Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC)

BADAC is the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) for the Ballarat and district area. BADAC delivers health, social, welfare and community development programs to local Aboriginal people. BADAC offers services such as Family Support, Cultural Planning and overall support for Social and Emotional Wellbeing.

A: 5 Market St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

P: (03) 5331 5344

Ballarat Youth Council Programs

Youth Direct

Youth Services is all things young people in Ballarat. This site contains descriptions and contacts for Services, Resources, Events and Crisis in Ballarat.

Damascus College supports students to explore and broaden their interests and skills through opportunities in many extracurricular activities. If you’re looking for alternative options for your child, feel free to have a look at these additional options on offer within the Ballarat community

Volunteering – Youth Council and FReeZA committees.

FReeZA is a Victorian Government funded initiative that gives young people the opportunity to lead the planning and staging of live music and cultural events within their local communities. The program gives all participants hands-on experience and training in the Australian music industry through extensive event management, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Social Connection – GirlSpace, Young Men’s Group, Youth Collective,

Youth Facilitated Workshops – pod casts, rap writing, screen printing, street art, film/photography, music and beat making, performance poetry, zines, arts

Life Skills

First Aid, Barista Training, Cooking workshops

Forums

Ballarat Young Global Ambassadors, Victorian Youth Week, Mental Health and Wellbeing,

Leadership

Roads to Leadership, Western Bulldogs Leadership Program, community leader mentoring.

For more information call 5320 5140
Email: youth@ballarat.vic.gov.au