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A Platinum Celebration: Fundraising in Style for Southern Highlands Youth
BDCF’s 20th Anniversary Platinum Ball celebrated two decades of supporting children’s wellbeing in the Southern Highlands, an unforgettable night of music, community, and fundraising success.
Jun 25


Mentoring Matters: Record Participation in Raise Program at Highlands High Schools
The Raise Foundation’s youth mentoring program has officially launched for 2025 in two Southern Highlands high schools — and it’s already breaking records. This year has seen an unprecedented number of young people signing up, highlighting just how needed and valued this program is in our local community.
Jun 2


Our Why: Supporting Youth Mental Health in the Southern Highlands
At the Bowral District Children’s Foundation (BDCF), our focus in recent years has turned increasingly toward one of the most pressing issues facing young people today: youth mental health.
According to the Mental Health Commission of NSW, 1 in 3 Australians aged 16–24 are living with a mental health condition lasting 12 months or more. This national challenge is reflected right here in the Southern Highlands.
May 2


Celebrating 20 Years of Impact: Looking Back and Ahead at BDCF
Since 2005, the Bowral District Children’s Foundation (BDCF) has proudly raised and committed over $1.7 million to support children’s health and wellbeing across the Southern Highlands.
Apr 2


Supporting Youth Wellbeing: A New Beginning for BDCF in 2025
As we step into 2025, the Bowral District Children’s Foundation (BDCF) proudly marks 20 years of supporting children’s wellbeing in the Southern Highlands.
This year also brings a meaningful new partnership with the Southern Highlands Wellbeing Collaborative (SHWC) — a community initiative led by the Youth Impact Foundation to support consistent, compassionate approaches to youth mental health and wellbeing across our region.
Mar 2


Bowral District Children’s Foundation presents ‘Embrace Kids’
Bowral District Children’s Foundation presents ‘Embrace Kids’
Oct 21, 2022


Bowral Long Lunch raises over $40,000
The Bowral Long Lunch held on Sunday 24th July at The Stables. It was a highly successful fundraising event raising over $40,000. Many...
Oct 14, 2022


Embrace Kids - The Movie
Many of you may know the great work done by Taryn Brumfitt and her Body Image Movement Taryn has just released a documentary to encourage...
Oct 14, 2022


November - Bong Bong Race Day Charity Partner
The Bong Bong Race Club has invited us to be their charity partner for Race Day on Friday 18th November. We are still awaiting firmer...
Oct 13, 2022


Bowral Frock-Up and Rock-Up
Saturday 25th February at Briars Conservatory Local Band Ella's Holiday will be there swinging in full force. Catch up with Friends after...
Sep 18, 2022
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