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EmpoweringChildren, Youth & Families

A bright future for
all children and youth

The Girls & Boys Brigade has spent over 144 years caring for children, youth, and families in need in the heart of Sydney. Operating out of Surry Hills, we offer educational, recreational, and family support programs that help our families build life skills, overcome challenges and access exciting new opportunities. Through our tailored and holistic approach, we empower them to build the foundations for success.

HOW WE HAVE HELPED

10,000

Yearly
visits

200+

Children, youth and
families enrolled

144 +

Years of
continuous service

Friends of The GBB

Over the past 144 years, we have seen tens of thousands of children and youth through our doors. We’re connecting with our past friends, students, volunteers and staff through the Friends of The GBB program.

Friends of The GBB
Our History
Our History

In 1882, Sir James Fairfax from The Sydney Morning Herald and A.S. Bennett from The Evening News established The Boys Brigade as a safe space off the streets for vulnerable newspaper boys. In that time, inner-city living conditions were poor and boys lacked a safe place to play. Open five nights a week, The Boys Brigade provided recreational activities, educational classes, food and shelter to any boy in need of assistance.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
News & Events
Autumn Newsletter 2025
As we welcome our 143rd year at The Girls & Boys Brigade I am thrilled to share recent stories of joy, creativity, and growth in this newsletter. Inspired by the support from generous donors,…
Summer Newsletter 2025
As we welcome our 143rd year at The Girls & Boys Brigade I am thrilled to share recent stories of joy, creativity, and growth in this newsletter. Inspired by the support from generous donors,…
Newsletter October 2024
This year, the team at the GBB have made the school holidays extra special by planning activities around special weekly themes. Not only are they fun and festive, but they also provide additional educational…