About Berry Street
We started out in Melbourne in 1877, as the Berry Street Babies’ Home, caring for abandoned babies and mothers with no shelter or support.
Today we’re one of Australia’s larger child and family services organisations. We continue to help those who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening.
Last year we helped
1,877
children and young people were provided with safe homes
1,067
children received support to help heal trauma
1,498
children and young people helped with education, training and employment
12,901
people and families were helped by our family violence team
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We employ people in a wide variety of programs and support areas who also have a diverse skill set.
Opportunities are statewide and updated regularly.
Whether you collect gold coin donations at your office Christmas party, or set up a gift-wrapping station for your friends and loved ones, there are many ways you can support us this Christmas.
Family violence threatens a child’s sense of safety and changes the way their brain develops. This can lead to emotional and behavioural problems, as well as developmental delays as they grow.
Learn more on eligibility to become a foster carer, types of foster care, what support carers receive and more.