This section contains a list of common interest topics. Click one of the following topics list to view a variety of information and direct links to websites, online articles and library resources.

Adult Education - Various local and regional adult education centres, with contact details.
Aged Care - Retirement villages, nursing homes, seniors care, Centrelink, care services (meals on wheels), other health services.
Animals - Information on different types of animals. Also books related to this subject.
Arts - A look a various forms of artwork, including a list of books on the topic of art.
Australian Air League - The Australian Air League is a civilian operated aviation youth organisation.

Ballarat - Profile and brief history of Ballarat. Major attractions and events in Ballarat.
Building for Outdoors - Tips on building outdoor enhancements to your home, and outdoor playthings for the children and books related to this subject.
Building Furniture - Tips and how to for building furniture, also books related to this topic.
Building Houses - The tips on building houses, dos and don’ts, books on this subject.
Business Directory - List of businesses within the region that wish to be included in the directory.
Buying Homes - Tips and resources on buying homes new or old, grants, loans what to look for, getting a good deal, more books on this subject.

Child Safety - Information on keeping your children safe and related organisations.
Classifieds - Jobs Available, items for sale, wanted to buy, event announcements etc...
Clubs - List of pubs and clubs in the Ballarat area, and where to find them.
Community Calendar - Local and significant community events.
Community Centres - Local community centres that offer courses, and contact information.
Community House - Wendouree West Community House services, facilities and programs available.
Community Renewal - About the renewal, history, news, CAP, projects, photos, committees, newsletter, local map and West profile and history.
Community Safety - Information and organisations working towards safer communities.

Directories - White and Yellow pages, emergency numbers, potential for a community directory?
Disability Services - Disabled Services from across the state.
Drinking - Alcohol, drink spiking, standard drinks, binge drinking, services and assistance available.
Donate Blood - Become a blood donor find out how.
Drugs – alcohol - Alcohol, drink spiking, standard drinks, binge drinking, services and assistance available.
Drugs – amphetamines - What are Amphetamines, use, effects, hepatitis and HIV, withdrawal, treatment options, the law problems, what to do in a crisis.
Drugs – Cannabis - What is Cannabis, use, medicinal use, effects, problems, the law, cutting down or quitting.
Drugs – Cocaine - What is Cocaine, use, effects, dangers, withdrawal, treatment options, the law, problems, what to do in a crisis.
Drugs – Ecstasy - What is Ecstasy, effects, problems, treatment options, the law, what to do in a crisis.
Drug Help, AA etc... - Withdrawal help, relapse prevention groups, drink/driver programs, services in Victoria, Ballarat services, needle and syringe program, all the relevant contacts.
Drugs – Heroin - What is Heroin, the effects, hepatitis and HIV, withdrawal, treatment options, the law, what to do in a crisis.
Drugs – Methadone - What is Methadone, the advantages of treatment, the effects, overdose, the law.
Drugs – Tobacco - What is in cigarette smoke, effects, benefits of quitting, death rates, quit and quit help.
Drug Use - Drug use in Australia, facts about illicit drugs, warning signs of someone using drugs, know more about drugs.

Employment Agencies  - Non job network agencies and specialist agencies around Ballarat. Services and contact details.
Employment and Learning Services - Employment services offered in Wendouree West, includes contact details and information if you want to make use of the services on offer.
Environment - Tips on how to save the environment and resources everyday, various environmental initiatives, waste collection and books related to this subject.

Facts of Life - Kids - Educating young children about sex, and books related to this subject.
Facts of Life - Teens - Educating teenagers about sex, and books related to this subject.
Family History - Research your own family tree, a collection of records, genealogical societies, charts etc.
First Aid - Tips, kits, training, emergency numbers and about different emergency situations.

Games for Children - Online games and storybooks for children.
Gardening - Find accessories for your garden, gardening groups to join, gardening tips, plant nurseries, information and related books.
Government - Links to Access Government section, covering state, local and federal, resources and services available.
Government Books - Books on laws, federation, elections, parliament and the workings of government, books on issues including stolen generation and immigration.
Government Grants - Various grants available through different levels of Government and from the different departments.

Health - General health services, also a range of alternative sources.
Hospitals - Information on local and other specialist hospitals in the state, covering the many different units of a hospital.
Housing - Advice on renting, aged care, community housing, and public housing. Links to information from the office of housing.

