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.
Got that Friday Feeling thinking that there must be something more to your career?
Check out these great opportunities with Cafs, caring for, working with and making a positive difference in the lives of young people in our community:
Team Leader - Youth Care and After Hours
Team Leader - Youth Case Management and Better Futures
Visit https://cafs.org.au/positions-available/ for all the latest career opportunities.
#friday #fridayvibes #morethanajob #CafsCares #OurCommunity #careers
REGIONAL FOSTER CARE INFORMATION SESSIONS
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Foster Carer with Cafs why not join one of our upcoming information sessions?
ONLINE - Monday, May 6
ARARAT - Monday, May 27
BACCHUS MARSH - Wednesday, May 29
Register today at www.cafs.org.au/foster-carer-information-session.
#Takethefirststep #FosterCare #caringforkids #OurCommunity #fostercarejourney
#CafsCares
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Being a Foster Carer doesn’t have to mean a full-time commitment, and we don’t need superheroes. Just ordinary people who care, with some time.
Thanks to @ballaratcourier for this great story.
Read the full story here: https://shorturl.at/bfoC6
#fostercare #fostercarejourney #CafsCares #caringforkids #OurCommunity
DONOR THANKS
We love to say a big public thanks to donors who support the work of Cafs in the community and this time we have TWO great organisations who have made generous donations to our Thread Together program.
1. Thanks to Grill`d Community Matters program and Grill`d Ballarat customers who nominated Cafs as a recipient of funds.
2. A HUGE thank-you to Chantal Parry from @zyiaactiveau who made an amazing donation of brand new activewear. These fabulous brand new items are already in the Clothing Hub and Mobile Wardrobe and going out to people in our community.
Thank-you for your generosity and ongoing support of Cafs.
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Cafs visit www.cafs.org.au/donating or contact thanks@cafs.org.au.
#donate #OurCommunity #CafsCares
Out Social is the latest offering from @qhubballarat, giving space to LGBTIQA+ 18-25 year olds to connect with others, get out and have some fun with a series of fabulous events planned for Term 2.
For more information or to register please get in contact with the QHub Team via email (qhub@ds.org.au) or phone 9663 6733.
#lgbtiqa #inclusion #CafsCares
This Anzac Day, Cafs would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to, and reflect on, the service and sacrifice of the many former residents of the Ballarat Orphanage who served in wars across the twentieth century.
We reflect on their courage and spirit which helped shape our nation into what it is today.
For more information about our History and Heritage records please contact records@cafs.org.au.
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#LVW24 #LesbianVisibilityWeek #lesbianvisibilityweek #CafsCares #InclusionAndDiversity
At Cafs we know that when a young person seeks assistance from our Housing & Homelessness Team a lack of secure accommodation is just the tip of the iceberg.
The data does not accurately reflect the serious problem of domestic and family violence for children and young people. We know that family violence is overwhelmingly the most common reason why children and young people need a bed and help.
On Youth Homelessness Matters Day we are calling for increased funding for crisis homelessness services so that children and young people are not living in unsafe and violent environments.
If you would like to sign the petition calling on the Federal Government to develop a standalone National Child and Youth Homelessness and Housing Plan visit
www.yfoundations.org.au.
If you, or someone you know needs housing support please contact Cafs on 1800 692 237 or visit cafs.org.au.
#YHMD24 @yhmday #homelessnessprevention #youth #CafsCares
