In their own words

Youth accommodation services

CJ

July 19, 2021
CJ is a 20-year-old young man, who first came to Burdekin when he was 14.  CJ spoke at The Chappel Foundation’s fundraiser in July 2021. He spoke openly about his journey and the amazing support he has since received from...
Northern Beaches youth accommodation

Simon

July 18, 2021
Simon is now in his forties, living in Sydney with his family, he has a nice home and a good job. This story shows what a huge difference can be made to the direction of a young person’s life with...
Out of home care young people

Lanai

July 18, 2021
I’m an orphan. My Mum died by suicide when I was seven and my Dad had a heart attack when I was 16. Thankfully, I wasn’t living with either of them at the time. I was removed from my mother’s...
Out of home care Inner West and Northern Beaches

Anna

July 18, 2021
Hello everyone. I am Anna. My teenage years were years full of stability, safety, security and a nurturing environment. I remained at the same school, completed my HSC, travelled to Lismore for University and completed a double degree, all with...
Northern Beaches and Inner West youth residential services

Jesse Wilcox

July 18, 2021
Home Is Home is a way of feeling.  Home is a way of feeling less alone, even if there’s no-one there but you. They say a man’s house is his castle.  After you’ve been homeless, you thank Heaven for every...