We aim to be active, sensitive to local issues and provide leadership and resources to assist community development at the local level.
Regional Offices
Staff from Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh and Ararat offices recognise that it is essential that they are involved in their local communities. We aim to be active, sensitive to local issues and provide leadership and resources to assist community development at the local level.
School Focused Youth Service
SFYS is run in partnership with Ballarat Community Health Centre. It aims to build links between schools, community organisation’s and community activities. One of the major strategies is to provide and administer a brokerage fund that allows schools and community groups to apply for small amounts of funding to run activities and support students. Contact the Coordinator on 5337 3333.
General Community Involvement
CAFS staff are involved in a range of community-building activities including:
- Ballarat Regional Multi-Cultural Council
- Strengthening Generations--Ballarat Communities That Care®
- Wendouree West Community Renewal
- Best Start-Safe Start
- Community development in Delacombe and Sebastopol as part of the Ballarat Family Services Innovation Project. This includes establishing a community house in Delacombe.