Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Info: Not a hostel

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

APROTCH provides rehabilitation, including vocational, educational, recreational and individual support designed to meet the specific needs of adults experiencing a mental illness.

Programs include:
-- Art Group
This groups offers consumers the opportunity to work at their own ability levels and experiment with paints, pastels and charcoal. The group is run by a volunteer artist.
For adults 16 - 64 years with a mental illness
-- Leisure Skills
This group is for high energy people who enjoy participating in sport. The group plays basketball, cricket, goes swimming, bushwalking and usually has a yearly trip to an MCG football match.
For adults 16 - 64 years with a mental illness.
-- Guitar Group
This group is available for beginers to advanced. Lessons are geared to the participants level of expertise.
For adults 16 - 64 years with a mental illness.
-- Drop In
Drop In is encouraged when structured programs are not available.
For adults 16 - 64 with a mental illness.
-- Newsletter Group
Basic IT skills are required to contribute to our own newsletter 'Momentum'.
For adults 16 - 64 with a mental illness.
-- Get Fit and Stay Fit
Get Fit and Stay Fit program gives participants the opportunity to try various forms of sporting activities with the option for ongoing participation. For adults 16 - 64 with a mental illness.
-- Furniture Restoration
The members of this group are able to restore either their own pieces of furniture or work on a group project. Consumers have creative control over their own furniture and are also able to learn to French Polish.
For adults 16 - 64 years with a mental illness.
-- Woodwork
A woodwork group where people are able to make various items which they can then take home. People are able to use scrap wood available to make CD racks, magazine holders, chopping boards and key holders.
For adults 16 - 64 years with a mental illness.
-- Gardening Group
A group learning skills for gardening, including vocational skills and rotates around the homes of group members as requested.
For adults 16 - 64 years with a mental illness.

Area Serviced
City of Ballarat, Shires including Moorabool, Golden Plains and Hepburn.

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8:30.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments ww.biga

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Diabetes Nurse Educators work with individuals with diabetes and their families to better understand and manage diabetes and other related conditions.
Programs delivered by the diabetes educators include:
• Diabetes education individual consultations
• Carbohydrate counting (type 1 diabetes)
• Getting Started (people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes)
• DAFNE – Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (type 1 diabetes group program)
• Diabetes Annual Review Clinic

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Dietitians provide information about healthy eating to individuals, families and community groups. They support people to achieve their health goals by learning about food and good nutrition . Dietitians can give advice about diet to help manage conditions such as:
• Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
• Heart Disease
• High Cholesterol
• High Blood Pressure
• Weight Loss
• Weight Gain (high energy)
• Coeliac Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Label Reading
• Paediatric nutritional issues
• HACC services

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Alcohol and Other Drug Services program Delivery: AOD Counselling. AOD related Acquired Brain Injury Resource Worker. Health Promotion. AOD Home-Based and Inpatient Withdrawal Services. AOD Therapeutic Support Groups. Needle & Syringe Exchange Program and Mobile Safety Worker.

Initial Contact & Additional Information:
Enquiries & AOD Intake Worker - Contact Reception on 5338 4500.

Some of the above services are also available at other Ballarat Community Health sites, such as: Sebastopol Site, 260 Vickers Street.
PROTCH Site, Corner of Queen Street and Dytes Parade. Wendouree Cooinda, 10 Learmonth Road.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Youth Home Based Withdrawal Service provides an opportunity for young people, 12 - 21 years, to withdraw from alcohol and other drugs and be supported in home, as an outpatient, or in hospital depending on suitability after assessment.
The agency Alcohol & Drug staff are a friendly group of highly qualified professionals.

Eligibility
Young people, 12 - 21 years, who wish to withdraw from alcohol or other drugs.

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Exercise Physiologists specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behaviour modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic disease and injuries. They provide services to clients with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer, COPD, arthritis at falls risk and other musculoskeletal conditions. Assessment with exercise physiologist is required for the development of individual exercise programs.
BCH provide many group programs which cater for different fitness levels.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Bulk Billing Only

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The program addresses the needs of a small group of up to ten participants re questions often asked, such as: What is family violence? Why and how does it happen? Can it be stopped? What about the children? What about me? Hope do women cope? What hope is there for the future? How do I look after myself, my children?

