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Location: 115 Lydiard Street North,, Ballarat Victoria

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Amount raised: $4,268.06

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Foster Carers

The need for foster carers doesn’t stop during a crisis. And sadly, it can become even greater. That’s why we’re seeking new carers to provide vulnerable children and young people with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

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Children supported in Cafs out-of-home care programs on any given night.  

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Individuals and families supported per annum

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News

  • 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. Read more

  • 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. Read more

  • 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. Read more

Events

  • Legacy Centre Tours

    Tours of our Legacy Centre are on hold until further notice. Read more