Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

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. The assessment and care planning process sits within the service coordination framework and takes an ASM approach to:

• building on the person’s and carer’s autonomy, by offering choices and focusing on individual strengths and interests
• encouraging & supporting people to regain skills and capacities wherever possible
• strengthening social, community and family connections

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.

A Living at Home Assessment is a funded HACC activity delivered by designated HACC Assessment Services.

A SCTT referral is required from service providers – the referral should contain the following:

• Confidential referral cover sheet – clearly outlining the reason for referral
• Consumer information profile
• Summary and referral information profile
• Consumer consent to share information profile
• A copy of the Grampians Region Service Provider Home Safety Checklist (or your equivalent agency safety checklist)
• Any other templates considered appropriate/relevant

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Assessment and Care Management Workers are able to provide information on Council and other services in Ballarat for older people and people with disabilities. They are responsible for assessment of individual needs when people are referred for help and will arrange an appointment to visit the person at home.
Assessment staff can also assist with a range of care option available.
Assessment and Care Management Workers are also responsible for arranging a variation to the agreed care requirements.

Services available through the Home & Community Care program include Home Care, Personal Care, Respite Care, Home Maintenance and Food Services.

Fees
Fees are charged for all services, usually based on a sliding scale according to income. No one will be denied a necessary service because of an inability to pay. Council usually sets the fees schedule annually.
Charges for the service are assessed according to the income of a household. For pensioners there is a subsidised flat rate.

Initial Contact
HACC Intake & Referral Worker

Additional Information
The Telephone Interpreter Service is available to assist non-English speaking residents in applying for the Home Care Services. This service can be contacted by telephoning 131 450.

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

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.


The SAILS program provides daytime recreation and leisure support to adults with an intellectual disability. The flexible and tailored program reflects the interests and goals of individual participants, who have an active role in selection of activities.
email: SAILS@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Kohinoor is a day activity program which focuses on the individual needs of people and helps maintain and develop their skills by providing group and communal activities outside their home. Kohinoor also provides the chance for carers to take a break.
We offer a variety of activities such as:
-- Bus outings
-- Concerts
-- Discussion Group
-- Craft/games
-- Interesting Speakers
-- Other activities according to consumer needsPrograms run on Wednesdays from the City of Ballarat Community Centre, 417 Errard St South, Ballarat. Special activities may be run at other times.<

A monthly program of events can be obtained from the Centre.

Fees
There is a nominal charge for attendance which varies according to the activity. No-one will be denied access due to the inability to pay.

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Initial Contact
Manager kohinoor Community Programs

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A program run by the City of Ballarat to support families experiencing stress. Available to families with preschool children in the City of Ballarat.
Supported Respite Care
Care provided for three hours per week in the child’s own home.
Family Day Care Respite Provisions
Up to twelve hours per child per week in carer’s home. If necessary, one overnight stay per month for single parent families.
The service is available seven days per week, twenty four hours per day, all year round.

Fees
Supported Respite: Nominal fee according to income.
Family Day Care: eligible for Child Care Benefit Rebate

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Initial Contact
Supported Respite Child Care Coordinator, Sandy Brown.com/

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Home Care Services Ballarat provide in home support to frail aged people and people with disabilities who wish to remain in their own homes but require assistance to maintain their independence. Support of Carers is a vital component of Home Care Services. Home Care Services Ballarat are committed to providing flexible high quality services which appropriately meet the needs of eligible clients and their Carers.
Food Services
Food Services are a part of the integrated home care services provided by the City of Ballarat and include:
-- Delivered Meal Service
-- Skill development in planning and preparing mealsThe Delivered Meal Service, available Monday to Friday, provides a variety of meal choices delivered to the home.

Fees
Fees are charged for all services, usually based on a sliding scale according to income. No one will be denied a necessary service because of an inability to pay. Council usually sets the fees schedule annually.
Charges for the service are assessed according to the income of a household. For pensioners there is a subsidised flat rate.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
HACC Intake & Referral Worker

Additional Information
The Telephone Interpreter Service is available to assist non-English speaking residents in applying for the Home Care Services. This service can be contacted by telephoning 131 450.

