
Barnardos Australia
@barnardos_aus
Because every child needs a champion.
barnardos.org.au
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https://www.barnardos.org.au/ 01-05-2009 01:11:24
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Barnardos Australia Beyond Barbed Wire Program based in NSW Central West since 2008, has a demonstrated track record of radically reducing return to custody rates of incarcerated Aboriginal mothers through long-term, post-release support. We need programs like this in the community!



So many of the families seeking assistance from Barnardos Australia do not have ready access to quality early childhood education and care #childrenschampions #earlychildhood #childrights themandarin.com.au/249148-report-… via The Mandarin


Barnardos Australia welcomes news that the ACT government has passed legislation giving young people leaving out-of-home care the right to access support until their 21st birthday. Vulnerable young people need ongoing care, support and a sense of security! bit.ly/3XKESlS


Key findings from Barnardos Australia YouGov survey indicate that 91% of participants agree that experiencing homelessness as a child impacts a person for the rest of their life. Without safety & stability, children & young people cannot reach their milestones & thrive. #HW2024 🏡🏚️

Our priority at Barnardos Australia is the safety & wellbeing of children. Sadly, children are unspoken victims of #homelessness across Australia. Our centres have observed significant increase in families going without essentials & unable to afford safe accommodation. #HW2024 🏘️🏚️

While recent commitments from the NSW Government have been encouraging Barnardos Australia is calling on all levels of government 2 appropriately fund housing options & social support services, 2 ensure no child falls through the cracks. Homelessness Australia Homelessness NSW #HW2024 🏘️🏚️




Barnardos Australia welcomes Kate Washington MP announcement on the ban on the use of Alternative Care Arrangements for vulnerable children. ACA's do not bring about positive life outcomes for children, nor give them a sense of permanency and hope. bit.ly/3AIdL1i


How to amplify the voices of chn & YP exposed to coercive control? Learn strategies at free webinar w/ Delia Donovan @DV_NSW, Mary Jo Mc Veigh Cara House, A/Prof A/Prof Tim Moore ACU_ICPS, Dr Robert Urquhart Barnardos Australia, & @NAPCAN_ Hosted by ACWA CCWT ⬇️ lnkd.in/gDzCSe2J


I completely didn't forget to share this on socials BUT, every stream from the 9th to the 13th of Dec, we'll be raising money for Barnardos Australia via their 'League of Champions' event! tiltify.com/@sewappalling/…


Help make Christmas Day the best day of the year for thousands of Australian children in need. Support the Barnardos Australia Gifts for Kids Christmas appeal ⬇️ barnardos.org.au/get-involved/g…