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Description

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.

Activities

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

Contact Details

Description

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.

Activities

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

Operating Hours

Centres are located at:

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

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Description

Child & Family Services (CAFS) provides a divese range of services which include Family Services, Out of home care and support services, Family Violence Support & Men's Behaviour Change, Housing and Homelessness Support Services, Gambler's Help Services, Financial Counselling, Youth Care, Residential Care, and CAFS Thread Together Hub.

Activities

CAFS provides a number of services which include Family Services; in-home support, Day Stay Program, parenting and mentoring groups; Parenting Assistance and Skills Development Services (PADSD) for families referred by Child Protection, Families First & Child FIRST; Out of home care and support services; Family Violence Intervention & Family Support Programs, Housing Support Services, Gambler's Help Service, Financial Counselling, PACT programs (Housing advocacy and support), VCAT Duty Service.

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00AM to 5:30PM

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Description

The Department of Health & Human Services is a Victorian Government department that plans, funds and delivers community health and housing services in line with the government's vision for making Victoria a stronger, more caring and innovative state. Services include a range of specialist support programs which are available for individuals with disabilities.

Activities

The Office of Housing provides public housing assistance and Bond Assistance. Grampians Youth Justice Unit offers services for youths who have been placed on statutory orders by the Criminal division of the Children’s Court and for those exiting Youth Justice. The Victorian Child Protection Unit investigates matters where it is alleged that a child is at risk of harm including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. (Phone 1800 000 551)

Operating Hours

8.30am to 5.00pm

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Description

Salvo Connect Western offers programs for pregnant women, and women & couples with children. These include: Program MEA - Emergency accommodation for women who are experiencing homelessness; Program MaC - Medium term accm for young women, pregnant or with children; Young Families Connected - Medium term accm for young couples, or women with children; Outreach service - ongoing support, parenting programs; Children's services; LARF - Mentor Program for children aged 7 - 15 years, Child Care.

Activities

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Description

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society provides assistance to those in need through home visits, practical support and friendship.

Activities

Specialised services are available in the areas of aged care; homelessness, family violence, drug and alcohol, out reach, employment options and health. People needing assistance can either ring the welfare line between 10am and 3pm weekdays or they can attend at the assistance centre.

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