Cafs is calling for local people to take the first step to being a foster carer during Foster Care Week 2023, which runs from 10 – 16 Sept.
Did you know Cafs Early Help Program provides strength-based and child-focused support to families experiencing a wide range of issues?
These include but are not limited to, mental health, financial problems, housing, disability, non-attendance, behavioural concerns, parenting support and material aid.
If you would like to learn more about Cafs Early Help Programs, visit
https://cafs.org.au/early-help/
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At Cafs we aim to be a leader in the community for social change. We deliver on this commitment through the implementation of our Action Plans.
Today, September 23, we support and celebrate International Day of Sign Languages and Bisexual Awareness Week.
Significant in its importance in promoting cultural acceptance and raising awareness.
For more ways, Cafs delivers on its Action Plans commitments, visit:
https://cafs.org.au/plans-and-policies/
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Are you worried about your children`s online gaming use?
The eSafety Commissioner is hosting a series of monthly online webinars, with the goal of these sessions to provide families with strategies for supporting children and young people to have safe, positive experiences when playing games online.
The next webinar is on the 19th of October. You can register via the link here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars
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Our local community`s generosity is just amazing.
@loretocollegeballaratofficial students dropped off donations to Cafs earlier this week for our Client Engagement and Housing & Homelessness team.
Thank you so much Loreto College!
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Did you know there are 4 ways you can support Cafs?
You can donate, fundraise, volunteer, and update your bequest wishes. As an organisation that supports 6,800 families through 44 active programs per year, Cafs welcomes all forms of community support.
Learn more about how you can support Cafs here: https://cafs.org.au/support-cafs/
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Ballarat Mental Health Collective is hosting a free event on October 8.
The Circle of Solidarity for Mental Health 2023 event will also be the launch of Ballarat`s own "Blue Tree Project".
For more information about this family friendly event, scan the QR code or visit Ballarat Mental Health Collective`s Facebook page.
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Cafs team is growing!
We currently have a number of exciting opportunities available within our Orange Door Team.
We are looking for experienced Child Wellbeing Practitioners to join our Ballarat team.
To find out more visit cafs.org.au/positions-available/
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Having meaningful conversations with family, friends and colleagues can help them feel connected and supported through life’s ups and downs.
Today is R U OK? Day.
An opportunity to initiate a conversation with those you care about. Here are 4 helpful steps to follow to guide these conversations, or you can visit https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask to learn more.
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