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Reconciliation Week 2025 Artwork by Shannon Smith

Reconciliation Week 2025: Bridging Now to Next.

The story behind the art by Shannon Smith:

I love painting and it comes naturally to me, it runs through the family. When the opportunity come up for NRW 2025, I instantly went with it and painted a story of what my interpretation of Reconciliation 2025: Bridging Now to Next.

“My interpretation of honouring the past, walking a path of reconciliation, nurturing a beautiful country where every voice is recognised and celebrated because everyone matters. This contemporary acrylic painting is not just a painting, it is a story of resilience and interconnectedness, a bridge toward a more promising bright future!”

During Reconciliation Week 2025, all Barnardos email signatured will be changed to display Shannon’s gorgeous artwork!

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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.

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