young people

Young people in need of homes

Reasons to consider Foster Care

May 10, 2022
Right here, in Sydney, there are children and young people in need of a safe and stable home. A home could be provided by one person, two people or any existing family unit. Whether the home mimics a traditional family,...
DY Project is an initiative driven by Burdekin Youth Services - Focusing on Young People and Gaming

Forum for Parents on Gaming

May 6, 2022
Please join us for a face-to-face forum for parents on gaming. The forum aims to provide education about your child's screen time and tools to deal with it. When: Wednesday 25th May from 6:00pm - 8:pm Address: Northern Beaches Secondary...
PIF 30 Day Fitness Challenge

Get Fit for Homeless Youth – 30 day fitness challenge

April 29, 2022
We have joined the fundraising efforts of the Property Industry Association (PIF) to fight youth homelessness with a 30 day fitness challenge which aims to raise $250,000 - will you support us? Check out who of the Burdekin team has...
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CREATE Case Worker Award Winner for NSW

April 27, 2022
We have amazing news! Burdekin's own Narelle Young has won the inaugural CREATE Case Worker Award! Narelle was nominated by one of the young people she supports. The CREATE award selects just one winner per state. We are very proud...
Alleviating youth homelessness in the community

New home in the making

April 14, 2022
An exciting new property renovation is on the way to being a new home for our young people. The Property Industry Foundation (PIF), SMLXL Projects and Bridge Housing have teamed up with us in support of our Youth Housing Program...