The group meets weekly for eight weeks, and is held twice yearly – or more often according to need.

Individual counselling is also offered by the agency, as an alternative to group work.

An interview is required to access the group, but this can be arranged by telephone.

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat

Initial Contact
Family violence counsellor, via reception.

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Relax Relax is a group program to assist people to reduce the stress of daily life. Research has demonstrated positive benefits of exercise and relaxation for people with anxiety and depression.

Courses: 8 weeks run thoughout 2010 at Ballarat North Community House, 6 Crompton St, Ballarat. Coordinator Alison Demuth can be contacted on 5329 1101.

Contact:
Margaret Stangl or leave your details with Reception (03) 5338 4500

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Bulk billing available for concession card holders and children under 16 years.

After-Hours Arrangements:
Please call After Hours GP on 1800 022 222
Weekdays- 5PM to 8:30AM
Weekends- 24 Hours
Public Holidays- 24 Hours.

Services available include:
General family medicine
Women's health & family planning
Child and adolescent health
Men's health
Older persons health
Mental health
Minor surgery and Wound Management
Health screening and education
Skin checks
Liquid nitrogen freezing therapy
Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation & counselling
Health assessments and Care Plans
Child & adult immunisations
Pathology Collection (Patients of this clinic only)

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A range of counselling services using various therapeutic models including: individual, family, art and play, trauma, psychodynamic counselling, solution based and competency based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy.

The service is available at Ballarat Community Health:

Cooinda, 10 Learmonth Rd, Wendouree
Sebastopol, 260 Vickers St, Sebastopol
APPROTCH, Cnr Queen St & Dyte Pde, Ballarat
Ballarat City, 710 Sturt street, Ballarat


Fees
Dependent on capacity to pay. Nominal fee of $8.00 with Health Care Card, $12 without.
However no client is denied service if they are unable to pay. For clients under eighteen years, no fee is expected.

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Health information, education, seminars, workshops, presentations, displays.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This service assists schools and community agencies to work more effectively together to support young people at risk. The objective of the program is to keep young people (aged 10-18) connected to school and community. It focuses on building partnerships and community development. Annual brokerage funds are available for programs to meet gaps in existing services. Brokerage rounds usually close in March, with projects designed to be completed in the school year.

Individual brokerage funds are sometimes available for young people that meet eligibility criteria where no other funding sources are available.

Area Serviced
Central Highlands region

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Provides support to young people aged 15 - 25 years who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or affected by family violence.
The aim of this program is to re-establish links with the family where appropriate and assist young people with independent living skills, education and training and accessing safe, secure and affordable housing.
Any young person requiring information about emergency or supported accommodation can call the Centre and speak with a worker, but all young people requiring support must first contact “Opening Doors”.

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

Initial Contact and Referral Pathway
Referral via “Opening Doors” located at Ballarat UnitingCare 105 Dana Street Ballarat 9am – 5pm weekdays or by
Tel: (03) 5332 1286 8:30am – 5pm Weekdays 1800 825 955 after hours and weekends
Fax: (03) 5332 2474

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments.c

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Liver Clinic provides information, counselling, medical advice and treatment for clients affected with Hepatitis B and C. Also provides education sessions to Groups about Hepatitis, Living with Hepatitis and the consequences.

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Information, counselling and support around management and recovery from anxiety conditions such as panic attacks, agoraphobia, social phobia and general anxiety.

Qualified counsellors are employed by the Centre using various therapeutic models including:
-- Individual therapy
-- Family therapy
-- Art and play therapy
-- Psychodynamic counselling
-- Solution based and competency based therapy
-- Cognitive behavioural therapy
-- Narrative therapy.The service is also available at other Ballarat Community Health Centre Sites:
-- Cooinda Site, 10 Learmonth Rd, Wendouree
-- Sebastopol Site, 260 Vickers St, Sebastopol
-- APPROTCH, Cnr Queen St & Dyte Pde, Ballarat

Fees
Dependent on capacity to pay. Nominal fee of $6.50 However no client is denied service if they are unable to pay. For clients under eighteen years, the service is free.

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments ww.adva

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This is a free service providing disposable needles and syringes and condoms, for any member of the general community. It also provides a collection point for safe disposal of used needles and syringes.

