Northern Beaches

Staff from Stockland and ReLove assisted with the renovation and refurbishment of the property in Manly

Manly residence refurbished and reinvigorated!

January 3, 2024
We have some exciting news! Our residence in Manly was recently refurbished to welcome three new young people, after five months of hard work on the property.  In collaboration with three volunteers from ReLove and four volunteers from Stockland volunteering on their Social...
The Burdekin Association youth homelessness services

Causes of youth homelessness – family breakdown

June 6, 2023
Family breakdown is one of the leading causes of youth homelessness in Australia today. According to AIHW, in 2020–21, around 41,700 people aged 15–24 presented alone to SHS agencies, accounting for 15% of all SHS clients. The main reasons these...
Burdekin youth support services

Celebrating our Volunteers

May 23, 2023
Our Volunteer Program was launched in 2020 during National Volunteer Week and every year since, we celebrate our volunteers and their contribution to the organisation with a nice meal, warm words and certificates of appreciation. Check out the photos below,...
Youth Homelessness and Family Support Services

Demand for our services continues to grow

February 21, 2023
The Burdekin Association exists to support young people towards a better-quality life. Many of us have found ourselves in this job because we love the idea of helping others and advocating for our most vulnerable people in society. We have...
Home Sweet 2023

Home Sweet 2023 update!

February 20, 2023
The countdown to Home Sweet 2023 has officially begun, on 17 March we will return to the waterfront of Freshwater where community will unite for a sleepover to raise funds for and awareness of homelessness. The event is also about...