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Barnardos is Australia's leading children's charity providing services which successfully help prevent and reverse the effects of abuse, neglect and homelessness on children and young people.

History

The history of Barnardos Australia began with the first migration of children from the UK in 1921. Barnardos Australia takes its values and direction from the work of its founder, Dr Thomas Barnardo, whose life is outlined. The work of Barnardos Australia deals particularly with the prevention of abuse and entry into care. Barnardos operates children’s family centres, permanency programs for 'out-of-home' care, adolescent services and advocacy work. The Barnardos 'family' of agencies in United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia have adapted to local conditions. Incorporated in Australia in 1995, Barnardos Australia maintains links to Barnardos’ international family. (Credit: Barnardos).

2007 News

Rachel St James helps raise money for Barnardo's at charity event at Stamford Plaza Hotel, Double Bay

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Cheers, Charity and Friday Night Football

Reigning Miss Teen Australia and Cheerleader for the Parramatta Eels, Ashleigh Seymour, will host and accompany children from Barnardos Australia to the Parramatta Eels' first home game for 2007. The game will be held at Parramatta Stadium on Friday March 30th and the attendance by children from Barnardos is made possible thanks to the generous in-kind support of Westbus and the Pirtek Parramatta Eels.

"Each child will have the opportunity to meet the players and Eels Cheerleaders prior to the game," Ashleigh said. Her message is one of optimism, self-esteem and hope in today's society. "I am very passionate about Australian children and young people, and I want to assist in providing support and hope for children who are innocent victims of desperate and dire situations."

Developing a positive personality and depth of character was a message Seymour wanted the youth to hear. Bill Petch, Marketing Manager for Barnardos, says "Ashleigh is an inspirational role model for other teenagers. Her positive social conscience is so important in today's society and makes her involvement with Barnardos welcome.'

"Many of the children Barnardos assists are amongst our community's most disadvantaged, "Mr Petch continued, "So it is wonderful to see a local business like Westbus, joining forces with local sporting teams like the Eels, to give these kids such a unique and exciting experience. It shows what great community spirit there is in the local area and how willing people are to reach out and lend a helping hand."

Barnardos provides comprehensive support to the neglected children of our community. With a holistic, results-oriented approach Barnardos makes no assumptions about the children in their care and uses no guesswork when directing thousands of young and vulnerable lives to a more positive and promising future. To find out more call 1800 061 000, or visit www.barnardos.org.au

Ashleigh Seymour is to soon represent Australia in the prestigious Miss Teen World Beauty Pageant, to be held on the Gold Coast at the Palazzo Versace 24 - 30 April 2007. For more information visit www.missteenaustralia.com.au

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Media Man Australia public thank you to Miss Teen Australia for its support of Barnardos Australia. Well done to AdPro Management Group for its ongoing support of Bardardos