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.
5 signs you might benefit from our family relationships services:
1. You`re feeling overwhelmed by parenting challenges.
2. There`s ongoing conflict or separation affecting your family.
3. Communication has broken down between family members.
4. You`re caring for a child with complex disability or behavioural needs.
5. You want to strengthen your parenting skills and build better connections.
Contact Cafs on 1800 692 237 for free and confidential support.
Cafs Community Advisory Committee – applications close Monday 11 August 2025
Being part of the Cafs Community Advisory Committee is a meaningful way to support the Central Highlands region.
This group of dedicated locals meets in person every three months to share insights, provide feedback, and help shape Cafs’ work across the community.
There is no need to have accessed Cafs services, just a genuine commitment to making a difference for vulnerable children and families.
Your voice can help guide positive change where it matters most.
For more information and to apply click here: https://aurecruitment.actionhrm.com/myrecruit/newApplicationWizard.htm?pc=EFl0p-GJ82L_Idr33lJBpAxx
Cafs’ Children’s Contact Service (CCCS) offers a calm, family friendly environment where children can spend time with a parent or significant person who no longer lives with them.
Whether it’s a supervised visit or a supported changeover between carers, our team ensures the experience is safe, respectful and focused on the child’s wellbeing.
Available in Ballarat and Ararat. Call 1800 692 237 to learn more.
We`re Hiring: Executive Manager – Finance & Resources
Cafs is on the lookout for an experienced and visionary leader to join our team in this pivotal role.
If you`re a strategic thinker who thrives on innovation and is seeking a senior finance position where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Dylan Billington, Executive Manager – People & Engagement, at dylan.billington@cafs.org.au.
“Financial Counselling has saved me and my family” - Cafs Financial Counselling Client.
Money stress can feel impossible to escape, but with the right support, there’s always a way forward.
Our Financial Counsellors will help you understand your options and work with you to make a plan that suits your situation.
Contact Cafs on 1800 692 237 for free and confidential support.
It is NAIDOC Week - held across the country from 6-13 July 2025, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone of 50 years of recognising the voices, culture, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This milestone honours the legacy of those who came before, while shining a light on the emerging generation of young leaders grounded in culture, guided by community, and inspired to shape a future built on justice, unity, and self-determination. It is a moment to reflect, to honour, and to look forward with pride and purpose.
Register now for our next Online Information Session on Monday July 7th.
Take the first step to becoming a foster carer. Find out what is involved and what the step by step process is.
Register via our website.
Ballarat Pride Month may be ending, but our commitment to celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ voices never stops.
We’ll keep standing together, advocating for equality and embracing diversity every day of the year 🏳️🌈
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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