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25.01.2022 Do you want to become a Foster Carer but need to know more? Join us for an online information session. You can still become a Foster Carer during this time, in fact, your support is needed now more than ever.... We are hosting an information sessions remotely on Zoom this month on Tuesday, December 15. Those interested will need to register at [email protected] we will send you further information and invite you digitally to the Zoom session. #BCYFstrongertogether #fostercare #Geelong #Colac

25.01.2022 Our kinders have been celebrating NAIDOC Week in many ways including art and song. Belmont Community Kindergarten's acknowledgement of country is a beautiful interpretation of the theme, Always Was, Always Will Be. It is a privilege to live, work, learn and play on Wathaurong land.... #BCYFstrongertogether #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020

22.01.2022 JOB VACANCY | Executive Director, Client Services We are looking for an outstanding and highly ethical leader, with the capacity to initiate, lead and manage change in a challenging and dynamic environment, while concurrently achieving strategic and operational objectives. With significant experience in the leadership of a human service delivery system in a complex environment, you will be a strong relationship builder, collegiate, and at the forefront of planning, developmen...t and management of human services program delivery. You will have strong people and service management and development skills, and a successful track record in the provision of evidence-based services with a sound risk and Governance framework. For more information and to apply: https://www.bcyf.org.au//executive-director-client-servic/ #BCYFstrongertogether #Geelong #Colac #Geelongcareers

22.01.2022 JOB VACANCY EARLY CHILDHOOD EARLY INTERVENTION (ECEI) PRACTITIONER If you have an interest and experience in supporting children and families, we want to hear from you. There are two full time & one part time (0.8 FTE) maternity leave positions available. The NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach provides children aged 0-6 years who have a developmental delay or disability and their families/carers support to develop skills they need to take part in daily... activities, whilst achieving the best possible outcomes throughout their life. By using strong childhood developmental knowledge, the ECEI practitioner will engage young children and their families to access supports their child may need. BCYF offers a supportive team and culture, as well as great learning and development opportunities. Find out more and apply online: https://www.bcyf.org.au/current-vacancies/ #BCYFstrongertogether #GeelongCareers #NDIS #NDIA #ECEI

20.01.2022 I love everything about Christmas, like presents, decorations, family, food and the cookies and milk, Jimmy*, aged 11. Jimmy is one of many children and young people in care who is looking forward to a Christmas season of decorating the family home, opening presents on Christmas morning and a festive lunch with loved ones these are all wonderful moments many of us enjoy during the holiday season. These are also moments some of us take for granted. The most amazing gift ...you could give this festive season? A safe and loving home. To find out more about being a foster carer visit www.bcyf.org.au/foster-care/ To check out our online Out of Home Care Art Exhibition, visit shorturl.at/fvL58 *name has been changed to protect privacy. #BCYFstrongertogether #fostercare #Geelong #Colac #Christmas

16.01.2022 Christmas is about family, presents, food, Santa, sleeping, decorating and the Christmas tree - *Tom, aged 11. Tom is one of many children and young people in care who is looking forward to a Christmas filled with so many special memories wonderful moments many of us enjoy during the holiday season, but sometimes take for granted. Tom is having a magical Christmas this year in part because of his foster family, who are supporting him and nurturing him not only during ...Christmas, but every day. The most amazing gift you could give this festive season? A safe and loving home. To find out more about being a foster carer visit www.bcyf.org.au/foster-care/ To check out our online Out of Home Care Art Exhibition, visit https://bit.ly/3nIwaQr *name has been changed to protect privacy. #BCYFstrongertogether #fostercare #Geelong #Colac #Christmas See more

13.01.2022 Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, but for many in our community, it can be a difficult time. This year, more than ever, we need your help to spread some joy to the Geelong community this festive season. BCYF is proud to be collaborating with Bethany Community Support, bay 93.9 Geelong and the The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre to launch the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Find out more, including how to donate, here: https://www.bcyf.org.au/change-christmas-fo...r-a-local-famil/ #BCYFstrongertogether #Christmas #Geelong

13.01.2022 Have you increased your drinking habits recently? Our Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs team have some tips to help if you’ve been drinking more since COVID-19. Call 1300 022 293 for a confidential conversation or email [email protected]. Take our Make A Change quiz at www.bcyf.org.au/makeachange... We also work very closely with Barwon Health and Stepping Up to support people in our community if you are an adult seeking help for your own substance use you can contact Barwon Health on 1300 094 187 to access support. #BCYFstrongertogether #geelong

