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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...
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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...
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...
Better Homes and Gardens support Burdekin youth

Better Homes and Gardens backyard transformation

December 14, 2022
We are delighted to share with you, a recent project undertaken by Better Homes and Gardens on the behalf of our young people. The garden before Recently, the team undertook a garden transformation project at one of our properties in...