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.
It is Trans Day of Remembrance. It’s a day to remember and honour those who have lost their lives to transphobia and violence.
Throughout the country, community vigils will be held this evening to mark the day – which you can attend in your local city.
Find out more about Trans Day of Remembrance via tdor.org.au
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At Cafs, we are incredibly proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia.
By participating in the DCA Inclusive Employer Index, we continue to demonstrate our commitment building an inclusive workplace.
We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that the differences our people and service users bring to our organisation add to our strength.
The DCA Inclusive Employer Index is based on a national survey of over 3,000 Australian workers and seeks to determine how inclusive is the Australian workforce for a diversity of employees, and what impact inclusion has on performance and wellbeing.
It is Gambling Harm Awareness Week (18 to 24 November).
This year’s theme is ‘Know what`s behind the game`
Gambling products can be confusing, and people don’t always know the real chances of winning.
Gambling harm can not only hurt your self-esteem, relationships, physical and mental health, work, and social life, but it can also impact those around you.
Learn more about Gambler’s Help via our website.
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We recently held our annual Cafs Carers Day.
It is a day where our incredible Cafs Carers, children and young people in care come together for a day of activities and experiences.
Special thanks to our supporters – Mars Wrigley, UFS Pharmacies and Cave Hill Creek for your generosity.
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The @springfest_ballarat Raffle is on again this year! Only 600 tickets are available, don’t miss out!
The prize pool is full of goodies, thank you to the incredibly kind donations of a range of businesses across Ballarat:
Ryans IGA Supermarkets
Rotary Club of Ballarat
Vic Urban Plumbing
Travis Price Illustrator
italk travel & cruise
Cyclescape
RACV Goldfields Resort – Creswick
Western Bulldogs Football Club
Michael Unwin Wines
SpringHill Farm
Paley Print Co
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Planet Fitness – Delacombe
All proceeds from this raffle are reinvested back into the Ballarat community. We are incredibly grateful to be a Community Partner of SpringFest and a recipient of a portion of the funds raised, which contribute towards the delivery of Cafs Thread Together service.
Get your tickets online via the SpringFest website.
It is Transgender Awareness Week - we are celebrating Trans and gender diverse pride!
Meaningful trans allyship is more impactful than ever before – and our trans joy is more powerful than ever before. Let’s combat the rise in anti-trans discrimination with inclusion, education and pride.
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Investing in Our Future, Empowering Our People!
In the last year, we’ve put significant effort into strengthening our team`s capabilities – and the results are clear!
We’re thrilled to introduce our Workforce Capability Framework, a cornerstone for how we develop our people and grow internally.
In 2024, we’re celebrating the highest number of internal promotions across every level of the organization, a true testament to our commitment to nurturing talent.
Looking for a workplace that sees your potential, fosters growth, and values your development?
Check out our latest vacancies at cafs.org.au and see where your future could take you!
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The Cafs office is closed Tuesday 5th November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.
We will reopen at 9am Wednesday 6th.
You can find a range of crisis contact information here: https://cafs.org.au/crisis-contact-information
