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Ballarat Centre

Ballarat Centre

1025 Sturt Street

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We’re proud to be located on the lands of the Wadawurrung people.

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You can also send us an enquiry using the form below.

 

Opening hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm



Services at this centre

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us.
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Counselling

For couples, families and individuals, including children and young people.
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early matters

Promoting and supporting healthy, safe, family relationships through educational programs for parents and children living in specific areas of Ballarat and Sunshine.
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Family dispute resolution (mediation)

Helping couples who are separating or divorcing, and adult family members, to resolve their family law disputes.

We also offer supervision, and can provide information sessions about our services to the community on request.

To find out more about any of these services or to book an appointment, please contact us.



State-wide services

Please contact these services directly via the links below.
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Forced Adoption Support Service

Free, practical and emotional support for people affected by forced adoption.
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Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service

Free support for intercountry adoptees and their families, including, young adoptees, adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
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Redress Support Services

Free and confidential support for anyone making, or considering making, an application through the National Redress Scheme.
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Workplace support services

In-person and online training and workplace support services designed to improve interpersonal relationships, promote effective communication, and resolve conflict.

Courses run by this centre

Child parenting courses
Online Only
Tuesday mornings from 4 February 2025

Circle of Security Parenting™ Program (Ballarat / Sunshine) - early matters

Our free, 8-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships.

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Child parenting courses
Online Only
Thursday evenings from 6 February 2024

Circle of Security Parenting™ Program (Ballarat/ Sunshine) - early matters

Our free, 8-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships.

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Child parenting courses
Online Only
Thursday evenings from 6 February 2025

Tuning in to Teens® (Ballarat/ Sunshine) - early matters

Our free, 6-week program for parents/carers in Ballarat and Sunshine can help you to support your teen's emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.

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Crisis support

We are not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000 (triple zero).

For urgent support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, SuicideLine Victoria on 1300 651 251, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

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