Trusts and foundations - Barnardos Australia

Join us in creating a brighter future for vulnerable Australian children.

Barnardos connects vulnerable children to vital services to recover and thrive. When children receive the right support, we know they can reach their full potential. Our partnerships with trusts and foundations help give children a voice and deliver impactful services.

We invite you to join us in developing shared opportunities that meet your priorities and contribute in a meaningful way. Explore the many programs through which we support and empower children, youth and families.

Making a difference together

Standing up for the hidden victims

Nielsen Foundation

Public awareness around domestic and family violence (DFV) in Australia has increased but child victims remain ignored in the public conversation. The fact is the majority of DFV victims are children and the impact is long-lasting. Learn more about our DFV advocacy.

Since 2020, the Neilsen Foundation have provided a generous annual grant to support more than 250 families experiencing DFV. This support provides emergency housing for those escaping domestic violence, essential items and access to counselling.

You are true champions for children and we greatly value your support.

Compassion in a crisis

James N. Kirby Foundation

The James N. Kirby Foundation have generously supported Barnardos Australia since 1989, gifting over $524,000 towards programs and services. This has had a significant impact to the lives of many vulnerable Australians.

In October 2020, their $50,000 donation provided much-needed support to children, young people and parents affected by domestic and family violence, caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis.

We extend our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support over the past 30 years.

Turning lives around

John Barnes Foundation

Since 2012, our Beyond Barbed Wire program in regional NSW has been supporting women during their incarceration and post-release.

A media story in May 2018 caught the attention of philanthropist John Barnes who decided to fund our program for $75,000. This supplemented the small amount of existing government funding, allowing consolidation and expansion in order to reach more mothers and create a safe future for their children.

We are so grateful to have such amazing support.

Providing permanency and a
sense of identity

Andrew Pratten Charitable Trust

Barnardos Out-of-Home Care offers open adoption
for children while preserving connections with their
birth families.

The Andrew Pratten Charitable Trust’s multi-year commitment to helping children live better lives supports between 20-25 adoption cases annually.

We are grateful to Trust which provides adoption opportunities to Australia’s most vulnerable children – so they can have the chance to achieve their brightest future.

Empowering children to thrive

Jemena Community Grants Program

Since 2023, Jemena has proudly supported Barnardos Australia through their Community Grants Program.

In 2024, their funding strengthened our Yalmambirra Learning Centre in Wellington, NSW — a safe and nurturing space for 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 5–13.

The Centre provides learning support, nutritious meals, and cultural activities that build confidence and community connection. Jemena’s partnership helped meet growing demand and supported children to attend school and thrive.

We are deeply grateful for Jemena’s continued commitment to creating brighter futures for Indigenous children.

Supporting women’s safety

DOOLEYS Lidcombe Catholic Club

For over 18 years, Barnardos Australia has been proud to partner with DOOLEYS to support vulnerable families across the Cumberland LGA. Most recently, DOOLEYS funded our Domestic and Family Violence Support: Preventing Tech and Financial Abuse program.

This initiative delivered workshops to women experiencing coercive control through technology and financial manipulation. Over 30 women participated, gaining
access to further counselling, parenting support, and specialist DFV services.

We are truly grateful for DOOLEYS’ enduring partnership and commitment to protecting women and children from violence and helping families rebuild their futures