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Home Care Services Ballarat
Home Care Services Ballarat provides in home support to frail aged people and people with disabilities who wish to remain in their own homes but require assistance to maintain their independence. Support of Carers is a vital component of Home Care Services. Home Care Services Ballarat is committed to providing flexible high quality services which appropriately meet the needs of eligible clients and their Carers.

Home Maintenance
The Home Maintenance Service aims to assist people who are unable to maintain their own homes to continue to live independently and safely. Home Maintenance can assist with minor repairs and modifications.
Work which can be undertaken includes:
-- Installation of hand rails
-- Replacement of locks, wire screens
-- Cleaning gutters and spouts
-- Repair of steps and doors

Fees
Fees are charged for all services, usually based on a sliding scale according to income. No one will be denied a necessary service because of an inability to pay. Council usually sets the fees schedule annually and current rates for services are availble on request.

Charges for the service are assessed according to the income of a household. For eligible consumers, a subsidised flat rate may apply.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
HACC Intake & Referral Worker

Additional Information
The Telephone Interpreter Service is available to assist non-English speaking residents in applying for the Home Care Services. This service can be contacted by telephoning 131 450.

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Home Care Services Ballarat
Home Care Services Ballarat provides in home support to frail aged people and people with disabilities who wish to remain in their own homes but require assistance to maintain their independence. Support of Carers is a vital component of Home Care Services. Home Care Services Ballarat is committed to providing flexible high quality services which appropriately meet the needs of eligible clients and their Carers.

Services include:

-- General house keeping – cleaning, shopping, meal preparation
-- Administration tasks – paying bills, appointments.
-- Skills development and Rehabilitation programs under direction from professional staff

Fees
Fees are charged for all services, usually based on a sliding scale according to income. No one will be denied a necessary service because of an inability to pay. Council usually sets the fees schedule annually and current rates for services are availble on request.

Charges for the service are assessed according to the income of a household. For eligible consumers, a subsidised flat rate may apply.

Travel Surcharge
There is a surcharge per km in additionto the hourly Home Care rate, if the service provided includes the provision of transport, either taking a client shopping, to appointments, or when the Home Carer travels to do these tasks for the client.



Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
HACC Intake & Referral Worker

Additional Information
The Telephone Interpreter Service is available to assist non-English speaking residents in applying for the Home Care Services. This service can be contacted by telephoning 131 450.

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Home Care Services Ballarat
Home Care Services Ballarat provides in home support to frail aged people and people with disabilities who wish to remain in their own homes but require assistance to maintain their independence. Support of Carers is a vital component of Home Care Services. Home Care Services Ballarat is committed to providing flexible high quality services which appropriately meet the needs of eligible clients and their Carers.

Home Maintenance
The Home Maintenance Service aims to assist people who are unable to maintain their own homes to continue to live independently and safely. Home Maintenance can assist with minor repairs and modifications.
Work which can be undertaken includes:
-- Installation of hand rails
-- Replacement of locks, wire screens
-- Cleaning gutters and spouts
-- Repair of steps and doors

Fees
Fees are charged for all services, usually based on a sliding scale according to income. No one will be denied a necessary service because of an inability to pay. Council usually sets the fees schedule annually and current rates for services are availble on request.

Charges for the service are assessed according to the income of a household. For eligible consumers, a subsidised flat rate may apply.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
HACC Intake & Referral Worker

Additional Information
The Telephone Interpreter Service is available to assist non-English speaking residents in applying for the Home Care Services. This service can be contacted by telephoning 131 450.

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Home Modification services are provided to assist eligible clients with the cost of simple home modifications and where clinically justified,more complex modifications.
Home modifications provide changes to a client’s home that may
include structural changes to increase or maintain the person’s
functional independence so that they can continue to live and move
safely about the house.
Examples of home modification activities could include:
• grab rails in the shower
• ramps (permanent and temporary)
• step modifications
• access and egress pathways through a property
• appropriate lever tap sets or lever door handles
• internal and external hand rails next to steps
For further information please contact the intake worker on 03 5320 5636.

