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Mentoring Men Volunteer Initiative

We are delighted to have entered into a partnership with Mentoring Men to engage male volunteers into our Volunteer Program for our young people. Mentoring Men is a fantastic local charity providing free long-term, one-on-one life mentoring programs Australia wide....
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?

Have you ever thought about becoming a Burdekin Foster Carer?

Being a Carer with The Burdekin Association is different from the traditional foster care programs. We are a community-based non-profit organisation offering foster care to young people in need. Fostering can be undertaken in many ways, in your own home...
Prof Brian Burdekin talks to Lifeline Northern Beaches Counsellors

Lifeline, Northern Beaches

Coordination between The Burdekin Association and Lifeline, Northern Beaches. On the evening of 29 April, in response to a request from the CEO of Lifeline in the Northern Beaches, our Patron, Professor Brian Burdekin AO, delivered a major address to...
Would you like to volunteer with The Burdekin Association

Our Volunteer Program

The Burdekin Volunteer Program was established in 2020 following numerous expressions of interest to volunteer with Burdekin. The purpose of the Burdekin Volunteer Program to date has been to: identify potential areas where we could benefit most from the work...
It is time for a National Strategy to end youth homelessness

Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2021

Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2021 takes place on Wednesday 21st April. The day aims to raise awareness and invite public discussion about youth homelessness so that we can develop sustainable and innovative solutions for not only supporting the needs of...