The service is also available at other Ballarat Community Health Centre sites:

-- Cooinda Site, 10 Learmonth Rd, Wendouree
-- Sebastopol Site, 260 Vickers St, Sebastopol

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm Mon - Fri, for inquiries or Phone 03 5338 4500<

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Provides an opportunity for people, over 21 years of age, to withdraw from alcohol and other drugs and be supported in home, as an outpatient, or in hospital, depending on suitability after assessment.
The agency Alcohol & Drug staff are a friendly group of highly qualified professionals.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Two facilitated walking groups are available:
1. Sebastopol (260 Vickers Street) meet at 11am Wednesdays during school terms. Walkers are usually accompanied by BCH staff. New participants are welcome and will begin on a modified schedule if required. Walks are sometimes scheduled from alternative venues such as Victoria Park. Prior registration is required for participation in the walking groups.

2. Stockland Wendouree. Available for all but specifically designed to encourage physical activity by people with limited mobility. Walking group meetings at Muffin Break inside Stockland at 8am on Tuesdays. Walks include a number of circuits around the inside of the centre, enabling various walking speeds. The group meet up at various intervals to complete Tai Chi. New walkers are always welcome, with pre-registration required. This is a facilitated walk designed to overcome all weather barriers with a safe, flat walking path.

The Groups meet as follows:
Sebastopol - 11.00 am - 12.00 pm Wednesdays
Stockland, Wendouree - 8.00 am - 9.00 am Tuesdays

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Provides services to clients, particularly the frail aged, who require the assessment and management of:
• Mobility needs to enable them to maintain maximum independence in their daily life
• Capacity to participate in exercise programs, including the falls and balance program, where they have an underlying physical condition that may interfere with their ability to participate
• Neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. This includes Physio Gym for Stroke that provides ongoing support and management for people in the community who have suffered a stroke.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Podiatrists provide professional foot care for all ages. The service includes;
• Gait analysis/orthoses
• Diabetic care and assessments
• General treatment
• Ingrown toenails/nail surgery
• Footwear advice
• Foot wound care

Podiatrists are also available to provide educational presentations to community groups on foot care.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Smoking Cessation - individual appointments and follow up with tailored advice for smoking cessation.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
No Fee (means tested)

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Doctor and Nurses available for advice in all areas of sexual health (both male and female - all ages). Also specialise in pregnancy testing and individual confidential counselling for young people to support and facilitate informed decision making.

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Provides parenting skills and support for young parents (mothers and fathers).

Service Option 1
Young Parent Weekly facilitated workshops. Activities designed in consultation with group participants. Activities vary from week to week. Includes a range of personal and parental learning as well as fun activities. Designed to encourage social interaction as well as parenting and life skill development.
Workshops held weekly during school terms from 1.30 - 3.30pm Wednesdays.

Service Option 2
Young parent education support. Specific support to maintain or return to education during pregnancy or parenting. Individual support to overcome barriers to education such as childcare, transport and access to appropriate courses. Brokerage support is available. Education support is not case management and is designed to work in partnership with any existing service support provided for young parents.

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Ballarat Type 2 Diabetes Support Group Once a month, Monday 4pm at Sebastopol. For more information contact Kathy Allen 0418 175 880

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A support group for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The group meets on the 1st Friday of each month, from 1.00 pm to 3.00pm. Contact: Ray (5336 1518) or Merl (5332 4113)

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

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

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Movin’ On program provides support for young people with a recent experience of mental illness.
It aims to assist individuals with setting and attaining goals, mental health awareness, preventative strategies and educational and vocational opportunities.
Family and carer support and education is also available.
Movin'On collaborates with Centacare to provide the KickStart program which provides peer and group support.

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries

Address:
12 Lilburne STREET, LUCAS, 3350

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

PARTH aims to better address the mental health needs of homeless young people by providing information and training to youth workers and facilitating networks to develop and deliver these services.

The goal is to establish better links, mutual understanding and co-operative working relationships between young people and health/mental services. As such, the project can be classified as a community development/community education program.

Counselling referrals for young people aged between 12 and 25 years can be made through the program.

Area Serviced
Greater Ballarat area

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5338 4500 for enquiries & appointments s