Making a difference with Burke & Beyond
Providing support and hope for young people, that’s how Burke & Beyond and Hand Brake Turn established a valuable partnership in 2019 that helps vulnerable young people transition into adulthood with all the elements required to thrive.
Anti-Poverty Week – It’s time to raise the rate for good.
Did you know that in Australia, there are more than 3.24 million people living below the poverty line? That includes 774,000 children. This is unacceptable, and at Concern Australia we will continue to advocate to do something about it.
Promising Partnership: Concern Australia – Job Find Signed MOU
In a shared vision of collaboration supporting young people in our community to find work, Jobfind, a federal government Employment Service provider and Concern Australia have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for vulnerable unemployed young people across the employment and vocational skills sector.
Staff Day
Last week we came together as a group to celebrate the tireless commitment and contribution our staff bring to their work supporting vulnerable young people and children.
Our Spring Update – Catch up with our latest news
We’ve had a busy few months as we roll with the latest lockdowns and continue to innovate to support vulnerable young people. We've put together an overview of the stories you might have missed.
Child Protection Week – Every Child, in every community, needs a fair go
As more families find themselves in stressful situations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks to children grow. The 30th anniversary of Child Protection Week is an important reminder about protecting children in these unstable times.