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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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08 Oct 25

Commissioner for Residential Tenancies and representatives from Department of Government Services visit Cafs

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) welcomed Dr Heather Holst, Commissioner for Residential Tenancies, along with members of…

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18 Sep 25

National Foster Care Week 2025

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is inviting members of the Central Highlands community to consider becoming foster…

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04 Jul 25

State funding to provide innovative services for locals experiencing financial hardship

Cafs will assist the community with increased access to free and confidential support when experiencing financial hardship.

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02 Feb 25

Dad’s Tool Kit expands for 2025

We asked for your feedback about the program and as a result, we’re expanding the offering to suit…

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22 Dec 24

Give a child the gift of education this festive season

For the second year, Cafs is launching its Back-to-School Campaign to support local children.

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27 Nov 24

Cafs attains Inclusive Employer Status 2024 – 2025

Cafs is proud to announce it has been named on DCA’s annual list of Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025.

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08 Nov 24

Cafs is calling for Community Advisory Committee Members

Cafs is putting the call out for members of the public to participate as part of the organisations Community Advisory Committee.

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27 Aug 24

New dates for Cafs Post Separation Co-operative Parenting Program

Cafs has new dates available for our FREE Post Separation Co-operative Parenting Program (PSCPP).

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