Fundraising

Youth homelessness was the topic of discussion by Justene Gordon and Alice at The Chappell Foundation Dinner.

A night of hope and generosity: The Chappell Foundation Fundraising Dinner

May 7, 2025
More than 122,000 people were estimated to be experiencing homelessness in Australia on Census night in 2021, with nearly a quarter (23%) aged from 12 to 24 years. On a special evening last week, hundreds of people gathered to help...
Community Partner of Burdekin's -the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Community Partner – Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

April 11, 2025
Burdekin is very proud that the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have been a community partner of Burdekin's since 2018. Together, we’ve created opportunities that inspire connection, foster inclusion, and strengthen community spirit, while raising awareness around the important issue of youth...
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Wills, bequests and legacies

January 4, 2025
This month we want to talk about wills, gifts and legacies with you. The first few months of the year typically are full of optimism and New Year’s resolutions, a time when many tidy up their financial affairs to put...
Christmas gift card

10 reasons to fulfil a young person’s Christmas wish

December 11, 2024
The children and young people that Burdekin works with need us to meet not only their basic needs, but to create memories of normal experiences of childhood that we all take for granted.   Like the simple joys of a Christmas,...
A girl receiving a Christmas present.

Christmas Appeal 2024

December 8, 2024
During the festive season, we launch our Christmas Appeal for annual donations for our children and young people. Christmas can be a challenging time with its huge emphasis on the family unit. This can have an unintended side effect on...