Ballarat Centre
Ballarat Centre
1025 Sturt Street
View on Google MapsWe’re proud to be located on the lands of the Wadawurrung people.
Contact us
- Phone (03) 5337 9222
- Email ballarat@rav.org.au
You can also send us an enquiry using the form below.
Opening hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Services at this centre
Counselling
For couples, families and individuals, including children and young people.
early matters
Promoting and supporting healthy, safe, family relationships through educational programs for parents and children living in specific areas of Ballarat and Sunshine.
Family dispute resolution (mediation)
Helping couples who are separating or divorcing, and adult family members, to resolve their family law disputes.
We also offer supervision, and can provide information sessions about our services to the community on request.
To find out more about any of these services or to book an appointment, please contact us.
State-wide services
Forced Adoption Support Service
Free, practical and emotional support for people affected by forced adoption.
Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
Free support for intercountry adoptees and their families, including, young adoptees, adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Redress Support Services
Free and confidential support for anyone making, or considering making, an application through the National Redress Scheme.
Workplace support services
In-person and online training and workplace support services designed to improve interpersonal relationships, promote effective communication, and resolve conflict.
Courses run by this centre
Tuning in to Kids® (Ballarat / Sunshine) - early matters
Our free, 6-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help you to support your child's emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.
Circle of Security Parenting™ Program (Ballarat / Sunshine) - early matters
Our free, 8-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships.
Tuning in to Teens® (Ballarat/ Sunshine) - early matters
Our free, 6-week program for parents/carers in Ballarat and Sunshine can help you to support your teen's emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.
Crisis support
We are not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000 (triple zero).
For urgent support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, SuicideLine Victoria on 1300 651 251, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.