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.
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 🏳️🌈
A little extra can help change a life.
This EOFY your donation can help a young person feel seen, supported and safe through our Care Fund, supporting children and teens in care who don’t have family to lean on.
Your generosity can provide school supplies, sporting equipment, access to extracurricular programs and transforming residency housing into warm and comfortable homes.
Donate via the link in our bio, by calling 1800 692 237, or coming in to our Ballarat office at 115 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350.
Today we welcomed The Hon. Nick Staikos, Minister for Consumer Affairs, and @julianaaddison MP to discuss the state government’s funding for Cafs’ Financial Wellness Hub, which will help us support more people experiencing financial stress, across a broader region.
Our financial counsellor Emma explains some of the beneficial work our Financial Counselling team has been doing for our local community.
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Your EOFY donation can spark real change by supporting Cafs Incubator.
The Cafs Incubator allows us to test new ideas, pilot programs and explore better ways to care and connect. Your donation helps us fund this crucial work, ensuring we stay responsive and always focused on supporting community.
Donate via the link in our bio, by calling 1800 692 237, or coming in to our Ballarat office at 115 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Did you miss out on one of our stainless steel water bottles at the Begonia Festival?
Luckily these beautiful bottles are still available for purchase from Cafs’ Lydiard Street office and Central Highland Water’s Learmonth Rd and Maryborough offices.
All proceeds go towards Thread Together, helping to provide clothing to those who need it most 🧡
You don’t have to be extraordinary to change a life, just willing to care.
Foster carers provide safety, stability and hope when it’s needed most. Could you be the difference in a child’s life?
Visit the link in our bio to enquire and learn more.
Fleeing family violence often means leaving everything behind.
Thread Together helps people start again with clothing that brings comfort, confidence and care.
Contact Cafs on 1800 692 237 if you’re in need of clothing support.
QHub and Sonika are proud to be presenting the Ballarat Youth Pride Ball on Saturday June 28 from 5pm to 8pm as part of Pride Month in Ballarat.
This incredible poster was designed by a young person engaged with both QHub and Sonika.
Ballarat Youth Pride Ball is for LGBTIQA+ and questioning young people aged 12 to 18 and their friends [allies]. A fun celebration of Pride, this is a fully supervised event, and young people are required to register to attend.
A Victorian State Government initiative; drug, smoke & vape-free event; no pass outs; safe & secure.
Register your free ticket via Humanitix.
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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