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Justene Gordon, Graham Bargwanna and Emelia Weaver of The Burdekin Association at the 2023 Annual Northern Beaches Breakfast Fundraiser

Community Matters

December 10, 2023
We are always saying how much our community matters to us, especially at Christmas - because we mean it. The Burdekin Association can honestly do so much, because of you. We'd like to shout out a big thank you to...
Stanmore House, a property to be renovated using the FutureSteps grant program.

We’ve been awarded a FutureSteps Grant!

October 11, 2023
The Burdekin Association is excited to reveal that we are the recipient of a FutureSteps Grant of $89,000 to be spent on renovating one of the houses we manage for young people transitioning from out of home care to semi-independent living...
Marrickville selfie 4 (1200 × 500 px) (1200 × 300 px)

On the move!

August 23, 2023
We're excited to report that The Burdekin Association has officially moved its Inner West team into our new premises in Marrickville! The new spaces bring opportunities for children, young people and our team of staff to connect, create (especially in...
The Burdekin Association, Newsletter Image, Homelessness

What to do? Homelessness Conference offers solutions

August 3, 2023
Did you know? The number of young Australians identified as homeless increased by 2,500 to 46,000 between 2016 and 2021 (Australian Census data).  This was a key finding of the National Children and Youth Homelessness Conference that was held late...
Home Stretch Make it 21

Home Stretch Make it 21 Campaign Update

June 22, 2023
The Home Stretch advocacy began in 2016 when 160 organisations joined forces to lobby for significant reforms for young people in out-of-home care. At the end of 2022 the NSW government announced universal extended care to 21 years for young...