| Service Provider: | Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative |
| Service Name: | Youth Club |
| Service Description: | Ballarat District Aboriginal Cooperative Youth Club A youth club and dropin centre provides mutual support sporting activities recreational cultural activities camps and excursions for Koori Torres Strait Islander children and teenagers
General counselling and information about education health and housing are also available |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 5344 |
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| Service Provider: | Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative |
| Service Name: | Recreation Assistance |
| Service Description: | Ballarat District Aboriginal Cooperative Recreation Assistance Provides assistance in obtaining funding for Koori children and youth to participate in sporting activities |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 5344 |
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| Service Provider: | Ballarat City Council |
| Service Name: | Youth Services |
| Service Description: | Ballarat City Council Youth Services Youth workers provide information assistance referral linking to services and shortterm training for children and young people
Various programs provide consultation with children and young people 12 to 25 years old encouragement of participation in a wide range of recreational activities and development of leadership skills Services assist young people to initiate and develop programs and to promote young people s positive contribution to the community |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5320 5645 |
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| Service Provider: | Ballarat City Council |
| Service Name: | Business Incentive Packages |
| Service Description: | Ballarat City Council Business Incentive Packages New resident households in the municipality are eligible for Council s business incentives packages which are freely available in hard copy or on CDROM
My Choice for Living packages provide information on education health sports shopping youth services housing transport and Council services and include numerous vouchers donated by Ballaratbased businesses and providing residents with free or discounted products and services
My Choice for Business packages provide business information |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5320 5620 |
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| Service Provider: | Ballarat City Council |
| Service Name: | Continuing Committees & Advisory Groups |
| Service Description: | Ballarat City Council Continuing Committees Advisory Groups Specialised committees and groups act in an advisory capacity to Council on matters relating to the welfare of the community including aged disability services children s family services youth services recreation services arts culture services and ethnic multicultural services Membership of committees and groups includes community representatives councillors and may also include Council officers The Mayor is an exofficio member of all Council committees and advisory groups
The following committees and advisory groups exist in the municipality
Planning Development Review Committee
Ballarat Livestock Selling Centre Advisory Committee
Aquatic Centre Committee
Ballarat Recreation Board
Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Steering Committee
Ballarat Events Office Advisory Group
Migrant Services Advisory Committee
Conservation Strategy Implementation Advisory Committee
Ballarat Retail Board
Learning City Advisory Committee |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5320 5500 |
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| Service Provider: | Ballarat City Council |
| Service Name: | Youth Council |
| Service Description: | Ballarat City Council Youth Council A group of young people dedicated to representing the voice of youth in Ballarat Local youth issues are discussed and information is provided to the City of Ballarat The Council represents consults lobbies and advocates on behalf of young people to create new opportunities and to provide assistance in organising youth events and projects across the municipality |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5320 5644 |
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| Service Provider: | Ballarat City Council |
| Service Name: | Youth Headquarters (YHQ) |
| Service Description: | Ballarat City Council Youth Headquarters YHQ A dropin centre for young people between 12 and 25 years old to aces information meet new friends and speak to youth serices staff
Internet access magazines DVDs tea and coffee are available |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | 03) 5320 5644 |
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| Service Provider: | Ballarat Community Health Centre |
| Service Name: | Youth Alcohol & Drug Service |
| Service Description: | Ballarat Community Health Centre Youth Alcohol Drug Service Counselling consultancy and continuing care for children and young people 12 to 21 years old for drug and alcohol abuse and related health problems |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5338 4500 |
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| Service Provider: | Child & Family Services, Ballarat |
| Service Name: | Supported Accommodation & Assistance Program (Youth SAAP) |
| Service Description: | Child Family Services Ballarat Supported Accommodation Assistance Program Youth SAAP Supported accommodation for young people 15 to 25 years old who are homeless or at risk of homelessness The program assists the young people to develop selfreliance independence and crisis resolution skills and to reestablish family links improve access to social supports and move into longterm housing Limited afterhours assistance is available |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5337 3333 |
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| Service Provider: | Child & Family Services, Ballarat |
| Service Name: | School Focused Youth Service (SFYS) |
| Service Description: | Child Family Services Ballarat School Focused Youth Service SFYS A preventative and early intervention strategy designed to facilitate partnerships between schools and community services to support children and young people 10 to 18 years old within and outside the school system who are at risk of developing behaviours that may make them vulnerable to selfharm or who require support and intervention |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5337 3369 |
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| Service Provider: | Community Action for Youth (CAFY), Central Highlands |
| Service Name: | Youth Services, Planning & Coordination |
| Service Description: | Community Action for Youth CAFY Central Highlands Youth Services Planning Coordination A regional committee assists in the planning and coordination of youth services in the Central Highlands region Special projects issues analysis advocacy and youth forums are conducted and opportunities are provided for workers to network |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5332 8457 |
