140 Years protecting children
We started out in Melbourne in 1877, as the Berry Street Babies’ Home, caring for abandoned babies and mothers with no shelter or support.
We have helped hundreds of thousands of children and families over 140 years. Explore 140 Years - Thousands of stories.
The Invisibles
Behind the headlines about domestic violence and abuse within families are real children, who need help rebuilding shattered lives.
The Invisibles is an inspiring documentary telling the story of five young people who have experienced adversity and trauma that most of us can only imagine.
Last year we helped
1,814
children and young people were provided with safe homes
1,012
children received support to help heal trauma
1,181
children and young people helped with education, training and employment
8,096
people and families were helped by our family violence team
Berry Street needs you opinions, your stories and your insights about childhood today. Your responses will help Berry Street understand how we can keep helping children and families today.
This Christmas, Berry Street needs to provide 10,000 gifts to the children and young people in our care. Sign up to be the first to access our brand new online gift catalogue when it launches.
Our Education Model provides schools with the training, curriculum and strategies to engage the most challenging students.
In Victoria, the number of children who cannot live safely at home has risen every year over the last ten years. With your help they can heal and look forward to the future.