Burdekin

💛 A huge thank you to Lendlease for their generous FutureSteps Grant 🙏 that helped Burdekin to make essential improvements to one of our out-of-home care properties 🏡. 🚿 Waterproofing & retiling a bathroom, upgrading a kitchenette & upgrading windows on the ground floor. 🙏

Today's young Aussies are different to previous generations – they have grown up with globalisation, climate change 🔥, social media 📱and now AI 🤖.If you know a young person who's in need of a confidential chat or counselling 📞 0487 936 875, 📍 59 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon.

Would you like to join a free music residency 🎶 for queer and trans teens? 🌈 📅 When: October 7-9 📍 Where: Brand X Creative Studios 🎭 👥 Who: LGBTQIA+SB identifying teens (15-19) 💻 How: Apply via transmedium.org/thequeerstudio

💛 A huge thank you to Lendlease for their generous grant that helped us to make essential improvements to one of our out-of-home care properties: 🚿 Repairing the upstairs bathroom 🚻 Restoring the downstairs bathroom 🛠️ Replacing flooring 🎨 Freshening up the downstairs area.

We are proud to announce 🎉 that Burdekin's Reconciliation Action Plan 🖤💛❤️ has progressed to the 'Innovate' stage internally among Burdekin staff! 🖤💛❤️. What a way to go! Find out more: burdekin.org.au/reconciliation…

Did you know? 🤔 Burdekin's Aboriginal Mentors have conducted cultural needs assessments 📋 for almost all the Aboriginal young people in our care. One-on-one mentoring support occurs 🤝, focusing on building identity 🌿, cultural pride ✊, and confidence 💡.

Thank you 🙏 to the Board of Directors at South Sydney Junior Rugby League Club 🏉 for awarding Burdekin with a grant 💰 for $3,750! If you too would like to help Burdekin, please donate here 💛: burdekin.org.au/essentials-for… Thank you! #Donations 🎁 #Burdekin 💛 #Homelessness 🏚️

We couldn't do the work we do without our many generous supporters 🙏. We thank you 💛 & appreciate the trust you put into us & strive to do our very best by our young people 🌟. If you'd like to make a donation to Burdekin, please click here: ow.ly/A9os50WOVec Thank you.

“Stress, anxiety & depression are real and need attention. It’s important to talk openly about them, reduce stigma, and get support.” From the 'Have Your Say' Survey. 🌊Beaches Youth Hub offers free counselling & case mgt. 📞 0487 936 875📍59 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon.

"Young people face more insecure work 💼 and delayed financial independence ⏳. They are the first generation to live entirely online 📱, and yet they report rising loneliness 💭. 41% worry they won’t be able to live a happy and healthy life 🌏, reports Ross Gittins in 'SMH'.

🎨 Burdekin recently attended the Cromer Campus Quadfest. 🙌 Nelly & Melanie from Burdekin's Youth Services team joined other local services to provide interactive activities 🎲 & promote community wellbeing 🌟The event was such a success! 🎉 Beaches Youth Hub tel: 0487 936 875.

🌿 We are excited to announce the official launch of the Culturally Safe Support & Transitional Housing program 🎉. It’s trauma-informed support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people at risk of homelessness 🏡. Find out more here: 👉 ow.ly/f9WW50WSSe0

Thanks Good360! 🙏 Burdekin's Out-of-Home Care team recently received shoes 👟, tracksuit pants👖 & Lego sets 🧩 to distribute to the young people we work with. 💛If you'd like to make an in-kind donation to Burdekin, please click here: ow.ly/nQcE50WOUFa

Suicide remains the leading cause of death among people aged 15–44 🕊️. Every yr, more than 3,000 Australians die by suicide 💔, & over 55,000 make an attempt. 📞 Phone: 13 11 14 (Lifeline) 💻 lifeline.org.au 📞 Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 💻 health.nsw.gov.au

What an amazing result ✨ Burdekin's Youth Services are currently supporting 37 young people 👩‍🦱👨‍🦱 at risk of homelessness 🏚️. They provides semi-supported affordable housing 🏠 for people 16-24 at risk of homelessness & ready to make the transition to semi-independent living 🔑.

This Thursday, 11 Sept, 11am-12.30pm ⏰ a NAPCAN webinar 💻 gives you the chance to watch experts discuss the growing risks facing young people online 🌐 and share practical, trauma-informed strategies for prevention, response, and recovery. More: ow.ly/kKUN50WOU8J

Did you know emotional abuse 💔 is one of the most common yet least talked about forms of child maltreatment? This National Child Protection Week 🗓️, join a panel of experts for a conversation that’s insightful. 📅 Wed, 10 Sept - 1-2pm AEST 📍 Online 💻 register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../113371…

Today is Jersey Day! 🏉👕 It’s all about raising awareness of becoming an organ or tissue donor to help save a life 💛. Burdekin’s team of staff at the Brookvale office donned their jerseys 👕💪 to spark conversations about this important topic 🗣️✨. 👉 donatelife.gov.au

The Beaches Youth Hub team attended the Bill Crews Foundation 🍽️ to assist in the lunch service. A donation from a parent in Avalon made this possible 🙏, giving the young people a different experience 🌟. Great idea!💡Reach out: 0487 936 875, 59 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon.

More than 13,000 Australian children 12-17 years of age 👧👦 sought homeless support last year, without a parent. 75% of them remained homeless 🏚️ after receiving crisis help. Dedicated tenancies for older children 🛏️ are also needed,. Read more here: ow.ly/4V0F50WOTUv