At Cafs, we're here for children, families and individuals across Victoria’s Central Highlands, providing care, expertise, compassion and practical support through life’s challenges.
Cafs provides inclusive, accessible support for individuals, families & young people across the Central Highlands—because no one should face life’s challenges alone. From financial counselling & housing assistance to foster care, family support & disability services, our programs are here to help when you need them most.
Foster Care
Whether it’s a weekend, a few weeks or something longer, every kind of care matters. With Cafs, you’ll be supported and trained to provide the right care in the way that suits you.
Anyone can find themselves in financial difficulty for all sorts of reasons. Cafs free financial counselling service supports over 1,500 people each year across Ballarat, Ararat, Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh.
At Cafs, we offer a range of programs tailored for families at every stage of life. From parenting workshops to family casework, we help build strong, healthy relationships and support parents to create safe, nurturing environments for their children.
We’re here to support children, adults and families to break cycles of harm and build safe, loving relationships – free from violence, fear or control.
Cafs delivers a range of housing and tenancy support programs for people in our community, including specialised services for young people and members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
New clothes help people find work, keep kids warm, or rebuild after family violence. Cafs’ Thread Together program provides brand-new clothes from Australian retailers.
QHub at Cafs provides free, safe, and inclusive support for LGBTIQA+ young people in Ballarat, helping them connect, thrive, and access mental health services.
With your generosity, we can continue providing essential support to vulnerable families, ensuring a better future for children and young people in Regional Victoria.
“We nurture communities to feel safe, connected, and full of possibility. With compassion and care, we support people of all generations, fostering healing, sparking hope, and creating meaningful change. Guided by respect, integrity, collaboration, kindness, and innovation, we listen deeply, act early, build life skills, offer therapeutic support, and strengthen the bonds that hold communities together.”
Together, we create lasting change in our community
From family support to life-changing services, your generosity empowers the most vulnerable in our community.
Bequests
Leaving a gift to Cafs in your Will means leaving a legacy of positive change in our community. Your generosity will help change the lives of children, young people and families.
Volunteering with Cafs is a meaningful way to contribute to the wellbeing of those in our community. Whether you’re helping with special projects, supporting our Thread Together program or simply lending a hand where it's needed most, your involvement makes a lasting difference.
Fundraising is a powerful way to support your local community. Whether through workplace giving or personal initiatives, your contributions help provide vital care and support to vulnerable children, families and individuals across the Central Highlands of Victoria.
New clothing can provide dignity, warmth and a fresh start. Cafs' Thread Together program supplies brand-new clothes to those in need, thanks to donations from Australian retailers.
At Cafs, we truly care, our values are aligned and we provide a supportive team culture. This offers a great environment and creates opportunities to thrive and progress. Together, we can make a positive impact.
