Welfare Centres

Salvation Army Ballarat - Contact Ph: (03) 53 315 001

Uniting Care Outreach Centre Ballarat - Contact Ph: (03) 53 321 286

Centacare - Contact Ph: (03) 53 378 999

Child and Family Services Ballarat - Contact Ph: (03) 53 373 333

Chisholm Street Centre - Contact Ph: (03) 53 317 556

Gambling Help

Gambler's Help Counselling for Problem Gamblers and their families

Relationships Australia - For crisis counselling and information 24 hours call Gambler's Help Toll Free 1800 156 789
To contact the Gambler's Help program at the Ballarat office of Relationships Australia Telephone, 03 5331 1558 or Toll Free 1800 243 696

Gambler's Help  FREECALL 1800 156 789, 24 hour 7 day free anonymous and confidential telephone advice, information and referral to counselling statewide if your gambling is a problem.

Domestic Violence

Every person has the right to be safe. Violence is a crime. Domestic violence has an enormous impact on the physical and mental health of women and children.

Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre (for support)
Tel.(03) 94869866
Crisis line:(03) 9373 0123 or FREECALL 1800 015 188

WRISC - WOMEN'S RESOURCE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT CENTRE
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm
119 Lyons St Nth, Ballarat 3350
phone: (03) 53 333 666
or email: wrisc@netconnect.com.au

Child Abuse

The protection of children from abuse and neglect is a shared responsibility of family, community and the State. A range of services is available to help
families and children who need support.

Centres Against Sexual Assault (for support and counselling)
Contact Ph: 1800 806 292

Sexual Assault

These centres offer a specialist support, advice and counselling service for all victims of sexual assault, male and female, adults and children.

Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault Ballarat Base Hospital
Contact Ph: (03) 53 204 487

Sexual Assault Crisis Line 
Contact Ph: (03) 9349 1766 or 1800 806 292

Victim Referral and Assistance Service
Contact Ph: (03) 9603 9797 or 1800 819 817

Crisis Centres

Ballarat Casa - Emergency or Crisis Care. 5320 3933

Salvation Army - Help with emergency or refuge accommodation.
(24 hours) Contact Ph: 5331 5001

Welfare Material Aid
Contact Ph: 5331 7677

Telephone Support Services / Help lines