Job Network Agencies - List of Ballarat’s Job Network service providers and various contact details.
Job Search Sites - Top Australian Job Search Sites.
Job Seeking Skills - Tips on resume writing, letters of application, looking for work, and interview techniques.

Kids - Online games and storybooks for children.

Latest News Online - Latest news from popular local, national and international online news services.
Law - A look at the many different aspects of law, access to documents online, as well as legal services available.
Library - Linking into Central Highlands Regional Library online, join online, use the catalogue, other library services available and about your local library branch.
Local Achievers - Profiles a local achiever from Wendouree West.
Local News - Local news that from Wendouree West.

Marijuana - What is it, use, medicinal use, effects, problems, the law, cutting down or quitting.
Mental Health - Provides a list of the mental health services available locally and statewide, plus some fun interactive psychological tests.
Movies - Local cinemas, video stores, movie reviews, and previewing of upcoming films. 
Music - Local Ballarat Bands, music events and upcoming concerts or tours.

Parents returning to Work - Information on obtaining a state government funding grant if you are a parent returning to the workforce. Find out if you meet the criteria, and what the grant has to offer.
Parenting Teens - Hints and books for parents of teenagers.
Pets - Pet registration, naming a pet, choosing a pet, advice from vets, renting with pets and related books.
Pregnancy - A range of links giving advice on child birth and preparing for it, as well a number of useful books.
Pre-schools - List of pre-schools around Ballarat & surrounding area information on the schools and contact details.
Primary Schools - List of primary schools around Ballarat & surrounding area information on the schools and contact details.
Pubs and Clubs - List of pubs and clubs in the Ballarat area, and where to find them.

Renovating - Home improvement tips indoor and outdoor plus related books.
Road Safety - Road Safety Issues, including road users, drugs & alcohol, speeding, fatigue, seat belts and child restraints.

Safety for the Elderly - Information and organization all about keeping the elderly safe and secure.
Secondary Schools - List of secondary schools around Ballarat & surrounding area information on the schools and contact details.
Seniors Clubs & Activities - Seniors clubs and activities around Ballarat to join in.
Service Clubs - Provides details for Apex, Lions, RSL, Rotary and other service clubs around Ballarat.
Sex Ed for Kids - Educating young children about sex, and books related to this subject.
Sex Ed for Teens - Educating teenagers about sex, and books related to this subject.
Single Parenting - A number of resources providing information and supporting networks for single parents, and related books on the subject.
Situations Vacant - Provides details of any Situations Vacant within Wendouree West Community Renewal including Community Jobs Programs (CJP's), Traineeships as well as Volunteer work.
Smoking - What is in cigarette smoke, effects, benefits of quitting, death rates, quit and quit help.
Special Schools - Specialist Schools in your local region and how to get in contact with them.
Speed - What are Amphetamines, use, effects, hepatitis and HIV, withdrawal, treatment options, the law, problems, what to do in a crisis.
Sports Local - Sports events, news and clubs associated with Ballarat and the surrounding districts.
Sports National - Popular Australian sports news, updates, events and ticket sales.
Sports International - Covering the top sports around the globe, with news, updates, events and ticket sales.
Study and Stress - Resources that give advice on coping and getting the best out of studying, and a few related books.
Support Services - Gambling, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, Crisis centres and phone helplines.

Tafes - Local and regional tafes and contact information.
Tourism - List of local, state wide and national tourist attractions to visit, best places to stay.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships - Explanation of what traineeship and apprenticeships offer, advantages of each, and who is eligible for them.
Transport/Travel - Getting around Ballarat, bus timetables, routes, taxi services etc… Trains and buses to and from Ballarat and the timetables. Also Travel Advice, places to travel and hotel discounts.
TV - Your local TV stations with information on your favourite shows, and the TV guide.

Universities - Local and regional universities, and contact information.

Video Games - News, reviews and updates on the latest video games for PC, PlayStation, X Box, and Nintendo Game Cube.

Weather - Weather updates local and around the country.
Welfare - Gambling, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, Crisis centres and phone helplines.
Wendouree West - History and profile of Wendouree West.
Work Safety - Work safety information and organizations work towards safer workplaces.

Youth - Links of interest to young people in the community, clubs, hobbies, places to go.