Why donate to children in need?

Your gift this Christmas helps kids like Willow* who are experiencing violence, receive the services and support they need to keep them safe.

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...

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

46,200

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

1

Child dies every two weeks from abuse and neglect.

1,400

Daily reports of child abuse and neglect.

17,646

Children experiencing homelessness are under the age of 12.

761,000

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

1500

1,713 young people were
supported through our
youth programs

14083

Last year we helped
15,209 children, young people
and families

700

988 parents and carers
successfully completed
parenting programs

Easy ways to donate

Give monthly

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

GIVE MONTHLY

Fundraise for Barnardos

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

FUNDRAISE NOW

Make a donation

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

DONATE NOW

Our latest appeals

**Willow's* story**

Last Christmas Willow* didn’t get to open any presents. Instead they were hiding under the house while their mum was being badly beaten.

Read more of Willow’s story and how you can protect children from the harms of domestic and family violence this Christmas.

READ WILLOW'S STORY

**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.

LEARN MORE

**Lily's* story**

In their short lives, Jasmine* 10 and her seven year old sister, Lily*, have known little of love, comfort or care. They have only known hunger, violence and abuse.

You can be a champion for children like Lily and help protect them from the horrors of abuse and neglect.

HELP PROTECT A CHILD

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Barnardos Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We acknowledge Elders past and present, and acknowledge the children because they are our future. We acknowledge that this land was and always will be Aboriginal land.

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