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AA is a group of people who share their common problem of alcohol addiction to help each other recover from alcoholism. Dialling the 24 Hour Help Line 1300 222 222 will automatically take you to AA Ballarat.

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For local meetings visit website - www.ballarat.aameetings.org.au.

24 Hour Help Line 1300 222 222

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The Good Sports Accreditation Program is a partnership between the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF), national, state, regional and local sports bodies, and the government sector, to develop a safer and healthier community. The Program helps sporting clubs manage alcohol responsibly. Displaying the Good Sports logo confirms that the club promotes a responsible attitude towards alcohol and provides a safe environment for players, members, families and supporters.

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The Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) was established by members of the Ballarat and district Aboriginal community in 1979. It became a co-operative to deliver health, social, welfare and community development programs to local Aboriginal people.

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BADAC Medical Clinic
Koorie Family Services
Early Years Learning & Development
Children & Youth Services
Kinship Care
Aboriginal Family Lead Decision Making (AFLDM)
My Aged Care
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Support
Social & Emotional Wellbeing Program
Justice Support

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The Ballarat Community Health Centre provides the community with quality and affordable health care whilst promoting health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with the community, to create opportunities and supportive environments which empower people to develop healthy lifestyles and prevent or manage illness.

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Services provided include:
- Alcohol and Other Drug Services
- Health Education and Promotion
- Youth Outreach Service
- Youth Housing (Homelessness/Accommodation services)
- Creating Connections (Life and Living Skills for Homeless Youth)
- Youth Support Services
- Sexual Health Clinic
- Counselling
- Refugee and Immigration Support
- Youth Lawyer
- Mental Health / Community Health Nursing
- Support Groups
- Child Care
- Family Violence Survivors Women's Support Group

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Centres are located at:

Lucas - 12 Lilburne Street, Lucas
Wendouree - 10 Learmonth Road, Wendouree
Sebastopol - 260 Vickers Street, Sebastopol

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Free sharps disposal service, including collection of syringes from public places (e.g. playgrounds) and provision of sharps containers.

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The Family Drug Helpline is a 24 hour service offering support, information strategies for change and referral to anyone affected by another's alcohol or other drug misuse. People calling the Helpline may be concerned about a relative, friend, workmate or neighbour. The drug of concern may be alcohol, an illegal substance, or a prescription drug.

The helpline is provided through a partnership between Family Drug Help, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Service to ensure a responsive 24 hour service

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The Helpline is staffed by trained Peer Support Volunteers from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Calls outside these hours are normally answered by professional staff at Turning Point Directline telephone support service. All Peer Support Volunteers have personal experience of a family members misuse of alcohol or other drugs within their family or friendship group. We believe that this experience gives Peer Support Volunteers an understanding of the needs of others who share this experience.

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The Family Drug Helpline is a 24 hour service offering support, information strategies for change and referral to anyone affected by another's alcohol drug or gambling addiction. People calling the Helpline may be concerned about a relative, friend, workmate or neighbour. The drug of concern may be alcohol, an illegal substance, or a prescription drug. Gambling help for families and friends also available. The helpline is provided through a partnership between Family Drug Help, Turning Point Alc

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We provide practical help, information and support to families and friends affected by someone's drinking, drug use or gambling. We deliver professional and peer-based services across Victoria including counselling, support groups, education programs and a 24-hour helpline from staff and volunteers with lived experience of supporting a loved one.

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24/7

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Supporting families and friends with a loved one with a drug or alcohol problem plus a genuine 24/7 phone support line manned by trained volunteers.

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Needle & Syringe Program - provide free needles, swabs and syringes for injecting drug use, as well as providing a return facility for the safe disposal of used syringes and needles. Free condoms and lubricant are also available.

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