12.01.2022 On Thursday, the Geelong Community Foundation P500 donors will vote on their preferred grant recipient for $45,000. BCYF and headspace Geelong are in the running to fund the Youth Futures Crew Peer Education Project. We are excited to be finalists and look forward to the announcement tomorrow night. #Repost @geelongcommunityfoundation MEET THE ORGANISATION P500 Program... & () Barwon Child Youth and Family is an independent, not for profit community service organisation committed to achieving better outcomes for vulnerable communities across the Barwon Region. BCYF collaborates with partners to deliver evidence-based prevention, early intervention and treatment programs. BCYF services support people experiencing life problems, including school disengagement, unemployment, child protection issues, family violence, drug and alcohol misuse, mental health concerns, disability, homelessness, suicide and criminal justice issues, among others. The project seeking funding sits within BCYF’s headspace Geelong service platform that helps young people, aged 12-25, in four key areas: Physical health (including sexual health), Mental health, Alcohol and other drugs, and Work and study support. Headspace Geelong has been supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the Geelong community for over 12 years. The Geelong headspace site is one of the busiest in Australia and provides 7,000-10,000 occasions of service to young people each year. #geelongcommunityfoundation #p500program #supportinggeelong

11.01.2022 FREE kindergarten in 2021! Did you know 3 & 4 year old kindergarten in Colac and 4 year old kindergarten in Geelong will be FREE next year? In addition, unfunded 3 year old kindergarten programs in Geelong will have significantly reduced fees. Find out more about our kindergartens and register online now: https://www.bcyf.org.au/registration/

09.01.2022 #Repost headspace Geelong A Group Chat session is your opportunity to speak anonymously online to our mental health professionals and hear from others about a topic that will be discussed. Check out our group chats coming up next week at https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/group-chat/

08.01.2022 Sunshine Circles children and parent support program We currently have some places available for families living in Newcomb or Moolap with children aged 3-5 years old to join our Sunshine Circles group. During these sessions families will receive support from an Early Years Practitioner to learn short, fun activities that allows you to:... Introduce new ways to nurture and connect with your child Build child’s emotional regulation skills Build child’s self-confidence and sense of self worth Support a positive transition to kinder & school Have fun together! For more information or to register contact Kelly McFarlane on 0418 983 800 email [email protected] or visit our website: https://www.bcyf.org.au/early-years-s/early-years-supports/ #BCYFstrongertogether #geelongplaygroup #geelongkids #geelongkidsactivities

07.01.2022 How do I know if headspace Geelong is right for me? #Repost headspace can help with a whole bunch of things. Some of the reasons people visit us include: feeling anxious or stressed... problems with family and friends issues in romantic relationships questions about sex questions about gender and who you are attracted to bullying anger help with finding a job or getting into study physical health (including sexual health) concerns feeling down or depressed just not feeling yourself! Call us on 5222 6690 to make an appointment or if you have questions about our service.

04.01.2022 This year our partners Give Where You Live Foundation have launched the Holiday Help Campaign, to raise awareness of the support available during the holiday period. These free support services are here for you so please reach out if you need assistance, this time of year can be really tough. Remember eheadspace is also available for young people everyday of the year from 9am in the morning to 1am each night. You can speak to a youth mental health clinician online, headspace....org.au/eheadspace/, or over the phone on 1800 650 890. You can reach out for a one-off issue or if you've not been feeling yourself. It's okay to not be okay, and it's very okay to reach out for help. For more information visit: https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au/holidayhelp/

03.01.2022 FREE Book Offer for International Day of People with Disability! To celebrate IDPWD we are offering 40 Early Years Services in the Barwon region the opportunity to get involved in a simultaneous story time on Thursday December 3. BCYF Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) will send you:... A copy of A Friend Like Mine to add to your library If you haven’t signed up as yet, and would like more information on how to be involved, please see the attached link: https://bit.ly/3pxrcHk

03.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2020 theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. This recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for more than 65,000 years.... We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we work and live on, the Wathaurong people, and pay our respects to elders’ past, present. We thank them for the continued strength and support of their spirit and culture that inspires us in our pursuit of a vision of a community where all our people are safe, connected and empowered to live well. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC #BCYFstrongertogether #Geelong #Colac #alwayswasalwayswillbe @naidocweek

01.01.2022 The Geelong Giving Tree Appeal, through the generosity and support of the Geelong community, is hoping to raise $100,000 to ensure that every child and family are able to experience a little bit of happiness at Christmas. Donate now: www.geelonggivingtree.org.au/ $10 gives a gift from Santa.... $20 gives a parent or carer a gift for themselves for the first time in years. $30 helps a family celebrate over Christmas lunch. #Geelong #GeelongGivingTree #GeelongChristmas See more