# Barnardos Australia: Because every child needs a champion > Barnardos Australia works with children, young people \& families to break the cycle of disadvantage \& create safe \& stable homes\. Donate Online Today\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Connecting Three Dots](https://www.barnardos.org.au/services/our-centres/connecting-three-dots/) - [Foster care](https://www.barnardos.org.au/foster-care/) - [Homepage](https://www.barnardos.org.au/) - [How to adopt a child in Australia](https://www.barnardos.org.au/adoption/how-to-adopt-a-child-in-australia/) - [Become a foster carer](https://www.barnardos.org.au/foster-care/become-a-foster-carer/) ## Posts - [Reflections of our Rock and Water Program](https://www.barnardos.org.au/reflections-of-our-rock-and-water-program/) - [Our CEO Dr Kate Alexander appointed to the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Advisory Council](https://www.barnardos.org.au/15495-2/) - [Barnardos advocates for stronger regional services at NSW parliamentary inquiry](https://www.barnardos.org.au/barnardos-advocates-for-stronger-regional-services-at-nsw-parliamentary-inquiry/) - [Barnardos CEO joins sector leaders at Domestic Violence NSW conference](https://www.barnardos.org.au/barnardos-ceo-joins-sector-leaders-at-domestic-violence-nsw-conference/) - [Shellharbour families call for youth spaces, mental health support and affordable activities](https://www.barnardos.org.au/shellharbour-families-call-for-youth-spaces-mental-health-support-and-affordable-activities/) ## Landing Pages - [Elementor Landing Page \#8937](https://www.barnardos.org.au/elementor-landing-page-8937/) ## Centres - [Barnardos Australia \- Wellington](https://www.barnardos.org.au/centres/wellington/) - [Barnardos Australia \- Mudgee](https://www.barnardos.org.au/centres/mudgee/) - [Barnardos Australia \- Penrith](https://www.barnardos.org.au/centres/penrith/) - [Barnardos Australia \- South Coast](https://www.barnardos.org.au/centres/south-coast/) - [Barnardos Australia \- Sydney Metro](https://www.barnardos.org.au/centres/sydney-metro/) ## Landing Pages - [Champion Gifts impact](https://www.barnardos.org.au/landing-page/champion-gifts-impact/) - [Campaigns](https://www.barnardos.org.au/landing-page/campaigns/) ## Corporate Posts - [Driving connection: AMF\-CUFA supports children and families across NSW](https://www.barnardos.org.au/corporate/driving-connection-amf-cufa-supports-children-and-families-across-nsw/): What an incredible 24 hours for The Big Give\! Together, we raised nearly $130,000\! - [Together we raised nearly $130,000 for children and families](https://www.barnardos.org.au/corporate/together-we-raised-nearly-130000-for-children-and-families/): What an incredible 24 hours for The Big Give\! Together, we raised nearly $130,000\! - [Barnardos Hike for Brighter Futures take on the Great Wall of China](https://www.barnardos.org.au/corporate/barnardos-hike-for-brighter-futures-take-on-the-great-wall-of-china/): Barnardos latest Hike for Brighter Futures took supporters on an adventure on the Great Wall of China - [Eighty8 Fitness brings Canberra Together](https://www.barnardos.org.au/corporate/eighty8-fitness-brings-canberra-together/): Eighty8 partnered with Barnardos Canberra through its NightShift initiative to raise awareness of youth homelessness and mental health, demonstrating how businesses and community organisations can work together to create meaningful impact\. - [Why your organisation matters\!](https://www.barnardos.org.au/corporate/why-your-organisation-matters/): Your partnership does not just fund programs, it sends a message that children’s safety is non‑negotiable\. Every child deserves to feel safe and cared for\. ## Stories - [A lifetime of heartfelt generosity](https://www.barnardos.org.au/stories/a-lifetime-of-heartfelt-generosity/): June’s legacy will now reach beyond all those children she fostered: “I hope this gift can go towards helping Barnardos Australia continue in supporting families to be the best parents and caregivers they can be"\. - [Jill Coggan](https://www.barnardos.org.au/stories/jill-coggan/): Jill Coggan has a very personal connection to Barnardos that will live on into the future\. - [Margaret Ogden](https://www.barnardos.org.au/stories/margaret-ogden/): Inspired by her mother’s lifelong commitment to service, Margaret Ogden has dedicated her life to helping others through social work and is leaving a gift to Barnardos in her Will to continue that legacy\. - [Robert Callant](https://www.barnardos.org.au/stories/robert-callant/): Robert Callant remains eternally grateful to Barnardos for the care and support he received as a young child \- so he is “paying it forward” by leaving a gift in his Will\. - [Stansfield House is a lasting legacy](https://www.barnardos.org.au/stories/stansfield-house/): Richard Stansfield’s generous gift in his Will of a house continues to support vulnerable children, young people and families\. ## Resources - [Brand material](https://www.barnardos.org.au/resource/brand-material/): The Barnardos Australia brand reflects our core commitment to children\. - [Media releases](https://www.barnardos.org.au/resource/media-releases/): Information for all \- media releases, editorial, facts and PR about the work of Barnardos\. - [Annual reports](https://www.barnardos.org.au/resource/annual-financial-reports/): Each year we look back on the impact we have made on children's lives\. - [Governance](https://www.barnardos.org.au/resource/governance/): Barnardos is committed to the wellbeing of all our clients\. Here's some information around how we achieve that\. - [Fact sheets](https://www.barnardos.org.au/resource/fact-sheets/): You'll find information, research and data in Barnardos regularly produced fact sheets\. ## Members - [Melissa Bell](https://www.barnardos.org.au/member/melissa-bell/): Executive Leader, Governance \& Safeguarding - [Wendy Glasgow](https://www.barnardos.org.au/member/wendy-glasgow/): Director - [Sam Garland](https://www.barnardos.org.au/member/sam-garland/): Deputy Chair \& Director - [Racheal Kellaway](https://www.barnardos.org.au/member/racheal-kellaway/): Director - [Emma Zadow](https://www.barnardos.org.au/member/emma-zadow/): Director ## Events - [Peter Pan Op Shop Sale](https://www.barnardos.org.au/event/peter-pan-op-shop/): Our iconic Peter Pan Op Shop is now a \once a year all\-season sale\.\ \This is one sale you won’t want to miss this\. Register your interest to find out more about our 2026 Op Shop Sale when it is released\. - [Unbound Art Show](https://www.barnardos.org.au/event/unbound-art-show/): Our Unbound Art Show returns in 2027\.\Discover incredible works by both emerging and established artists\. If your an artist, volunteer or just want to be the first to know \- register your interest on our event page ## Categories - [News](https://www.barnardos.org.au/category/news/) - [Corporate](https://www.barnardos.org.au/category/corporate/) - [Uncategorized](https://www.barnardos.org.au/category/uncategorized/) - [Gift in Will](https://www.barnardos.org.au/category/stories/gift-in-will/) - [Stories](https://www.barnardos.org.au/category/stories/) ## Event Types - [Fundraising](https://www.barnardos.org.au/event-page-type/fundraising/) - [Peter Pan](https://www.barnardos.org.au/event-page-type/peter-pan/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.barnardos.org.au/sitemap_index.xml)