Violet Grove Businesses and Services

Violet Grove Businesses and Services

Wendouree West Community Renewal and residents are excited by the re-development of the long neglected Violet Grove shopping precinct and would like to welcome the traders and businesses to the community. It is wonderful to see the return of activity and vibrancy to the heart of our community.


Due to increased participation and a greater demand for Employment Services in the Wendouree West area BEST Employment have appointed Kylie Davis to deliver job Network Services from our established office within the Wendouree West Community Hub from 9:00am to 3:3Opm Monday to Thursday. These new office hours will be commencing from Monday the 5th June 2006.		New Office Hours: 9:00am — 3:30pm Monday to Thursday

Job seekers wishing to make appointments can phone 5338 4701 between the above hours from the 5th June 2006, or drop in and speak to Kylie Davis who will be pleased to assist with all enquiries.

Mikalette Hair with Flair

Computer Club

Mikalette Hair with Flair welcomes all new and existing customers to experience a relaxing atmosphere whilst having their hair waxing or even spray tanning done. Come and enjoy a unique experience with no appointments necessary.

Do you want to join a friendly computer club? Would you like to learn how to build a computer? Come along and meet Laura and her team. They will show you how to rebuild it, the team also offer technical support to people. With PC Recycling to be established soon.

St Vinnie's Budget Grocery Store

St Vincent Dc Paul’s are establishing a low-cost supermarket in Violet Grove. The store will be run by volunteers, who will receive training in all aspects of the supermarket. The supermarket will house over 10,000 brand name products and will be open to people in the community and across Ballarat who hold a pension / health care card. Work has commenced on the supermarket and should be completed shortly. Names are being taken for people that would like to volunteer in the supermarket. If you are interested or would like more information about the supermarket contact Lauren at the Renewal on 5339 817 or drop in to 1223 Grevillea Rd, Wendouree West and fill in a volunteer form. The supermarket will be situated at 9 Violet Grove.

Athens' Seafood

UnitingCare Complex

Athen's Seafoods For the best tasting fish and chips in town call in to the Violet Grove Fish & Chip Shop.Try one of their mouth watering souvlakis, hamburgers or fresh seafood, as well as old favourites like potato cakes, dim Sims and chips.

Athens’s Seafood
21 Violet Grove
Wendouree West
Ph: 5339 1695

UnitingCare Ballarat has established a local office in Violet Grove.
Currently UnitingCare Outreach Centre offers services such as UnitingCare Housing; Alcohol Support Programs; Drug Support Programs; and Family Support Programs. If you would like more information on these programs contact Vicki on 5338 4700.

FMSA ARCHITECTS: Responsible for all the Housing Works happening through the Renewal. Call in and see David or Craig if you have any enquiries regarding your house.

BEST CD: Services offered as described over the page.