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| Service Provider: | Department of Education & Early Childhood Development, Central Highlands/Wimmera |
| Service Name: | Planning & Coordination, Education Services |
| Service Description: | Department of Education Early Childhood Development Central Highlands Wimmera Planning Coordination Education Services Provides access to public preschools primaryschool and secondaryschool education and supports private schools ensures that all Victorians have access to training and further education services necessary for the social and economic development of the State links training and further education to employment especially in highskill areas and areas of skill shortage and ensures that Government policies and service provision meet the needs of young Victorians
In addition the Department provides support and advisory services to the Ministers for Education Training for Education Services and for Youth Affairs as well as a number of statutory bodies |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5337 8444 |
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| Service Provider: | Department of Human Services (DHS), Grampians Regional Office |
| Service Name: | Health, Housing & Community Services |
| Service Description: | Department of Human Services DHS Grampians Regional Office Health Housing Community Services The Department of Human Services DHS plans funds and provides health community and housing services across Victoria
HEALTH
Public hospital health care
Community health
Ambulance services
MENTAL HEALTH
Public mental health care and disability support
Alcohol other drug prevention and treatment
HOUSING
Housing support services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness
Communitybuilding partnerships
AGED CARE
Residential care rehabilitation and independentliving support
CHILDREN
Child protection
Youth justice
DISABILITY
Support for people with intellectual sensory and physical disabilities
Support for people with dual disabilities
Support for people with neurological impairment or acquired brain injury |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5333 6669 |
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| Service Provider: | Department of Human Services (DHS), Grampians Regional Office |
| Service Name: | Health, Housing & Community Services |
| Service Description: | Department of Human Services DHS Grampians Regional Office Health Housing Community Services The Department of Human Services DHS plans funds and provides health community and housing services across Victoria
HEALTH
Public hospital health care
Community health
Ambulance services
MENTAL HEALTH
Public mental health care and disability support
Alcohol other drug prevention and treatment
HOUSING
Housing support services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness
Communitybuilding partnerships
AGED CARE
Residential care rehabilitation and independentliving support
CHILDREN
Child protection
Youth justice
DISABILITY
Support for people with intellectual sensory and physical disabilities
Support for people with dual disabilities
Support for people with neurological impairment or acquired brain injury |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5333 6669 |
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| Service Provider: | Fusion, Western Victoria |
| Service Name: | Breakfast Club & Day Trips, Community Dinners, Youth Events & Community Building |
| Service Description: | Fusion Western Victoria Breakfast Club Day Trips Community Dinners Youth Events Community Building The service provides programs for children and young people including the following
Breakfast Club provides a healthy breakfast for students who lack family connections
Lunch Times with a Difference provides structured activities during lunch to promote positive relationships between students and adult role models from the community
Day Trips provide a range of highenergy teambuilding activities
Community dinners provide a safe setting for young people and families to have a meal and get to know each other
Communitybuilding festivals that help communities work together are also held |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 9160 |
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| Service Provider: | Lead On Australia, Ballarat Office |
| Service Name: | Youth Advisory Board |
| Service Description: | Lead On Australia Ballarat Office Youth Advisory Board Offers young people the opportunity to voice their opinions and take action on issues that are important to them
The Board also ensures that work undertaken by Lead On remains relevant to young people in the Ballarat area |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | 0417 304 782 |
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| Service Provider: | Lifeline, Ballarat |
| Service Name: | Lifeline Telephone Counselling |
| Service Description: | Lifeline Ballarat Lifeline Telephone Counselling A twentyfourhour crisis telephone counselling information and referral service available nationally that provides an immediate and confidential opportunity to discuss a problem or concern
The service responds to callers of all ages with a wide range of concerns and emergencies including matters involving relationships domestic violence family issues youth issues child abuse depression anxiety loneliness unemployment grief problems at work or school homelessness money worries drug alcohol problems and suicide
A particular focus is suicide prevention and mental health |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | 13 1114 |
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| Service Provider: | Lisa Lodge |
| Service Name: | High-Risk Youth & Mentor Program |
| Service Description: | Lisa Lodge HighRisk Youth Mentor Program The program offers support by volunteer mentors for young people at risk |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5330 5000 |
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| Service Provider: | Making A Significant Change (MASC) |
| Service Name: | MASC Youth Residential Rehabilitation Program |
| Service Description: | Making A Significant Change MASC MASC Youth Residential Rehabilitation Program Provides accommodation in a residential rehabilitation program for young people 16 to 24 years with diagnosed mental illness and associated highrisk behaviours
The program is voluntary and available for up to two years Young people are expected to contribute and participate in the MASC community as part of their mental health recovery |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 9002 |
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| Service Provider: | Making A Significant Change (MASC) |
| Service Name: | MASC Youth Dual Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drug Service |
