Sunshine Centre
Sunshine Centre
1st Floor, Harvester Centre, 4 Devonshire Road
View on Google MapsWe’re proud to be located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people.
Contact us
- Phone (03) 8311 9222
- Email [email protected]
You can also send us an enquiry using the form below.
Opening hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Services at this centre
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us.
Counselling
For couples, families and individuals, including children and young people.
early matters
Promoting and supporting healthy, safe, family relationships through educational programs for parents and children living in specific areas of Ballarat and Sunshine.
Family dispute resolution (mediation)
Helping couples who are separating or divorcing, and adult family members, to resolve their family law disputes.
Programs for men who use family violence
We offer men’s behaviour change programs (MBCPs) and men’s case management programs for men who use, or have used, family violence. Additional support is available for men who have completed an MBCP.
The Sunshine Centre is situated within a diverse cultural community. Interpreters are used frequently in our work.
We work collaboratively with local service providers including the courts, Women's Health West, Westcasa, the Sunshine Family Relationship Centre and police. We value our strong partnerships with broader services such as Intouch, Legal Services Board, Neighbourhood Justice Centre, Uniting Care Kildonan, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and community health centres.
Family violence program
The centre runs a comprehensive family violence program including assessment, partner contact, Men’s Case Management, Men's Behaviour Change Programs, and a behaviour change group for Vietnamese men.
State-wide services
Please contact these services directly via the links below.
Forced Adoption Support Service
Free, practical and emotional support for people affected by forced adoption.
Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
Free support for intercountry adoptees and their families, including, young adoptees, adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Redress Support Services
Free and confidential support for anyone making, or considering making, an application through the National Redress Scheme.
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
Monday evenings from 10 February 2025
Tuning in to Kids® (Ballarat / Sunshine) - early matters
Our free, 6-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help you to support your child's emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.
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Relationships wellbeing courses
Online & in Person
3 x 1-hour sessions, by appointment.
Prepare/Enrich
A pre-marriage, pre-commitment and relationship enrichment program.
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Womens courses
In Person
This group is currently at capacity.
Opening the Doors
A free support group for women who have experienced family violence and would like to join with other women to express themselves as well as regain their sense of self through learning, sharing, connecting and creating.
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Courses men using family violence
Online & in Person
Runs regularly in the Boronia, Cranbourne North, Kew, Shepparton and Sunshine areas.
Men's Behaviour Change Program
A free 20-week group program for adult men who have used violent or controlling behaviours towards their partner/s and/or children and would like help with managing their behaviour.
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Courses men using family violence
In Person
No groups are currently scheduled.
Vietnamese Men's Behaviour Change Program (Chương trình thay đổi hành vi của nam giới người Việt)
A free 20-week group program for Vietnamese-speaking men who want to end their use of controlling, abusive and violent behaviours in their relationships.
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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.