Community Initiatives & Events
We are always looking at ways in which we can engage our community and provide meaningful ways in which they can learn, support and give back. We want to live in a community where all children have a good start to life, where families are safe, loving and connected and where there is opportunity for everyone to participate.
The community initiatives we run annually help us to achieve these aims, and we invite our community to join us by getting involved. If you are a local business, a community member or just want to connect with us to help us with our initiatives, please contact us at: donations@bethany.org.au – let’s start the conversation!
Duluth Model Masterclass
22-23 March 2023
Geelong Candlight Vigil
3 May 2023
In May each year, together with Safe Steps Victoria and The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre, Geelong’s city centre turns purple, as we light a candle to remember women who have died due to family violence.
Bethany Little Things Appeal
1-30 June 2023
With the rising costs of living, many families are unable to afford many of the little things in life that we take for granted. Our annual June appeal raises funds to help buy these little experiences for local families.
Surf Coast Century
16 September 2023
This September, we’re working with the Surf Coast Century to raise vital funds to end family violence. And, with your help, together we can change the story. Can you make your run count?
16 Days of Activism
25 November – 10 December 2023
During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world will unite to raise awareness about gender-based violence.
In Geelong, The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre, together with Bethany and other Barwon Area Integrated Family Violence Committee members, will be presenting a very special art exhibition at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre until February 3, 2023.
Geelong Giving Tree Appeal
11 November – 5 December 2023
For more than 20 years, Bethany has run the Giving Tree Appeal, raising funds to help support hundreds of local families in need at Christmas. Can you help change Xmas for a family in need?
So great to see the Book Bunnies Appeal receive such wonderful coverage in the Warrnambool Standard. We're working with Collins Booksellers Warrnambool to ensure local children in need can enjoy the wonder of books.
If you'd like to get involved, you can purchase and pledge any book in store for a child 0-18 years at 25% off from now until 5th April. We will then distribute the books to children in need across the South West.These two cuties on the front page of today's paper will surely inspire many other contributors to this year's Book Bunnies appeal! Thanks Warrnambool Standard for helping spread the word.
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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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