Cafs internal image hero

News & Events

Filter by:

39 results found.

Featured Article Image

07 May 26

For Baby’s Sake Program Launches in Ballarat

In an Australian first, the “For Baby’s Sake” program, which supports parents, including fathers, both before and after…

Tell me more
Thumbnail for Cafs welcomes Respect Victoria funding to strengthen respectful and safe relationships for Ballarat families

07 May 26

Cafs welcomes Respect Victoria funding to strengthen respectful and safe relationships for Ballarat families

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) has welcomed funding from Respect Victoria to deliver a new early intervention…

Thumbnail for Former Ballarat Orphanage Heritage Interpretation Opening

20 Apr 26

Former Ballarat Orphanage Heritage Interpretation Opening

Former residents, their families and friends are invited to join the City of Ballarat for the formal opening…

Thumbnail for Cafs launches new Financial Wellbeing Virtual Helper to support community access to financial counselling

08 Apr 26

Cafs launches new Financial Wellbeing Virtual Helper to support community access to financial counselling

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is proud to announce the launch of a new online Financial Wellbeing…

Thumbnail for Central Highlands Water delivers boost to Cafs’ Thread Together program

01 Apr 26

Central Highlands Water delivers boost to Cafs’ Thread Together program

Central Highlands Water (CHW) has donated 100% of funds raised through the sale of Choose Tap reusable stainless-steel…

Thumbnail for Illuminate – Great Women of Ballarat 2026

17 Mar 26

Illuminate – Great Women of Ballarat 2026

Congratulations to our CEO, Wendy Sturgess on being recognised as one of the Great Women of Ballarat 2026.…

Thumbnail for Supporting stronger families: Cafs offers free parenting programs for 2026

29 Jan 26

Supporting stronger families: Cafs offers free parenting programs for 2026

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is pleased to announce a new suite of free parenting programs commencing…

Thumbnail for Cafs urges community members to seek financial support

27 Jan 26

Cafs urges community members to seek financial support

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is encouraging individuals and families across the Central Highlands region to seek…

Thumbnail for Foster Carer Information Sessions

06 Jan 26

Foster Carer Information Sessions

Register to attend one of our Foster Carer information sessions.

Thumbnail for Cafs launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to promote inclusion

04 Dec 25

Cafs launch Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to promote inclusion

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is proud to announce the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program,…

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get our latest news and updates on your inbox.

Sign up now