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01 Apr 26

Central Highlands Water delivers boost to Cafs’ Thread Together program

Central Highlands Water (CHW) has donated 100% of funds raised through the sale of Choose Tap reusable stainless-steel…

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17 Mar 26

Illuminate – Great Women of Ballarat 2026

Congratulations to our CEO, Wendy Sturgess on being recognised as one of the Great Women of Ballarat 2026.…

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29 Jan 26

Supporting stronger families: Cafs offers free parenting programs for 2026

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is pleased to announce a new suite of free parenting programs commencing…

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27 Jan 26

Cafs urges community members to seek financial support

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is encouraging individuals and families across the Central Highlands region to seek…

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06 Jan 26

Foster Carer Information Sessions

Register to attend one of our Foster Carer information sessions.

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04 Dec 25

Cafs launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to promote inclusion

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is proud to announce the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program,…

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04 Dec 25

Cafs Gambling Harm Awareness Event

On Wednesday 19 November 2025, Cafs hosted a powerful community event to raise awareness of gambling harm and…

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17 Nov 25

Cafs stands with Ballarat to end Gender-Based Violence during 16 Days of Activism

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is proud to stand with communities across Ballarat, Victoria and the world…

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22 Oct 25

Cafs supports Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2025: Help is available and recovery is possible 

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is proud to support Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2025, running from 27…

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14 Oct 25

Poverty is crushing for kids – it’s time for change

As Anti-Poverty Week 2025 begins, Cafs CEO Wendy Sturgess has called for urgent action to break the cycle…

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