We’ve listened to your feedback and have expanded our Dad’s Tool Kit programs to support more dads, in more ways.
Welcome to Cafs
At Cafs, your contribution counts.
The wellbeing of children, young people and their families is at the heart of everything we do.
Our support programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
At Cafs, your contribution counts.
We’ve been supporting children and families as a proudly independent organisation for nearly 160 years and, in that time, we have expanded to deliver more than 44 innovative support programs specifically designed to meet the needs of people across the Victorian Central Highlands.
Even the smallest donation makes a difference to someone experiencing hardship.
Your gift, no matter the amount, will help Cafs continue to support people across the Victorian Central Highlands.
Donate* today by following the link.
Fleeing family violence often means leaving everything behind.
Thread Together helps people start again with clothing that brings comfort, confidence and care.
Contact Cafs on 1800 692 237 if you’re in need of clothing support.
QHub and Sonika are proud to be presenting the Ballarat Youth Pride Ball on Saturday June 28 from 5pm to 8pm as part of Pride Month in Ballarat.
This incredible poster was designed by a young person engaged with both QHub and Sonika.
Ballarat Youth Pride Ball is for LGBTIQA+ and questioning young people aged 12 to 18 and their friends [allies]. A fun celebration of Pride, this is a fully supervised event, and young people are required to register to attend.
A Victorian State Government initiative; drug, smoke & vape-free event; no pass outs; safe & secure.
Register your free ticket via Humanitix.
🏳️🌈 We’re halfway through Ballarat Pride Month 🏳️🌈
Have you gone to any of the incredible events that are happening over the month of June? If not, now’s the time to go get involved and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community.
View upcoming events here: https://ballaratpride.au/2025-pride-month
5 signs you should speak to us about our Housing Support:
1. You’ve received a notice to vacate your rental.
2. You’re struggling to maintain your public or community housing.
3. You’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of housing support.
4. You’re a young person needing stable housing.
5. You’re experiencing homelessness or at risk of it.
Contact Cafs today on 1800 692 237 for our housing support services.
This EOFY your donation can help provide brand new clothing to those in need.
Cafs’ Thread Together program redistributes clothing to vulnerable community members, including includes survivors of family violence, individuals experiencing homelessness, and families in need of warm clothing for their children during winter.
Without government funding, we rely on donations like yours to keep this essential service alive.
Donate via the link in our bio, by calling 1800 692 237, or coming in to our Ballarat office at 115 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350.
Meet Fiona 👋🏻
She’s here to help you feel more confident and in control of your money.
Through our free Financial Capability program, Fiona works alongside individuals to build everyday money skills, such as creating a household budget, understanding utility bills, checking you’re getting all the entitlements you’re eligible for and setting savings goals that actually stick.
The support is tailored to you and your situation. Whether it’s one-on-one coaching, practical advice, or referrals to other services, Fiona’s here to guide you every step of the way.
Available to residents in Ballarat, Hepburn, Pyrenees, Moorabool, Ararat and Golden Plains.
Appointments available in person, over the phone or via video.
Cafs is a place for putting children first, together.
Our Post Separation Cooperative Parenting Program supports parents through the challenges of separation, helping them build skills to co-parent respectfully and keep their children’s wellbeing at the heart of every conversation.
Contact Cafs today on 1800 692 237 for support.
Every relationship has its challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone.
Cafs’ relationship counselling helps families find their way back to connection and understanding. We help to create a place for reconnecting, together.
Contact Cafs today on 1800 692 237 for support.
Cafs acknowledges our past. In the spirit of reconciliation, we give deepest respect to Australia’s First Nations Peoples. Their histories, their stories, their resilience. Their connection to culture and land. The wisdom of their Elders past, present and emerging.
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