At just seven, Maddie had slept in eight different beds in six months. Some were at relatives’ homes, one in a short-term motel - and twice, she and her dad slept in their car.
Through Parkerville’s support, they found short-term accommodation, practical help, and most importantly, the care and stability that began to rebuild Maddie’s sense of safety and hope.
Your gift this Christmas can help children like Maddie feel safe, supported, and at home.
Supporting Children and Families Affected by Abuse
Every child deserves to feel safe and loved. But across our state, too many are facing instability, neglect, or trauma - often in silence.
- 1 in 6 children in Australia experience homelessness or housing stress each year.
- 1 in 7 people experiencing homelessness are children under 12.
- 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys experience child sexual abuse before the age of 18.
- In 2024, 1,709 children in WA were reported as victims of sexual assault.
Your donation today helps Parkerville provide counselling, crisis intervention, safe housing, and therapeutic support that changes lives.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care's Commitment to Healing and Growth
Every year, Parkerville supports thousands of children, young people, and families across Western Australia through wraparound, trauma-informed programs.
From early intervention and family support to foster care and counselling, we’re there for children at every stage of their journey.
In the past year alone, we’ve supported 12,715 children and young people, helping them heal, grow, and rediscover hope.
This Christmas, your gift can be the start of a brighter story.
Our Promise
Every donation received through this campaign will be used where it’s needed most across Parkerville Children and Youth Care. By keeping your gift flexible, you allow us to respond to urgent needs, strengthen existing services, and invest in new ways to support children, young people, and families.
Your generosity ensures we can provide safe homes, therapeutic support, education and training opportunities, and programs that prevent harm and create brighter futures. Most importantly, it gives us the ability to act quickly and effectively — so help reaches those who need it, when they need it most.
A small processing fee is deducted for credit card payments. If you’d like to learn more about Parkerville Children and Youth Care or explore other ways to give, such as direct deposit, please contact our Fundraising team on (08) 9235 7000 or at together@parkerville.org.au.
Together, we can make the biggest difference, exactly where it’s needed.
