Department of Human Services - West Division - Ballarat Office

Address:
402 406 Mair Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5333 6669

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm
Friday: 8:45am - 5pm

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Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Multiple and Complex Needs (MACN) Initiative is underpinned by the Human Services (Complex Needs) Act 2003. The Act was established to ensure that necessary planning for service delivery would occur for some of Victoria's most vulnerable community members. An eligible person for consideration by the MACN Panel is a person who:(a) has attained 16 years of age; and (b) appears to satisfy two or more of the following criteria: (1) Has a mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1986; (2) Has an acquired brain injury; (3) Has an intellectual impairment; (4) Is a drug or alcohol dependent person within the meaning of the Alcoholic and Drug-dependent Persons Act 1968, and (c) has exhibited violent or dangerous behaviour (further criteria must be met); and (d) is in need of intensive supervision and support (further criteria must be met).

Address:
402 Mair Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5333 6669

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:45am - 4pm
Tuesday: 8:45am - 4pm
Wednesday: 8:45am - 4pm
Thursday: 8:45am - 4pm
Friday: 8:45am - 4pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The School Nursing Program primarily services the families and children in the 6 - 12 years age group. The key function of this program is health surveillance and assessment of school entrants, referral and follow-up services, early detection and intervention on identified health problems and general health promotion, education and support to families and school communities. Regional teams of nurses with expertise in child health and development deliver the programs to State, Catholic and Registered Primary Schools within the Grampians Region. The School Nursing Program also includes a Secondary School Nurse Program that has a primary focus on health promotion and education to address the health needs of the secondary school age population and secondary schools communities in 15 selected State Secondary Colleges within the Grampians region. The School Nursing Program is available at Department of Human Services offices in Ballarat, Ararat and Horsham and outreach services, as required. Enquiries can be made to 5333 6669 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on School Term Days only.

Address:
402 Mair Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 1800000551
W: Visit website www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm
Friday: 8:45am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A State Government Statutory Child Protectin Program which receives and responds to notifications of alleged child abuse and neglect of children aged 0 - 17 years. Any member of the community is able to make a notification of child abuse or neglect which will be investigated by the Child Protection Program. Child Protection is available at Department of Human Services offices in Ballarat and Horsham with outreach services to other areas, as required.

Address:
402 406 Mair Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5333 6669
W: Visit website www.health.vic.gov.au/srs/

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm
Friday: 8:45am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Department of Human Services' SRS Program works with the supported residential services sector to promote quality care and accommodation for residents of SRS facilities. Concerns regarding the operation of a SRS should be raised with the staff or proprietor of the service. Complaints may also be referred directly to the Department, in writing, over the telephone, or in person by contacting the Manager, Primary Health Services.

Address:
402 Mair Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5333 6053

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm
Friday: 8:45am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Project aims to improve outcomes for rural Victorians who are clients of HACC funded District Nursing Services and residents of high level PSRACS. A key focus of the project will be to support and strengthen the wound management practices of staff already providing these services within the Victorian community.
The Wound Management CNC will support these regional health services by:
providing on-site consultations to clients with chronic and complex wounds. Being available for other consultations and support via phone, email and teleconferencing etc. Facilitating relevant education and training to meet identified needs. Building capacity of staff by tailoring programs specific to each health service including mentoring, case conferences, small groups etc. Acting as a resource and assisting staff in networking to build support systems and encouraging staff in strategies to maximise best practice wound management within a contemporary evidence base.

Address:
402 406 Mair Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 03 5333 6530

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm
Friday: 8:45am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
402 406 Mair Street, BALLARAT, VIC, 3350

Contact:

Ph: 1800 065 445

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:45am - 5pm
Friday: 8:45am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Office of Housing provides housing to eligible Victorians in need of housing assistance.Types of housing include: Public Housing, Emergency & Transitional Accommodation, Long-term Rental Housing, Bond Loan Scheme, Removable Housing, Disability Renovations, Koori Housing, Victorian Homeless Strategy, Crisis Housing, Housing & Support Program, Support Assistance Accomodation Program. Specific eligibility criteria applies for each housing program and should be discussed with Office of Housing staff. Housing services are available at Department of Human Services offices in Ballarat and Horsham. Outreach services are available in Bacchus Marsh, Ararat and Stawell. A 24 hour Maintenance Call Centre is available by telephoning 131 172

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