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A Masterclass in managing domestic violence in our community
3 February - Tragically, the incidence of domestic violence continues to grow across Australia. Statistics show that one woman per week is lost at...
A heart-felt thank you to our community
29 December - A heart-felt thank you to our community for again generously showing how much you care for people in our region who may be struggling...
Support the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal and share the joy of giving
12 December - Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, but for many in our community, it can be a difficult time. This festive season, we need...
Bethany and Deakin Unite to support LGBTIQA+ Youth
26 August – In celebration of Wear it Purple, Bethany Community Support and Deakin University celebrated together to ‘Wear it Purple’ to show their...
Surf Coast Century raises $3500 to support Bethany
19 September - Bethany Community Support was the official charity partner of The Surf Coast Century ultra marathon this year, to help raise funds to...
Emergency Relief when our community needs it most
13 September - With the rising costs of living impacting each and every one of our everyday lives, the impacts are felt even more with families and...
Hundreds of families visit our Kindergartens during Open Week
With free three and four year old kindergarten next year, all Bethany Kindergartens were open for families to visit during Education Week from 23 to 27 May, 2022, and hundreds of families took advantage to explore.
Bethany’s Little Things Appeal helps support families as costs of living rise
Thanks to the generosity of people and businesses within our community, Bethany raised more than $13,000 and are now providing families and individuals in Geelong and Warrnambool with “little life-enriching experiences”.
Announcement of CEO
9 June - The Boards of Barwon Child, Youth & Family (BCYF) and Bethany Community Support (Bethany) have announced the appointment of Mr Grant...
Bethany Group and BCYF to merge
Joint statement Thursday 14 April 2022 Bethany and BCYF and have today announced they have agreed to merge into a new single organisation....
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.
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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