For more than 150 years, we’ve been working together to meet the changing needs and aspirations of people in their communities.
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About Bethany
Our Purpose
We are here to work together to meet the changing needs and aspirations of people in their communities.
Our Impact
We aim to make sustainable change in people’s lives, at each and every stage. Every day we support families and individuals in Geelong and Western Victoria.
Our Stories
Supporting people when they need us most. Here are some of our stories about how people in our community are navigating life with support from Bethany.
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Building a new life in Geelong
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sally and her infant son James were experiencing the frightening intensity of a violent relationship and a lockdown.
Through ongoing emotional and mental health supports provided by Bethany, they are now well equipped and supported to make a fresh start in their new city.
We can’t wait to join our mates at BCYF Barwon Child, Youth & Family at tomorrow’s Geelong Pride March and Festival. We look forward to seeing you all there to celebrate with our rainbow community! 🌈
#GeelongRainbow #GeelongRainbowFestivalJoin us at Geelong Rainbow Festival tomorrow!
We will be at West Park in Geelong West with our friends at Bethany Group - Community Support and Kindergarten Services. You will be able to get your face painted, take a photo at our photobooth and learn about what both BCYF and Bethany have to offer our community, including information for families and about foster care.
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Excitement is building at BCYF Barwon Child, Youth & Family and Bethany as we officially come together as one merged organisation on 1 April, 2023.
As two like-minded not-for-profit organisations, we have supported our local community for more than 150 years. Collectively, this new chapter will see us offer 300 years of expertise and experience to those who need it most.
As we join forces, support for all members of our community will continue as normal, and for those receiving services from either organisation, nothing will change. We are still here for anyone at any time, working together to strengthen our community.
Under our new name (which we’ll share with you shortly), our network of kindergartens and tailored programs will grow, however our commitment to providing exceptional services will remain the same. From birth to adulthood, we are here every step of the way to help create a fair, safe and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. ... See MoreSee Less
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