Support Services
At Compassionate Ballarat, we understand that life can be tough at times. That's why we have compiled a list of support services available in Ballarat to provide guidance and help for those in need. Whether you are dealing with mental health issues, family violence, grief, sexual assault, or any other personal issue, there is support available. Our aim is to ensure that everyone in Ballarat has access to the necessary resources and services to help them through difficult times.
Anglicare
49 Lydiard St South,
14 Victoria St, Bakery Hill
103 Napier St, Creswick
Ballarat & District Community Support Register
Register your details for relevant authorities in case of accident or illness.
Ballarat Community Health Centre
Doctors, Community Programs, Alcohol & Drug Services, Mental Health, NDIS, trans and gender-diverse services, etc.
Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre
Four neighbourhood houses provide support for education, community activities, migrant assistance and jobs support via Jobs Victoria.
Office of Catherine King MP.
Commonwealth Government services
For assistance with Commonwealth services such as Centrelink, NDIS, Veterans Affairs
5 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat,
Services for Specific Groups
Aboriginal Support Services
1 Drummond St Nth
Ballarat
Monday to Friday,
8.30am – 5pm & Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am - 8pm
Koorie Services Hub
403-407 Main Road Golden Point 03 430 80781
Dementia Support
National Dementia Hotline.
24 hours.
4 East St South
Ballarat.
Bigger Hearts Dementia Alliance
Dementia-friendly walking trail.
Domestic Violence Counselling
The Orange Door.
Family violence support for victims and perpetrators.
WRISC Family Violence Support.
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre.
1800 015 188 (24 hours).
National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service.
1800 737 732 (24 hours)
Men’s Referral Service.
1300 766 491 (24 hours)
Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Aid 5331 5999
Document witnessing by a Justice of the Peace
Free document signing services are available at the following centres, but phone first to confirm
hours
Police Station
20 Dana St Ballarat
VIC 3350
Mon – Fri 11:00am-6pm
Barkly Square
25 Barkly St
Ballarat VIC 3350
Thu 12pm-1:30 pm
Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre.
Ballarat Hospice Care.
LGBTIQA+ support
Ballarat Pride Festivals
Headspace Zaque. Support for 12-25 year old’s,
28 Camp St, Ballarat
53044777
LBGTQIA+ Ballarat Newsletter
Pride in Place at Uniting for Housing support
Styled for Success
Provides free styling advice and one free formal outfit for interviews, appointments or events.
5333 5600 styledforsuccess@bgt.org.au
Victorian Government Concessions Information
Including health and utilities such as energy, water, hardship provisions, etc
Multicultural support services
Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council provides a wide range of services.
5383 0613
Learning
Central Highlands Association of Neighbourhood Houses
Provides support for neighbourhood houses and the many learning services the houses provide
Central Highlands Libraries
Personal computers can be booked at all libraries, assistance is available from library staff and
occasional technical help sessions can be booked.
Permaculture
The Ballarat Permaculture Guild shares knowledge about permaculture and the sustainable
practices.
Overview of all services listed under mycommunity pages
Arts Culture & Heritage
Children
Education
Families
Recreation and Sport
Indigenous
Cultural Diversity
Aged Services
Disability Access
Community Facilities & Organisations
Environmental Groups
Youth