Berry Street - Central Office

We believe that children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Berry Street provides programs to more than 35, 000 children, …

Non-profit organization

Established in 1877, Berry Street is Victoria’s largest independent child and family services organisation.

We help children, young people and families recover from the devastating effects of violence, abuse and neglect. Our focus is on the right of every child to a good childhood, growing up feeling safe, nurtured and with hope for the future.

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Berry Street acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies and waterways across Australia. We recognise that we operate on stolen land and that sovereignty was never ceded. We are committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in our care to connect to their cultures, countries and communities.
Berry Street is committed to the principles of social justice. Berry Street supports the LGBTIQA+ community and celebrates diversity.
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Our podcast series explores the current crisis facing children and families in Australia. More than ever they’re being exposed to violence, abuse and neglect, and the fallout from this can have devastating long-term impacts on our whole community.
In this bonus episode, Richelle speaks with the newly named CEO of Berry Street Yooralla, Terry Symonds, and Deputy CEO Jenny McNaughton, about the recent announcement that Berry Street and Victorian disability service provider, have merged.
In podcast, host Richelle Hunt speaks to Tim Pedlow, Regional Director South East Victoria, and Laura Vainikka, Clinical Supervisor Multisystemic Therapy (MST), about the positive impact early intervention programs, such as Multisystemic Therapy (MST), are having and how they can benefit more than just the children, young people and families they work directly with.
Our podcast series explores the current crisis facing children and families in Australia. More than ever they’re being exposed to violence, abuse and neglect.