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Mentoring Men Volunteer Initiative

October 20, 2021
We are delighted to have entered into a partnership with Mentoring Men to engage male volunteers into our Volunteer Program for our young people. Mentoring Men is a fantastic local charity providing free long-term, one-on-one life mentoring programs Australia wide....
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?

Have you ever thought about becoming a Burdekin Foster Carer?

October 10, 2021
Being a Carer with The Burdekin Association is different from the traditional foster care programs. We are a community-based non-profit organisation offering foster care to young people in need. Fostering can be undertaken in many ways, in your own home...
There are strong links between mental illness and homelessness

October is Mental Health Month

October 1, 2021
Mental Health and Resilience go Hand in Hand We compiled a list of tips for managing physical and mental health for times when we may need to restrict our movements or self-isolate. Tips like staying connected, keeping a routine, moving...
Keep busy with these resources during lockdown

Resources – things to do in self-isolation

September 7, 2021
This resources list, is part of our stay healthy and well during Covid-19 series. You can view the other posts in the series here: Sleep - Our Best Kept Health Secret Covid-19 Health, Safety and Well-being Resources Tips for Staying...
Keeping up routines and creating better habits during Covid

Sleep – our best kept health secret

September 1, 2021
This article about sleep, is part of our stay healthy and well during Covid-19 series. You can view the other posts in the series here: Covid-19 Health, Safety and Well-being Resources Tips for Staying Healthy and Well Resources - Things...