For further information and to book for any these programs, please contact us on (03) 5338 4500 or the specific number listed below.
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| Alcohol and Other Drugs: Therapeutic Group |
A ten week program for clients experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs. providing psychosocial support, education, maintenance and relapse prevention. |
Sebastopol site
Tuesday 10am-12pm
Thursday 6pm-8pm
No groups during school holidays. |
Family Alcohol Support Group
Facilitated by FDS Family Drug Support |
For anyone who has a family member with drug dependency.
Aims to empower families to cope & to survive intact.
An opportunity for family members to talk to each other about drug issues in a caring, non-religious environment |
Monday Evening
1300 368 186
www.fds.org.au |
| Alcohol and Other Drugs - After Hours Counselling Service |
Alcohol and Other Drug counselling appointments for voluntary and mandated clients who are unable to attend during normal operating hours. |
By appointment only, contact AOD intake worker on (03) 5338 4500. |
SSMART ASSK
(Surviving Substance Misuse and Alcohol Risk Taking - Alcohol Substance Survival Knowledge)
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A party safe program for Year Nine students.
The program is delivered by a network of local service providers.
The program is delivered at 21 Arms nightclub, where students attend a series of workshops - topics include:
- Drink spiking.
- Standard drinks.
- Emergency first aid.
- Effects of binge drinking.
- Risks of illicit drug use.
- General risk assessment.
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Throughout school terms.
Schools can contact Youth Services at the City of Ballarat.
www.ballarat.vic.gov.au |
| Hepatitis C |
Community groups & individual education. |
Contact Margaret Stangl at
Cooinda on (03) 5338 4500 |
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| Relax Relax |
A ten week program to assist people to reduce the stress of daily life.
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Conducted at the Community Houses, dates to be set.
Individual session by arrangement.
$2 per week.
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| Build It! Self Esteem |
A program for men and women who want to build better self esteem. The program aims to give people the tools to understand how low self esteem develops and is maintained, with the aim to challenge and change our thinking about ourselves and our world.
Run in conjunction with Men And Family Relationships Program CAFS.
More information here
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Cooinda site
10 week program
Gold coin donation
Contact Jenn Apps on
(03) 5338 4500 |
Men’s Behaviour Change
In partnership with Child & Family Services |
Men of all ages.
Self referral welcome.
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Ongoing, weekly two hour group sessions.
Male & female facilitators. |
| Pit Stop |
Pit stop consists of 7 brief screening stations, modeled on the analogy of the body being likened to a car being serviced at a garage.
Men are invited to participate and measure their roadworthiness (health status) in a 20 minute assessment by mechanics (health professionals) Chassis check (waist measurement)
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Torsion (flexibility)
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Exhaust (smoking)
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Fuel Additives (alcohol consumption)
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Shock absorbers (coping)
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Oil Pressure (blood pressure)
- Duco (skin cancer)
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Contact Clinical Services Manager Louise Feery on
(03) 5338 4500 |
WRAPS
Women Responding to Abuse by Partners (& others) |
8 week support group for women who have experienced, or are currently experiencing, family violence - any age group. Information session prior to commencing program.
More information here.
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Co-facilitated by WRISC at Sturt Street site.
Gold coin donation.
Contact Reception on
(03) 5338 4500
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| Baby Gym |
A wonderful session for Mums/Carers and their small babies to have fun together while developing the motor skills of the small child.
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Sebastopol site
$4 per session
Wednesdays at 1pm & 2pm
Please phone (03) 5338 4500 to make a booking.
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| Funk Dance |
Funk/Modern dance for teenagers, young adults and even keen mums or dads.
- 6-10 age group
- 11-15 age group
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Sebastopol site
$4 per session
Thursday
4-5pm (age 6-10)
5-6pm (age 11-15) |
| Young Parents Group (PODS) |
- Pregnant or parenting
- Under 20 years of age
- Provides young parents (mums and dads) with support to continue or resume education or training
- Wednesday Afternoon Young Parents Group; Life skills, parenting skills and socialization (paediatric first aid, jewelry making, cooking, relationship skills)
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Ballarat Central Library
Free childcare available |
| Infant Aquatic Classes |
Young parents aged 22 years & under with children aged 1 -3 years |
School terms - $5
Tuesdays 10:40am
Prior booking essential.
Contact Deb, Bern or Gayle on (03) 5338 4500
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| Community Walking Groups |
Aim to improve physical fitness in a social environment.
More information available here
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Sebastopol site
Free
Wednesdays 11am-12pm |
| Living Longer Living Stronger |
Strength/weight training to regain and maintain muscle.
Improve
- strength
- balance
- gait
- flexibility
- coordination
- preserve bone density
50+ age group.
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$2 per session
Sebastopol site
Monday 8.30–11am
Tuesday 8.30-10.30am
Wednesday 8.30-10.45am
Thursday 8.30-10.45am
& 1.00-3.00pm
Friday 8.30-10.45am
Cooinda site
Tuesday 1.00-2.30pm
Friday 11am-12pm
Dereel
Tuesday and Thursday
11.30am-12.30pm
Haddon
Friday 9.15-10.15am |
| Vigor for Veterans |
High intensity aerobic class that involves stretching, standing and seated activity and relaxation.
Prior assessment is required.
50+ age group.
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Sebastopol site
$2 per session
Monday 11:30am–12:30pm
Tuesday 11am-12pm
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| Smart Start |
Low intensity chair based exercise group designed to improve muscle strength and flexibility. Gentle exercise.
