Support an appeal

Help kids like Alice find the home they deserve

Your generosity can give children like Alice so much more than a safe place to stay. Give a tax-deductible donation now and show your support for the thousands of Victorian children in care.

Help build a new school Campus of Care in Morwell

When a child has experienced trauma, neglect, or lives with neurodiversity, a traditional classroom can feel like a circus of noise and overwhelming social pressure. Noah* was struggling in mainstream classrooms and needed to be supported in a trauma-informed learning environment.

"But why can't I go home?"

Every child deserves a Christmas filled with safety, love, and belonging. But for over 44,000 children in out-of-home care, a simple question remains - "But why can't I go back to mum and dad?" For many, Christmas is a time of joy, laughter, and family tradition. But for kids like Ollie, memories are of instability, loneliness, and violence.

Can you show up for a child like Ryan?

Before Ryan came to us at Berry Street, he’d already lived through more horror than any child ever should. Than any person ever should. His dad died in a car accident when he was very young. His mum suffered from mental illness and addiction. Her new boyfriend was abusive. Ryan grew up enduring extreme neglect. Instead of nutritious food to help him grow healthy and strong, he was left constantly hungry.

Make a donation to help children in foster care thrive

Three-year-old Izzy* entered foster care after experiencing unimaginable neglect. She couldn't walk properly, couldn't speak, and struggled to eat. Night terrors haunted her sleep, an impact of the trauma she had endured.

Break the cycle of violence for Junie

Family violence often repeats from generation to generation. That’s certainly how it played out for Junie, whose mum and dad only knew violence and abuse. They didn’t know what a loving family was and so, they couldn’t give this to Junie.

Without early intervention and support, Junie’s story is likely to end just like it started, with trauma. Please help Junie and kids just like her to have a happy ever after.