Cafs has new dates available for our FREE Post Separation Co-operative Parenting Program (PSCPP). The program is structured to provide practical assistance to parents during a challenging period.
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On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
Cafs is currently implementing Gender Equity Action Plan, a 3 year plan which was developed to eliminate discrimination and improve access equity and participation for people who identify as female.
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Today we celebrate International Lesbian Day!
A day for lesbians the world over to come together to celebrate lesbian history, diversity and culture.
Recognised annually, the day gives an opportunity for women, families and friends to connect, celebrate and also raise awareness about the importance of community.
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October is Mental Health Awareness Month.
It is time to shine a light on the importance of mental well-being. And a chance to educate ourselves and others about mental health issues, to break the stigma, and to encourage open conversations.
This is a great opportunity to check in with yourself, and your loved ones, take some time for self-care, and advocate for mental health within your community.
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Register now for our next Online Information Session on Monday October 7th.
Take the first step to becoming a foster carer. Find out what is involved and what the step by step process is.
Register via our website.
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We encourage you to sign up to the BetStop Register, to self-exclude yourself from all licensed Australian online and phone gambling providers.
This is a free Australian government initiative.
Once you register, online and phone gambling providers will not be able to:
- let you place a bet
- let you open new betting accounts
- send you marketing messages.
Our Gambler’s Help team are also available for support: https://cafs.org.au/gamblers-help/
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The Be Ahead of the Game is a free school education program, that helps communities understand how young people may be affected by gambling and mitigate risks.
Drawing on the latest research, the program is offered to secondary school aged students, teachers and parents to help young people develop informed attitudes to gambling and necessary financial literacy skills.
To find out more, head to our website: https://cafs.org.au/gamblers-help/
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The Cafs office will be closed tomorrow for the Friday before the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday.
We will be back Monday September 30th.
You are invited to a Hall Full of Help!
Where a wide range of organisations within Ballarat provide assistance and advice for those in need in our community.
This event includes assistance from a range of areas, including food, mental health, utilities, legal, NDIS, financial and much more.
This a free event to attend, with a sausage sizzle and coffee van on site.
When: Thursday 17th October, 10am - 2:30pm
Where: St Patrick’s Hall, 4 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat
Cafs is proud to be supporting this important event
