In one moment, you can change a child's future

✓ One-Off

Recurring

$75 could help make sure a struggling family has enough to eat this Christmas

$150 will give a child like Anil toys, clothes and school supplies — small joys every child deserves

$295 helps deliver long-term support so families can move beyond crisis and rebuild their lives

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This festive season, too many families are struggling

In Australia, poverty steals more than just joy at Christmas — it robs children of safety, stability and a fair chance in life.
Here at Barnardos, we have seen a growing number of families being forced to rely on foodbanks, and we expect
this to get worse at Christmas time.

Without intervention, poverty can have a lifelong impact on a child’s physical and mental wellbeing – and their prospects
for the future. Without food, safety and security, their ability to concentrate at school and build crucial social relationships
can be seriously affected – often resulting in life-long hardship.

77,000 children needed homelessness support services in Australia in the past year^

4 out of 5 children who experience homelessness in NSW will face it again as adults**

Fewer than half of children raised in poverty complete a tertiary qualification or trade^^

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^AIHW 2023-24. **NCOSS - Lasting Impacts: Economic cost of child poverty 2025. ^^Melbourne Institute - “Does poverty in childhood beget poverty in adulthood in Australia”, 2020.
*Names Changed and models used to protect privacy.

"Anushka* did everything she could to hide the hardship from her little boy Anil*. But I could
see it in his face — four years old,
and already carrying the weight
of worry.

— Jo, Barnardos Caseworker

Together, we can change a child’s Christmas,
and their future

With your support, Barnardos can be there with children every step of the way to a brighter future, ensuring long-term stability
no matter how long it takes. When a child like Anil is given the right care at the right moment, everything can change,
not just for a day, but for life. But they need your help.

EMERGENCY
HOUSING

A stable place to stay is the foundation for a child’s safety and wellbeing. Without it, nothing else can begin to heal.

SOCIAL
CONNECTION

No one should face hardship alone. Your gift can help families build trusted relationships and reconnect with their communities.

HEALTH AND
EDUCATION

Trauma-informed care, early education and counselling give children the chance to grow, learn and thrive.

PRACTICAL
SUPPORT

Help with food, bills and school essentials gives families the breathing space they need to start rebuilding their lives.

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One moment of kindness. A lifetime of change.

Your Christmas gift can be the turning point — the moment a family finds safety, support, and hope.
Whether through food, housing, counselling, or parenting help, Barnardos connects families with the care they need to
rebuild their lives.

SUPPORTED PLAYGROUPS

FAMILY CONNECT AND SUPPORT

EARLY LEARNING CENTRES