Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Cafs is a workplace which respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and practices.

We offer a safe and welcoming environment for everyone; as an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and as a service provider of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.

Cafs' Reconciliation Action Plan supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion.

Learn more about our Apologies and Recognitions

Latest

Expression of interest - original artworks for Cafs

Cafs is seeking expressions of interest from creative people within our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to develop artwork for two significant projects - an artwork to be featured in Cafs' Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2021-2023 and adapted for reporting and promotion of the RAP, and an original mural to be painted on site, at Cafs Family Contact Centre in Black Hill, Ballarat.
Thread Together is coming to Ballarat - volunteers needed!

Cafs will soon be launching a fantastic new partnership with Thread Together to provide people in need across the Ballarat region with brand-new clothing and accessories. Thread Together is a not-for-profit organisation driving social and environmental change by redistributing excess clothing stock through purpose-designed clothing hubs. Without Thread Together, many of these items would end up in landfill.
Captain Moonlite to ride again this Friday

Larger-than-life projection art installation Captain Moonlite Rides Again – Visual Stories of Ballarat Pride kicks off this Friday with an online launch streamed live online.
Cafs Consumer Advisory Board Sub-Committee - call for applications

Are you interested in becoming a Consumer Representative? Would you like to be involved in Cafs service planning? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Cafs is looking for a diverse range of people to join its new Consumer Advisory Board Sub-Committee (CAB). The CAB provides advice and works with Cafs on how we can make our services better for our community.

Gender Diversity

Challenging gender roles and stereotypes is an important priority for us.
White Ribbon Workplace

We were proud to be one of the original eight organisations in Australia to receive White Ribbon accreditation; an accreditation which we retain today.
Rainbow Tick

We are Rainbow Tick Accredited and provide an LGBTIQ+ inclusive environment for our staff and clients.
Inclusive Employer

Cafs is officially an ‘Inclusive Employer 2019-2020’, as determined by the Diversity Council of Australia.
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

We embrace the richness of our communities’ diversity and are committed to ensuring our services meet the needs of all community members.
Access and Disability

We are committed to creating a fully inclusive and accessible community for all people.