Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Council is part of the Statewide Disabled Persons Parking Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to enhance the ease of access to community facilities and services for people with significant mobility, sensory or intellectual disabilities. Permits issued under this scheme are also recognised in other States under reciprocal arrangements.

Council administers the scheme in accordance with statewide guidelines, to ensure consistent administrative practices. The scheme provides for two categories, with varying parking concessions, which are essentially based on the applicant's need for assistance.

Forms are provided through Council to be filled out by the persons Doctor. The form is then returned to Council for processing.

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Customer Service

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Active Ageing and Community Access services aim to;
Improve the quality of life by helping people maintain their safety and independence at home and in the community,
We actively promote capacity building and a restorative approach to care provided in the community,
We embrace the philosophies of an Active Ageing and Person Centred Approach which is based on the premise that all clients have the potential to make gains in their wellbeing and that Active Ageing and Community Access Services can improve their capacity to make these gains,
To reduce the impact of ageing and disability, on Moorabool residents and their carers.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Council has two community buses available for hire, one in Ballan and the other in Bacchus Marsh.

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Customer Service

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: This service provides the support & opportunity for people who are frail, aged and/or people with a disability to meet together and share a meal prepared by staff skilled in food preparation and nutrition. The service aims to reduce social isolation, provide respite for primary carers and companionship to clients. Transport to and from the venues can be provided.

Community meals are available at the following locations:
-- Dunnstown Recreation Reserve, Dunnstown
11.30 am - 2.00pm Tuesdays
-- Ballan Senior Citizens Centre, Steiglitz St, Ballan
11.30 am - 2.00pm, Wednesdays
-- Andy Arnold Centre, Bennett St, Bacchus Marsh
12.00 noon - 2.00 pm, Thursdays.

Fees
Minimal fees apply

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Coordinator Aged & Disability Services

Aims
The program aims to reduce social isolation and provide relief for primary carers.

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Senior Citizen's Clubs provide social and recreational opportunities for people over 55 years of age. Younger people with disabilities are also eligible to join.

Clubs are located at:
-- BACCHUS MARSH
Bennett St, Bacchus Marsh
Ph: 03 5367 3839
-- BALLAN
Steiglitz St, Ballan
Ph: 03 5368 1598
-- BLACKWOOD
Martin St, Blackwood
Ph: 03 5368 6795
-- BUNGAREE
Bungaree Rd, Wallace
Ph: 03 5334 0454

Fees
Minimal fees apply

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Customer Service

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. ww.bigadne

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A Living at Home Assessment is a person-centred assessment of the person and their carer's needs, which leads to a care plan and individualised service responses. A Living at Home Assessment is a broad, holistic needs based assessment and can include: a service specific assessment and care plan for the range of HACC services delivered by the assessing organisation; a referral action plan to both HACC and non-HACC services that cannot be met by the assessing organisation.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Moorabool Shire Council's Environmental Health Unit aims to protect and promote public health through a range of services specifically designed to protect the environment and community, enforce food safety regulations, wastewater management, conduct immunisations, prevention of infectious disease, accommodation and housing standards, public swimming pools and spas, hairdressers and beauty parlours, tobacco education and enforcement, nuisance complaints, needle and syringe management.

If you have any concerns regarding food poisoning, food adulteration or poor food handling, establishing a food business, hairdressers, beauty establishments, tattooists, swimming pools and spas, noise issues, pollution, nuisance complaints, immunisations sessions, applying for septic tanks

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Environmental Health Dept

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. ww.adv

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Moorabool Shire Council Flexible Respite

Respite Care supports the Carers of frail older people and people with a disability by providing a break from their caring responsiblities. Respite may involve planned regular breaks or occasional breaks throughout the year. Emergency respite is also available. The service responds to the individual needs of both the carer and the person being cared for. It could involve in home respite, community based programs or individual activity based respite.

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Coordinator Aged & Disability Services

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Council utilises the valuable services of volunteers in the Delivered Meals program and Adult Day Activity Programs. People interested in volunteering should contact the Council for more information.

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Age and Disability Services Coordinator

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Sharp-Safe container exchange program provides containers in public places for the safe disposal of syringes. When full, the containers can be returned to customer service centre and a new container collected.

Council staff are also available to collect and remove needles or syringes that are seen in public places in the Shire. Please notify the Council with specific location details.

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Customer Service

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The service provides assistance in the homes of frail aged and younger people with disabilities. Personal Care describes assistance with daily living activities that a person is unable to perform without assistance due to illness, disability or fraility. It could involve assistance with:
-- Showering, bathing, grooming and dressing
-- Monitoring medication
-- Assistance with getting in or out of bed
-- Meal times

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Coordinator Aged & Disability Services

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Youth Services Unit is committed to quality services in partnership with agencies, school and the community across the municipality. This includes promotion of young people's wellbeing and social health status within the context of their family, school and community environments.
Youth Services provides or promotes:
-- Advocacy on behalf of young people for the provision of information, services and facilities at a local, state and federal level.
-- Youth services that are responsive to existing and developing youth needs, promotion of leadership, encourage and showcase young people's talents and abilities and is strategically managed and integrated across service providers.
-- The development of effective youth policy at a local, state and federal level.
-- Effective partnerships with young people, schools and agencies to promote positive youth development in Moorabool Shire.
-- A positive image of young people.
-- Young people's artistic potential by creating opportunities to participate in performing and visual arts, music, literature and cultural activities.
-- Manages in conjunction with appropriate council departments existing youth facilities so as to minimise risk to users.

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Youth Services Coordinator

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. src=

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A range of respite services are available which support the person with a disability and their carers. Individual care plans are developed that may include one or several of the following support services:
-- In home respite - Support provided in the home which enables the carer to take a break.


-- Community based respite - Programs that are run in the community which provide support to people with a disability, enabling participation in activities of choice. (Darley Arts Program & Ballan Community House)


-- Individual community based respite - provides the opportunity for people with a disability to pursue and participate in activities of interest utilizing community based facilities and venues.


-- Weekend programs - Small group activities that provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in social / recreational activities - may include visiting local attractions such as markets or community events, sporting events, movie nights / days, BBQs, trivia and games nights/days, visiting theme parks or celebrating special events. Activities are planned in advance in consultation with participants, taking into account age, individual interests and personal needs. Groups meet together fortnightly and transport is provided to & from the clients home. Three groups operate specifically for adults, one for teenagers and one for primary aged children.

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Coordinator Aged & Disability Services

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
Shire Office And Ballan Works Depot, 15 Stead Street, BALLAN, VIC, 3342

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Immunisation is a simple, effective way of protecting your child against dangerous infectious diseases. Council offers a comprehensive free immunisation service for infants and school children including maintenance of records.

There are fourteen diseases for which it is recommended that all children (with very few exceptions) be immunised: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Poliomyelitis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Haemophilus Influenzae B, Meningococcal Serogroup C, Pneumococcal (Prevenar), Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Rotavirus. Babies are given their first dose of Hepatitis B at birth.
Session times:
-- BACCHUS MARSH - 9.30am - 10.30am, 1st Tuesday of month except November is the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Lerderderg Library, James Young Room, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh -- BALLAN - 10.00am - 10.45am, 3rd Wednesday of month at Ballan District Health Care 33 Cowie Street, Ballan.

School programs are also provided for Year 7 (Gardasil & Chickenpox), Year 9 Boys catch up 2014 (Gardasil) and Year 10 (Boostrix).

Area Serviced
Moorabool Shire

Initial Contact
Environmental Health Dept

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.