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Central Highlands Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice and information and community legal education for people who live, work or study in the Grampians Region. Their office is based in Ballarat and can assist with information about family law, family violence, fines, credit and debt. A Youth Lawyer is available to see people on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please call to make an appointment.

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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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Centacare provides a generalist counselling service to individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship issues.

Conciliation is a specific service for parents who are separates and wish to reach an agreement with an ex-partner about issues such as care and contact of children. Conciliation is designed to allow parents to reach agreements themselves in the best interest of children without the complexity of court proceedings.

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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.

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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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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.

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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)

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8.30am to 5.00pm

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The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) is a service provided by the Department of Justice and Regulation. It provides free and confidential dispute resolution services. The DSCV can help you resolve a wide range of disputes without having to resort to taking legal action.

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DSCV can help resolve common neighbourhood disputes; disputes about anti-social behaviour including bullying; workplace disputes; disputes within schools; disputes within committees and clubs. The DSCV offer practical strategies, mediation services, education programs and conflict resolution workshops. The DSCV can arrange an interpreter if required and can accommodate people with disabilities and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Weekdays 9:00am to 5:00pm

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Gives free information and support to help people recover from the effects of crimes and guide them through the legal process. Victims of Crime can refer to appropriate services in Ballarat. Interpreters are available on request. Permission to access services for under 18 year olds may require parental/guardian consent.

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Phone 1800 819 817 (Call Centre available 8.00am to 11.00pm 7 days a week including public holidays)
Text Line 0427 767 891

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Victoria Legal Aid provides free legal information and education to all Victorians in the following areas: Access and Equity, Civil Justice, Family Law, Criminal Law, Chambers, Managing the quality of our legal services and Research and Analysis. Focus is placed on prevention and early resolution of legal issues.

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Legal Advice Line : 1300 792 387
Free Call : 1800 081 719 (Ballarat Office)

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