youth homelessness
New Mural at our Marrickville Office!
There’s something new and powerful making a statement at Burdekin's Marrickville office. The front wall at 99 Chapel Street is now home to a stunning mural that captures the heart of Burdekin’s reason for being - Empowering Young Lives. A...
Why giving back matters
If you’re reading this, you are most likely someone who already knows why giving back matters and you most likely share our concern about social issues, including youth homelessness, and may want to do something about it. It is easy...
‘Meanwhile Use’ a stepping stone for young people
Burdekin is excited to report that three young people on our housing waitlist have been accommodated recently in a ‘Meanwhile Use’ property in Narrabeen. ‘Meanwhile Use’ is a concept of activating vacant or underused buildings to meet social or community needs....
A night of hope and generosity: The Chappell Foundation Fundraising Dinner
More than 122,000 people were estimated to be experiencing homelessness in Australia on Census night in 2021, with nearly a quarter (23%) aged from 12 to 24 years. On a special evening last week, hundreds of people gathered to help...
Community Partner – Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Burdekin is very proud that the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have been a community partner of Burdekin's since 2018. Together, we’ve created opportunities that inspire connection, foster inclusion, and strengthen community spirit, while raising awareness around the important issue of youth...