Burdekin

31/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Looking for your next running challenge?
The Sydney Striders 10K in Lane Cove is a great opportunity to test yourself while supporting young people through Burdekin.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just getting started, you can turn your run into something meaningful.

💙 Fundraise for Burdekin and help young people build a brighter future.

27/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. Reconciliation Australia

This year’s theme, “All In,” is a reminder that reconciliation is a shared responsibility, one that requires all of us to listen, learn, and take meaningful steps forward.

At Burdekin, we are committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and connected. We recognise and value the strength, resilience, culture and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the importance of continuing to learn and listen.

We encourage everyone to get involved in activities within their local communities, and to take time to reflect on the role we each play in reconciliation.

Reconciliation is not a moment, it’s an ongoing journey we walk together.
💙 https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/

26/05/2026

As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s a time many of us think about how we can make a difference.

At Burdekin, your support helps young people experiencing homelessness find safety, stability and a brighter future. Every contribution plays a role in helping a young person feel seen, supported, and able to move forward.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing simple ways you can get involved and make a meaningful impact.

25/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. Reconciliation Australia

This year’s theme, “All In,” is a reminder that reconciliation is a shared responsibility, one that requires all of us to listen, learn, and take meaningful steps forward.

At Burdekin, we are committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and connected. We recognise and value the strength, resilience, culture and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the importance of continuing to learn and listen.

We encourage everyone to get involved in activities within their local communities, and to take time to reflect on the role we each play in reconciliation.

Reconciliation is not a moment, it’s an ongoing journey we walk together.
💙https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/

22/05/2026

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

Homelessness Nsw is calling on the NSW Government to increase funding for specialist homelessness services by 50% and invest further in social housing through the A Place to Call Home campaign.

At Burdekin, we see every day how vital housing support services are for young people in our communities.

📢 You can help advocate for change by contacting your local state representative.

Learn more about the campaign here:

With suitable and affordable social housing and properly funded specialist services, we can make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.

20/05/2026

At Burdekin, it’s the small moments that make a big difference — building trust, creating connection, and supporting young people through everyday experiences.

As part of National Volunteer Week, we’re sharing real stories from the incredible volunteers who contributed more than 1,400 hours supporting young people over the past year. 💛

From mentoring and movie nights to handmade birthday cakes, every act of kindness helps young people feel seen, supported and valued.

✨ Thinking about volunteering? Maybe this is your year to start.

👉 Read the blog and learn more:

Discover real stories from Burdekin volunteers supporting young people. Learn how small moments make a big impact and how you can get involved.

19/05/2026

Big news for young people across Australia.

The 2026-27 Federal Budget has committed almost $60 million over four years to address the Youth Housing Penalty, a system that has long made it harder for young people to access safe, stable housing.

Burdekin has been a proud signatory of the Home Time Campaign, standing alongside over 180 organisations calling for exactly this change. We are so proud to have played our part.

This victory belongs to the young people who kept telling their stories, and to everyone who refused to accept that youth homelessness is just the way things are.

There is still more work to do. But today, we celebrate.
Find out more about the Home Time Campaign at

Fix housing for young people For most kids, home time is something to look forward to. For others, the end of the day means fear and uncertainty.Home Time is a national campaign to unlock Australia’s housing system for almost 40,000 children and young people with nowhere to live. We need your supp...

18/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the people who make a difference at Burdekin.

Our volunteers share their time, skills and care with young people, whether it’s helping someone gain confidence behind the wheel, build everyday living skills, or simply offering connection and support.

Over the past year, more than 1,400 volunteer hours have helped create stronger, more stable futures for young people.

💙 Thank you for everything you give.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more: https://burdekin.org.au/volunteering-work-sydney/

13/05/2026

Thank you for the kind shout out, Property Industry Foundation. We’re so grateful to work alongside the PIF community in supporting brighter futures for young people.

13/05/2026

There are so many ways to get involved this May.

On 24 May, the Bayside Run Festival, along the foreshore through Sandringham, Ramsgate Beach, Brighton-Le-Sands and Kyeemagh is bringing people together for a great day of movement and community.

If you're taking part, you can also choose to support young people through Burdekin and help make a real difference. 💙
https://www.baysiderunfestival.com.au/