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Sharps Safe container exchange program provides containers in public places for the safe disposal of syringes. When full, the containers are collected and the contents safely disposed of.

Ballarat City Council also provides a free sharps disposal service for insulin dependent persons. Sharps must be stored in glass or heavy plastic container and delivered to the Environmental Health Section for safe disposal.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
Environmental Health

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

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Ballarat City Occasional Child Care Centre is a regional service for families living in or visiting Ballarat. The Centre provides occasional care for children from 6 weeks - 6 years of age and may be used for shopping, attend appointments or meetings, recreation, study, casual work hours or just to have a break.

The Centre provides a safe and caring environment that offers:
-- A wide variety of stimulating play activities.
-- Interaction with other children and adults.
-- An environment that fosters individual development and increased social skills.

Fees
Fees are $5 per hour. Child Care Assistance is available for eligible parents/guardians.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
Team Leader

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

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Home Care Services Ballarat provides in home support to frail aged people and people with disabilities who wish to remain in their own homes but require assistance to maintain their independence. Support of Carers is a vital component of Home Care Services. Home Care Services Ballarat are committed to providing flexible high quality services which appropriately meet the needs of eligible clients and their Carers.

Personal Support
Support can be provided in home with:
-- Showering, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring.
-- Skills development and Rehabilitation programs under direction from professional staff

Fees

Fees are charged for all services, usually based on a sliding scale according to income. No one will be denied a necessary service because of an inability to pay. Council usually sets the fees schedule annually and current rates for services are availble on request.

Charges for the service are assessed according to the income of a household. For eligible consumers, a subsidised flat rate may apply.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
HACC Intake & Referral Worker

Additional Information
The Telephone Interpreter Service is available to assist non-English speaking residents in applying for the Home Care Services. This service can be contacted by telephoning 131 450.

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Available by appointment

Home Care Services Ballarat
Home Care Services Ballarat provides in home support to frail aged people and people with disabilities who wish to remain in their own homes but require assistance to maintain their independence. Support of Carers is a vital component of Home Care Services. Home Care Services Ballarat is committed to providing flexible high quality services which appropriately meet the needs of eligible clients and their Carers.

Respite Care
Respite care provides an opportunity for carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities

This may be regular or occasional breaks during the day/evening or some occasional overnight care.

Employment\Volunteer Work
The service is not available to provide care while the usual carer undertakes paid employment or unpaid volunteer work.

Fees
Fees are charged for all services, usually based on a sliding scale according to income. No one will be denied a necessary service because of an inability to pay. Council usually sets the fees schedule annually and current rates for services are availble on request.

Charges for the service are assessed according to the income of a household. For eligible consumers, a subsidised flat rate may apply.

Travel Surcharge
There is a surcharge per km in additionto the hourly Home Care rate, if the service provided includes the provision of transport, either taking a client shopping, to appointments, or when the Home Carer travels to do these tasks for the client.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
HACC Intake & Referral Worker

Additional Information
The Telephone Interpreter Service is available to assist non-English speaking residents in applying for the Home Care Services. This service can be contacted by telephoning 131 450.

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Area Serviced
Ballarat & district

Additional Information
TTY: 03 5320 5890

Address:
25 Armstrong STREET, BALLARAT, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

City of Ballarat runs a range of free programs providing entertainment, skills development and support for young people.

This includes looking after their wellbeing and fostering the promotion, development and enhancement of young peoples participation in all aspects of community life beyong home and school.

We encourage and empower young people to play a meaninful role in the decisions and processes which affect Ballarat’s youth culture. It is important to work towards young people having the right and the means to democratically participate in all aspects of society that affect them.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat

Initial Contact
Youth Services

Eligibility
Young people 12 - 25 years of age.

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