Prior assessment is required. |
Sebastopol site
$2 per session
Tuesday 1:30–2:30pm
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| Tai Chi for Arthritis |
Aims at improving pain, quality of life and balance of arthritis sufferers. |
Sebastopol site
$30 per 10 week term
Monday
Beginners 1-2pm
Advanced 2pm–3pm
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| No Falls |
An exercise program designed to improve balance for people who have experienced a fall or are at risk of falling, through developing muscle strength & balance. |
Sebastopol site
$2 per session
Friday 11am–12pm
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| Parkinson’s Exercise Group |
An exercise program designed to improve balance for people with Parkinson’s Disease who may be at risk of falling, through developing muscle strength & balance |
Sebastopol site
$2 per session
Friday 1.00-2.00pm
(1st Friday of month
12-1pm) |
| WAGS Community Group |
Aerobics, etc. |
Cooinda site
$2.50 per session
Tuesday 11am-12pm
Friday 9:15-10.15am
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Healthy Eating & Weight Management
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| Healthy Weight Loss for Women |
For women wanting to decrease their weight, improve their eating and learn more about exercise and nutrition. |
Sebastopol site
$20 for 6 week program |
| Healthy Weight Loss for Men |
For men wanting to decrease their belly size, improve their eating and learn more about exercise and nutrition.
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Sebastopol site
$20 for 7 week program |
| Supermarket Tours for people with Diabetes |
Do you have Diabetes?
Would you like some help in reading food labels and choosing healthy foods?
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Cost $7
Bookings call Kerri Gordon 03 5338 4500
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| Cooking for One |
Demonstration based 2 hour session.
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Sebastopol site
Contact Kerri Gordon on (03) 5338 4500
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| Heart Health Session |
Improve cholesterol profile.
Eating for heart health. |
To be advised
Contact Kerri Gordon on (03) 5338 4500
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| Coeliac Information sessions & Supermarket Tour |
3 week education program for people diagnosed with Coeliac disease or gluten intolerance - run by a Dietitian.
2 education sessions
1 supermarket tour
More information here. |
Sebastopol site
Cost $20 (incl manual)
Contact Sebastopol Reception on (03) 5338 4500
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Life Skills / Enhanced Quality of Life |
SCUFF
Self
Care
Understanding
For
Feet |
A 2 hour presentation by a podiatrist on prevention & management of common foot conditions.
More information here. |
Sebastopol & Cooinda sites
Gold coin donation.
Phone 03 5338 4500
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| Birthing & Babies |
Information, education & support.
Pregnant, parenting women & their friends gathering to share experiences and knowledge.
Maternity coalition program
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Cooinda site
Gold coin donation.
Plate to share.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays (school term) 10:30–12:30
Children welcome.
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| Looking After Your Body |
Day program for women covering information on Breast Health Awareness, Osteoporosis, Pap Test, Continence, Physical Activity and Healthy Eating. |
To be arranged in partnership with other health providers.
Contact Margaret Stangl on 03 5338 4500 |
| Four Steps for Life |
Instruction on cardiac pulmonary resuscitation. A Rural Ambulance program for the over 55’s promoting that to do something when someone has a heart attack is better than doing nothing. Each group has a kit to review yearly and keep up to date. |
For community and social groups to arrange.
No cost.
Contact Margaret Stangl on (03) 5338 4500
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| Well Women’s Clinic |
This service is provided by female Pap Test Credentialed Nurses.
- Pap testing
- Breast health awareness
- Education
- Support
- Pregnancy testing
- Blood pressure reading
- Referral to other relevant health professionals
More information here. |
Cooinda site
Clinics are held the first Monday morning of each month.
Each appointment is 45 minutes in duration.
For bookings ph (03) 5338 4500 |
| Smoke Free Clinic |
Individual assessment, information and support for people wanting to give up smoking. Method used to quit is chosen by client and or GP where appropriate.
More information here
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Individual appointments
$15 one off/up front |
| Caring for Diabetes |
Short course for people recently diagnosed or anyone with Type 2 Diabetes.
Support people welcome.
Self referral welcome. |
Sebastopol & Cooinda sites
6 week program
Mondays 10-12.30pm
Tuesdays 6-8pm
Wednesdays 12.30-3pm
Contact Margaret Neale on (03) 5338 4500 |
DAFNE
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Short course for people living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Attendance is daily for the entire week.
Referral from an Endocrinologist or GP required.
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Sebastopol site
Cost $50
June 21 2010 until 25 June 2010.
8 Nov 2010 until 12 Nov 2010.
9am to 5pm |
Quit
(to help smokers make and confirm the decision to quit and to support their efforts to become non-smokers ) |
Quit courses for individuals, groups & work places, including:
- Fresh Start (8 sessions)
- Short Course (2 sessions)
The Quitline is a free telephone support service for people trying to stop smoking.
131 848 - local call cost from anywhere in Australia |
Sebastopol site
Contact Ilana McLeod on (03) 5338 4500 |
| Asthma Education |
Individual Asthma education and facilitates through Asthma Victoria, Asthma Friendly Schools and Emergency asthma management courses. Any queries re asthma management welcome. |
Cooinda site
Contact Margaret Stangl on (03) 5338 4500
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| Fit for Work |
A comprehensive program structured for workplaces. As a part of the workplace Human Resource strategy will help to build a healthier workplace, caring for the most valued resource - the employee. |
Individual workplace.
Cost dependent on program selected. |
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Please refer to the APROTCH program guide available at all BCHC sites |
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There are a number of support groups that meet at Ballarat Community Health Centre sites.
For more information, please call Ballarat Community Health Centre on (03) 5338 4500.
