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Help us find solutions to youth homelessness!

Our corporate partners play a key role in changing young people's lives.

Our corporate partnerships create solutions that give young people safe homes and the support they need to live independently. Together, we can build stronger communities and make a real difference.

Want to know how we can work together? Contact us today at partnerships@burdekin.org.au

How corporate partnerships make a difference

Corporate partnerships enhance our ability to provide comprehensive support to young people. These collaborations bring invaluable resources, expertise, and opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible.

For instance, contributions from businesses like Bunnings and Taubmans Paint enable us to improve living conditions through donated materials and volunteer labour, creating safe and comfortable homes for our young people.

Corporate partnerships with organisations such as the Property Industry Foundation and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles help raise awareness of youth homelessness. This heightened visibility is crucial for garnering broader community support and understanding.

By joining forces with local businesses, Burdekin ensures that young people receive a robust network of support, empowering them to overcome challenges and build successful, independent futures.

Unite your organisation for the greater good

Partner with Burdekin.

Partnerships are a big deal to us. We welcome the opportunity to hear your ideas and opportunities. Our partnerships are personalised, and we will work with you to find the best solution for your business.

Partnering with us is an incredible way to unite your organisation in the pursuit of empowering young people, families and communities. We are a leading Australian Youth Services organisation and we need your help.

Partnership opportunities include:

Supporting a project or service through a corporate philanthropic partnership

Backing a project or service through a corporate philanthropic partnership creates lasting change.

Your partnership directly transforms the lives of the children and young people in our care.

Together, we can ensure every young person feels safe, has a home, and is empowered to reach their full potential.

This level of commitment to Burdekin drives real impact where it matters most.

Employee engagement, including corporate volunteering

Together, we can create tailored opportunities that inspire and empower your employees to give back to the community while aligning with Burdekin’s vital services. These rewarding experiences can include hands-on volunteering in Sydney and impactful community fundraising.

Give your teams a transformational experience while they make a difference in the lives of our young people.

Workplace (payroll) giving

Workplace giving or payroll giving is a fantastic opportunity for organisations to engage employees in small acts for a greater cause. Workplace giving allows employees to financially support charities by making tax-deductible donations.

Employees today want to make a difference in their community, workplace and environment. They understand the importance of global citizenship and prefer to work for organisations with good ethical values and a corporate responsibility strategy.

Most businesses will match employee donations one-to-one or even two-to-one, fostering a culture of empathy, responsibility and collaboration.

In-kind donations of products, goods or services

Donations in-kind refers to the donations of goods or services besides cash. In-kind donations of goods and services could include:

Equipment and materials
Gift cards
Food parcels
Educational materials
Recreation activities
Set-up packs for young people who are living independently
Clothing vouchers
Fire safety equipment
Renovation supplies
Furniture and whiteware
Professional services
consulting
Advice and expertise

Find out more about donations in-kind.

Community fundraising

Corporate partnerships can include some or just one of the above opportunities. Please contact us to discuss how we can work together for our mutual benefit... partnerships@burdekin.org.au

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Corporate partnerships offer many benefits!

A partnership with Burdekin will help your business to:

Build brand awareness and loyalty, enhancing your reputation with employees, clients, shareholders and community.
Reach new audiences and drive sales.
Achieve your corporate social responsibility goals.
Build employee engagement programs, with professional development opportunities and placements for your employees.
Authentically support collaborative programs with Indigenous Australians.
Establish a meaningful payroll giving program.

Why partner with us?

Burdekin is part of a vibrant human services sector that constructively works together to address the needs of vulnerable children and young people.

6 reasons why Burdekin is an ideal partner.

We have extensive experience in managing corporate partnerships.
We have a broad range of industry-leading solutions covering the spectrum of youth homelessness and Out-of-home Care.
We are trusted as a service provider of choice, especially for unconventional cases.
We are independent and not-for-profit, with full industry accreditations.
We are well connected within the wider industry of youth support, ensuring young people have access to wrap-around support.
We have demonstrated responsive community engagement and action.

Are you looking for a partnership that has impact?

Send us an email!

Sleepsafe – Streetsmart Australia
Orsi Architecture Studio
Beach2Beach Fun Run
Sydney North Health Network
Georges River Council
Balgowlah RSL Club
Forestville RSL Club
Oxford Falls Grammar School
Fleet Partners
Local Community Services Association
Energize Gym
Hillsong Church
St Anthonys in the Field Church
Curamoir Health Care Recruitment

Canada Bay Council
Blackmores
Share the Dignity
Home Sweet Link Wentworth Fundraiser
Addi Road Community Centre
WayAhead Mental Health Association
Manly Leagues Club
Northern Beaches Council
NSW Office of Responsible Gambling
Op for Change
Northern Beaches Annual Business Breakfast
Long Reef Golf Club
Taubmans Paint, and many others.

Your organisation may be able to offer a unique product or service that will support our work, raise awareness of Burdekin and positively change the lives of young people.

Case studies

Here are three examples of great organisations that support us in our endeavours to empower young lives.

Property Industry Foundation

King Living

Bunnings

Our impact

Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation that works with young people and their families in the community to prevent youth homelessness, provide safe housing and support wellbeing.

We provide a continuum of care for young people and their families through an integrated approach to intervention, support and housing. Burdekin brings nearly 40 years of proven experience in working with young people and empowering them to move forward within their community and culture.

Life has often dealt the young people in our care an incredibly unfair hand, through no choice or fault of their own. We see their strength, resilience, determination, pain and fight every day as they navigate life, mature and grow up.

Each night 127 children and young people aged 7-12 were accommodated and cared for in homes that Burdekin provides during the 2023/24 financial year.

Hundreds more children and young people are supported in the community. This support addresses the risk factors that can lead to homelessness, such as educational disengagement, health and mental health matters, trauma, poverty and family breakdown.

Approximately one quarter of young people that Burdekin supports are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. By embracing and contributing to reconciliation, we will enhance the support we provide in a culturally appropriate way.