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Geelong Giving Tree Appeal launches

Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, but for many in our community, it... Continue reading Continue reading

Our Community Vision: A Youth Art Exhibition

An innovative, one-night-only youth art exhibition Our Community Vision showcased local young people’s vision for... Continue reading Continue reading

Brief Interventions: practical strategies to get back on track

A free short-term counselling service for people concerned about their mental health and wellbeing is... Continue reading Continue reading

BCYF manager recognised at state awards

BCYF Manager Family & Community Services Toni Gauntlett has been recognised with a state award.... Continue reading Continue reading
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Celebrating foster care families: Georgia’s story

During Foster Care Week 2022 (September 11-17), Barwon Child, Youth & Family (BCYF) is celebrating... Continue reading Continue reading

BreakThrough: practical support for people impacted by substance use

Families and friends impacted by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use can access information... Continue reading Continue reading

Winifred Nance Kindergarten welcomes seniors for ageless play

Children at Winifred Nance Kindergarten have been enjoying fortnightly visits from seniors as part of... Continue reading Continue reading

BCYF & Bethany to merge

Barwon Child, Youth & Family (BCYF) and Bethany Community Support (Bethany) have today announced they... Continue reading Continue reading

Rotary Club of Belmont raise $145,711 for Social Inclusion Program

We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Belmont who raised an incredible $145,711... Continue reading Continue reading

Meet one of BCYF’s Foster Carers: Jennie

BCYF foster carer Jennie and her husband see themselves as the “lucky ones”. “For us... Continue reading Continue reading
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In the spirit of reconciliation, BCYF acknowledges the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar People who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay respect to them and their elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to Country.

We acknowledge their wisdom and appreciate that their communities supported and empowered each other long before us, as we strive to support and empower our community with inclusion, commitment and integrity.