The effects of COVID-19 have the potential to place many people in even more vulnerable positions. This is pushing more families to breaking point, which could see thousands more children enter out-of-home care as a result. We need your support for immediate intervention and to provide hope for the future.
Thanks to the generosity of all our supporters over the last year, more of the most vulnerable children, young people and families in our community can be safe, hopeful and thriving.
We were able to provide 1,014 children and young people with safe homes and supported 434 foster and kinship carers.
We supported 1,281 children to heal their trauma and opened another Teaching Family Model home - a new innovative way of caring for children and young people in a family-style setting.
We helped 2,224 children and young people receive education and training. With support, we were also able to continue running our four school campus' across Victoria.
Since 1877, Berry Street has existed to help those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse, and to help families stay together in safe and healthy homes. We provide vital programs that work and are changing lives.
Despite these positive changes we’ve seen, for some young people and their families, life is getting worse. By donating to Berry Street, you are helping us to care for children and young people who have experienced abuse and neglect.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. We also accept one-off donations by PayPal. Existing appeal donors may give via BPAY, please call 1800 237 797 if you require your Reference.
If you wish to donate via direct debit or bank transfer, please email us at supportus@berrystreet.org.au or call 1800 237 797 to speak to our Supporter Care team.
If you wish to send a donation via post, our mailing address is PO Box 2171, Richmond VIC 3121.
Yes, we are. Details on our deductible gift recipient (DGR) status can be found here.
Donations $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia.
All online donations are automatically receipted.
If you require a copy of your receipt, please email your request to supportus@berrystreet.org.au or call 1800 237 797 to speak to our Supporter Care team.
Currently, we do not have an option for our donors to update their personal details, banking details or communication preferences online. Please email us at supportus@berrystreet.org.au or call 1800 237 797 to speak to our Supporter Care team.
There are plenty of ways you can support Berry Street, whether it is a morning tea, sausage sizzle or quiz night! Find out more and register your fundraiser here.
You can visit our Berry Street Gifts webpage to buy something a child really needs and ‘gift’ the purchase to a loved one.
You can also start a fundraiser and invite your loved ones to purchase Berry Street Gifts to celebrate your big occasion.
By including Berry Street in your Will, you leave a legacy that will have a profound and enduring effect, both today and for generations to come. Please visit our website for more information, including the contact details of our Bequests Manager.
Please email us at supportus@berrystreet.org.au or call 1800 237 797 to speak to our Supporter Care team. Please view our Direct Debit Service Agreement here.
At Berry Street, we take data privacy and security very seriously. Please click here to read our Berry Street Privacy Statement on how we protect your information.
We are investing heavily in our regular giving program in order to support the delivery of services to ever-increasing numbers of children and young people. In 2019/20, 47% of donations received by Berry Street is distributed to beneficiaries. Every dollar we spend on our regular giving program this year will return $3 over the next five years.
