This month, we share the impact the lack of housing has on our most vulnerable. Meet Deanne, a long time foster carer. See how we amplify the voices of Aboriginal children in our programs. Learn how you can create wonders through your Will and be inspired by Zanette who has been championing children for over 15 years!
The link between domestic homelessness and DFV
Lack of affordable housing is a huge problem for children and families escaping domestic and family violence.
Domestic violence victim-survivor and mother, Tegan, shares her experience on how the lack of affordable housing has impacted her children and herself.
Empowering the voice of Aboriginal children in our programs
A strong sense of connection to community and culture is essential to empower Aboriginal children and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan strives to keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people safe with family, community and culture.
We worked together with 10 year old Jack*, a Kamilaroi boy in kinship care with Barnardos to design a culturally specific case planning tool to amplify children’s voices in decision-making and connect them to culture.
Jack explains “I wanted to do this so that other kids like me know they aren’t alone.”
Imagine if this popular saying was a statement rather than a question, with 'will' referring to your personal Will.
"Will wonders never cease" takes on a whole new meaning when you consider that every time a gift is included in your Will, it has a big impact on the world, like changing the lives of future generations of vulnerable children.
This is the theme of the upcoming Include A Charity week on 4-10 September. Learn how your Will can truly create wonders.
Zanette Clements is a proud Kamilaroi woman. She has been championing children through Barnardos for 15 years.
"My hope for the future is to continue to make a difference and continue to learn and evolve. I am keen to learn more about working with Aboriginal children, youth, and families; as an Aboriginal person, sometimes there is the assumption that we already have those skills, but for me personally, this is a space I would love to learn more about and be involved in. There is always so much to learn."
At Barnardos, we are able to do the vital work we do for children because of the generous donations we received from our supporters. If you are inspired by these stories, please join with us in making a tax-deductible donation, helping to bring safety, hope and joy to the lives of Australia’s most vulnerable children