| Service Description: | Making A Significant Change MASC MASC Youth Dual Mental Health Alcohol Other Drug Service A service is available specifically for young people 16 to 24 years with diagnosed mental illness plus alcohol or other drug problems |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 9002 |
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| Service Provider: | Pinarc Support Services |
| Service Name: | Youth Groups (HACC) |
| Service Description: | Pinarc Support Services Youth Groups HACC Youth groups are available for children and young people 12 to 18 years old with disabilities The groups provide various social and recreational activities |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5329 1300 |
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| Service Provider: | Pinarc Support Services, King Street North |
| Service Name: | Youth Groups |
| Service Description: | Pinarc Support Services King Street North Youth Groups A range of groups provide a supportive and social atmosphere for children and teenagers 5 to 18 years old with disabilities Activities may include drama art craft excursions watching movies and swimming
Activities provide respite for families or carers |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5329 1300 |
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| Service Provider: | Regional Youth Affairs Network (RYAN), Central Highlands |
| Service Name: | Central Highlands Regional Youth Affairs Network |
| Service Description: | Regional Youth Affairs Network RYAN Central Highlands Central Highlands Regional Youth Affairs Network Regional Youth Affairs Networks bring together community representatives youth service providers and all levels of government in order to share information on regional issues to discuss youth policy to promote good practice in working with young people to celebrate young people s contributions to the community to engage young people through consultation and to assist governments to make informed decisions about policy issues that have an effect on young people |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5330 5000 |
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| Service Provider: | Scouts Australia, Ballarat District |
| Service Name: | Scouting |
| Service Description: | Scouts Australia Ballarat District Scouting Scouting is a worldwide youth movement that focuses on children and young people 6 to 26 years old and provides them with opportunities for fun and adventure as well as helping them to develop skills gain selfconfidence and learn teamwork initiative |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5330 3562 |
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| Service Provider: | Switch Youth |
| Service Name: | Youth Counselling |
| Service Description: | Switch Youth Youth Counselling Child and youth counselling and family mediation are available by appointment |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 1079 |
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| Service Provider: | Switch Youth |
| Service Name: | Youth Recreation |
| Service Description: | Switch Youth Youth Recreation A church ministry offering social and recreational programs for children and young people 12 to 25 years old |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 1079 |
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| Service Provider: | UnitingCare Ballarat Parish Mission |
| Service Name: | Transitional Housing Manager (THM), Grampians |
| Service Description: | UnitingCare Ballarat Parish Mission Transitional Housing Manager THM Grampians UnitingCare Ballarat Transitional Housing Service is a coordinating body for emergency transitional and shortterm accommodation for adults youth and families in the eastern part of the Grampians Region The program assists those in housing crisis or the homeless to establish a secure home environment through the provision of transitional accommodation financial assistance intervention and advocacy The Transitional Housing Manager also assists with the application of priority access to public housing to facilitate exit arrangements from transitional housing |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5332 1286 |
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| Service Provider: | UnitingCare Ballarat Parish Mission |
| Service Name: | Transitional Housing (THM) Youth |
| Service Description: | UnitingCare Ballarat Parish Mission Transitional Housing THM Youth Transitional accommodation for young people to assist those in housing crisis to establish and or maintain appropriate secure and sustainable housing |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5332 1286 |
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| Service Provider: | UnitingCare Ballarat Parish Mission |
| Service Name: | Alcohol & Drug Program |
| Service Description: | UnitingCare Ballarat Parish Mission Alcohol Drug Program A range of services provides assistance for young people and adults with alcohol and drug dependencies and support for their families Services include counselling consultancy continuing care dual diagnosis prisoner support youth outreach and youth residential withdrawal |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5332 1286 |
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| Service Provider: | Victoria Police: Ballarat Station |
| Service Name: | Police Services |
| Service Description: | Victoria Police Ballarat Station Police Services Victoria Police provides support for the community twentyfour hours a day 365 days a year Uniformed and nonuniformed police provide services concentrating on the maintenance of good order public safety and security across Victoria The police station provides assistance in situations involving family violence missing children young people and adults traffic or other accidents and victims of crimes including burglary theft and assault
Police also develop community partnerships to identify and solve local crime and safety problems This includes the work of community liaison officers who establish positive police involvement through Station Youth Officers Crime Prevention Officers and Neighbourhood Watch |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5336 6000 |
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| Service Provider: | Youth Works Ballarat |
| Service Name: | Training Program |
| Service Description: | Youth Works Ballarat Training Program A training program for atrisk children and young people 13 to 20 years old
Training is provided in the areas of literacy numeracy personal development and selfesteem
Handson practical training is also available and may include working on small engines bicycles woodwork music or computer training or other activitybased programs
The creative aspect of program is provided by BEST Youthworks Skitz |
| Suburb: | BALLARAT |
| Phone: | (03) 5331 9969 |
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