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Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre

Health and Wellbeing

Please Note:

Whilst we offer a range of courses suitable for participants with disabilities, we are not a disability provider. Our Adult Education courses are designed to help people find employment or to continue their education at a TAFE or similar provider.

If you have a disability and are interested in attending a course please:

Art Create and Learn

In this beginners art course you will creatively explore art concepts and visual language to gain a solid understanding of foundational art skills and art techniques including, drawing, painting, mixed media and colour theory.

Length: 24 hours -  8 sessions
Cost *: $100

This course is endorsed by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment to count towards Workforce Australia mutual obligations and points targets.

* This pre-accredited training course is Victorian government funded by the ACFE Board to the value of $9.35 per hour per student which subsidises the tuition fees. Learners are responsible for materials and administration fees associated with all classes.

Make a Change

This program is designed for people who are experiencing or have experienced problematic Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) use and are able to selfmotivate and capable of self-management.

Length: 64 hours - 8 weeks
Cost *: FREE

Note: this course is managed and delivered by Ballarat Community Health (BCH). To register for this program contact BCH.

This course is endorsed by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment to count towards Workforce Australia mutual obligations and points targets.

* This pre-accredited training course is Victorian government funded by the ACFE Board to the value of $9.35 per hour per student which subsidises the tuition fees. