Burdekin

Name: Burdekin
Address: Suite 6 & 7, 2 Victor Road, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, AU
Telephone: +61289761777

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We provide a continuum of care for young people and their families through an integrated approach to intervention, support and housing.

Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation that works with young people (9-24) and their families in the community to prevent homelessness, provide safe housing and support wellbeing. Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation that works with young people and their families in the community to prevent homelessness, provide safe housing and support wellbeing. Burdekin brings nearly 40 years of proven experience working with young people.

05/11/2026

Great news! 🍔 Burdekin has been chosen for a Local Matters jar at Grill'd Leichhardt for the whole of November.

Here’s how it works. Every time you buy a burger at Grill’d Leichhardt this month, you’ll get a token to drop in a jar. Pop yours in ours, and the more tokens we collect, the more funding goes straight back into supporting young people in our community.

So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to grab a burger, this is it. Bring your friends, bring your family, and help us fill that jar!

Not near Leichhardt? You can still vote! Order takeaway or delivery through the Grill’d app or website, choose Grill’d Leichhardt, and pick Burdekin.

04/11/2026

A huge thank you to King Living for generously donating furniture to furnish one of our Burdekin homes.

The new furniture has made such a difference, helping transform the house into a warm, comfortable space that truly feels like home. 🏡

Thank you to Louise and the King Living team for making the process so easy and supporting us every step of the way.

And a special thank you to Property Industry Foundation (NSW) for making the connection and helping bring this wonderful partnership together.

We’re so grateful for your generosity and for helping us create a home where young people can feel safe, settled and supported. 💙

02/11/2026

🏡💙 A fresh start for Sandcastles, thanks to the Property Industry Foundation.

Sandcastles is our Supported Independent Living property on the Northern Beaches, home to young people moving from out-of-home care into independence. It’s where they build the everyday skills and confidence they need for adult life.

Over time, the building had developed problems with poor ventilation and mould, which made it hard for the young people living there to feel comfortable at home. Thanks to PIF, new custom made windows have now been fitted throughout. The home is fresher, healthier and more secure, and while a few finishing touches are still underway, the difference is already huge.

Thank you to the Property Industry Foundation for helping young people have a safe, healthy place to call home while they find their feet. 💙

02/11/2026

What a day! 🎉 Happy 50th birthday to Addi Road Community Organisation. On 17 October we opened the doors to our Education Space for the Fiesta, and it was lovely to welcome so many visitors, chat about our work and show how the space helps young people work towards their education and employment goals.

Thank you for having us, Addi Road. We’re proud to be part of such a special community. 💙

01/11/2026

30 years of the Property Industry Foundation and a lot worth celebrating. 🎉

Last Wednesday, we joined PIF to celebrate its 30th anniversary and hear from the people who have helped shape its work over the past three decades.

It was a great day of conversations, stories and reflections on what can happen when people come together around a shared goal. It was also an honour to have our CEO join the panel and share Burdekin’s experience.

PIF has been a longstanding and valued supporter of Burdekin, helping us provide safe homes and support for young people experiencing homelessness. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone across the property industry who makes that support possible.

The final words of the day were a fitting reminder:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world.”

And after 30 years of PIF, there’s plenty of evidence that they can.

Thank you to everyone at PIF and across the property industry who continues to get behind this work. Here’s to the next 30 years. 💙

29/10/2026

When the CEO turns up dressed for Halloween… you know it’s going to be a good night. 😂🎃

Last night we had a great time celebrating with our young people with plenty of Halloween fun, and yes, there was a shark too. 🦈

Happy Halloween from the Burdekin crew! 👻💜

28/10/2026

💙 A heartfelt thank you to The Chappell Foundation for their generous support of Burdekin's Family Rebuild Program.

Family breakdown remains one of the leading causes of youth homelessness. For many young people, the journey to stability is not just about securing a place to live. It is about rebuilding relationships, strengthening connections and creating a support network that lasts long after they leave services behind.

Through the Family Rebuild Program, we are helping young people safely reconnect with family, kin and other important people in their lives. The program includes family finding, intensive casework, family restoration and support to strengthen the relationships that help young people thrive.

We are incredibly grateful to the Chappell Foundation for partnering with us in this important work. Their investment is helping young people build stronger foundations for the future through connection, belonging and lifelong support networks.

Together, we are helping ensure that young people don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. 💙

26/10/2026

Every young person deserves a safe home, a connection to culture and people in their corner.

The latest national data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - AIHW shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 10 to 17 are 21 times as likely as non-Indigenous young people to be in youth detention.

Many young people who end up in the justice system have already faced housing instability, family breakdown and trauma. Support that comes early, and is grounded in culture, can change the path a young person is on.

That is why we partner with Aboriginal Corporation to provide cultural mentoring and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Through strong cultural connections, trusted relationships and guidance from Aboriginal mentors, young people are supported to strengthen their identity, build confidence and connect with community.

As Aunty Barbara from our Aboriginal team says, "This is the practical work required to reduce disparities in life outcomes."

Culture, connection and belonging matter. They create the foundation for young people to thrive. 💙

22/10/2026

🎪💙 A huge thank you to Cirque du Soleil Australia!

Yesterday, 20 young people and staff from Burdekin had the incredible opportunity to attend the media premiere of KOOZA under the Big Top at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter, thanks to the generosity of Cirque du Soleil's Community Engagement Program.

For many of the young people we support, opportunities like this are more than just a night out. They create moments of joy, connection and belonging, and provide experiences that may otherwise be out of reach.

We are incredibly grateful to Cirque du Soleil for sharing the magic of KOOZA with our young people and for recognising the importance of creating memorable experiences for the communities they visit.

Thank you for helping create a night that won't soon be forgotten. 🎭✨💙

19/10/2026

Sometimes what a young person needs most is somewhere to go and someone to talk to.

A recent ABC News story looked at how youth hubs across NSW are helping young people feel less isolated and more connected, with three NSW parliamentary inquiries recommending more investment in these spaces. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-03/nsw-youth-hubs-pushed-as-solution-to-youth-crime-and-loneliness/107210986

We have seen this first hand on the Northern Beaches. When the Avalon Youth Hub opened in 2018, the principal of Barrenjoey High School came to Burdekin for help, and we have been the lead agency ever since. In 2024 the hub moved into a bigger space in Avalon and became the .

Today it offers young people aged 12 to 24 free counselling, case management and mentoring, along with workshops and community events.

Young people come for the activities and the company, and over time they build relationships with youth workers they trust. So when something does go wrong, they already know where to turn.

Know a young person in Pittwater who could do with a place to belong? Send them our way. 💙

Address

Suite 6 & 7, 2 Victor Road
Brookvale, NSW
2100

Telephone

+61289761777

Website

http://www.burdekin.org.au/

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