Foster Carers

Young people in need of homes

Reasons to consider Foster Care

Right here, in Sydney, there are children and young people in need of a safe and stable home. A home could be provided by one person, two people or any existing family unit. Whether the home mimics a traditional family,...
Community events with Burdekin

United We Shine – Mardi Gras Fair

The Mardi Gras Fair was amazing. Thank you for taking the time to come to our stall and ask about our work. We appreciate it. There was an incredible turnout to Victoria Park with organisers estimating about 35,000 visitors. United...
Meet our Burdekin Foster Carers

Mardi Gras Fair

We will have a stall at the Mardi Gras Fair this year and we are looking forward to connecting with as many of you as possible! This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a large community event. Our...
How to foster in NSW

Meet our Burdekin Foster Carer Team

Monthly information sessions and local pop up events Each month, our team hold information sessions about being a Burdekin Foster Carer. At the session we will take interested potential carers through all the information and answer questions. Please register your...
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?

Have you ever thought about becoming a Burdekin Foster Carer?

Being a Carer with The Burdekin Association is different from the traditional foster care programs. We are a community-based non-profit organisation with lots of different housing options, including a rent-free home for you and the child, generous carer allowance, ongoing...