all too rarely heard.
It’s not their fault...
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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
45,000
Children are unable to live
with their parents due to
abuse and neglect.
1
Child dies
every two weeks
from abuse and neglect.
1,200
Daily reports of child
abuse and neglect.
17,845
Children experiencing
homelessness are under
the age of 12.
774,000
Or 1 in 6 children live in poverty.
418,000
Women experience domestic violence with children witnessing
the violence.
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.
Every donation makes a difference
200
352 volunteers spread the love
through our corporate engagement program to assist our centres and support programs
through our corporate engagement program to assist our centres and support programs
13500
Last year we helped 13,654 children,
young people and their families
young people and their families
65
%
97% of parents who completed
Barnardos parenting programs felt more confident in meeting their child’s needs
Barnardos parenting programs felt more confident in meeting their child’s needs
