At Burdekin, our purpose has always been clear: to empower young lives. To see young lives lived to their full potential.
With our brand refresh and an upgraded web site, we aim to inject a new sense of freshness, modernity, and energy into Burdekin, ensuring our identity resonates deeply with those who care about the future of young people in Australia.
The Essence of our Brand
Our brand refresh is more than just about a logo or a tagline – it’s a reflection of who we are. It’s informed by our values and ambition, rooted in our culture and designed to connect with individuals and communities passionate about supporting young people.
Through our brand refresh, we aim to communicate our staunch dedication to preventing youth homelessness and promoting wellbeing.
Our new logo
Our new favicon
Our young people and staff
At Burdekin, we put a call out to the young people we work with, as well as our staff, to take part in a special photo and video shoot for our web site upgrade. The young people were eager to share their stories, reflecting on how Burdekin has helped turn their lives around. The result is a collection of powerful, authentic images and videos featuring real people—not stock photos—highlighting the impact of our work. Their courage and willingness to be part of this project is a testament to the life-changing support Burdekin provides.
Change of name and entity
As part of our brand refresh, Burdekin has become simply Burdekin. Our organisation is now structured as a company limited by guarantee – a common framework for not-for-profit organisations in Australia. This structure allows us to focus on our purpose, ensuring that all our resources are directed towards empowering young lives and supporting our community.
Who we are
Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation focused on working with young people and their families to prevent homelessness, provide safe housing, and support overall wellbeing. We’ve spent almost 40 years committed to this cause. Our work is driven by a deep commitment to empowering young lives, ensuring they have the opportunity to live to their full potential.
Our ‘why’
At the core of our purpose is the desire to empower young lives. We believe that every young person deserves the chance to thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
How we achieve our goals
We champion the young person. With determination and creativity, we develop solutions to ensure they have a safe home and improved wellbeing in their communities. Our approach includes a continuum of care for young people and their families.
Our services
The services we offer reflect our holistic approach to supporting young people and their families:
- Prevention Programs: Practical and therapeutic support for at-risk young people and their families.
- Outreach Services: Initiatives like the Beaches Youth Hub, which provide crucial support within the community.
- Youth Housing: Safe and secure housing options for young people in need.
- Out of Home Care: Comprehensive care services for young people unable to live at home.
- Individualised Case Management and Support: Tailored support plans designed to meet the unique needs of each young person.
- Tailored support towards independence: Empowering young people with the skills and resources they need to transition to independent living.
- Opportunities to volunteer: Engaging the community through volunteer opportunities and avenues for giving back.
- Opportunities to donate: Corporate giving of products, services or time; in-kind donations; corporate volunteering or direct donations. Donations directly support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing them with safe housing, access to education, and essential support to build a brighter future.
Our purpose fulfilled
At the heart of Burdekin’s purpose are the profound emotional benefits experienced by the young people we help, the referring services, and our dedicated team.
We foster a sense of empowerment, ensuring every individual feels seen and heard. By providing essential housing support and services, we create a sense of safety and build trust in our ability to care and deliver.
Our work instills hope for a brighter future, and we inspire others—both within our internal teams and our volunteers, donors and community stakeholders —to support and make a difference. Witnessing the positive outcomes of our efforts leaves us feeling fulfilled, and we cultivate goodwill within the local community, strengthening the bonds that make our collective purpose possible.
The journey ahead
As we embrace this brand refresh, we remain committed to our core purpose while also looking to new opportunities for growth and impact.
Our refreshed brand serves as a visual and philosophical representation of our renewed energy and dedication to the cause. It’s a signal to our community, partners, and the young people we work with that Burdekin is evolving to better meet their needs.
Join us
We invite you to join us on this journey. Whether through volunteering, donating, becoming a Foster Carer or simply spreading the word, your support is invaluable. Together, we can continue to empower young lives, ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to live to their full potential.
Thank you for being a part of the Burdekin community. With your help, we will continue to make a difference in the lives of young people across Northern Sydney and Sydney’s Inner West.
Find out more about Burdekin and what we do here.
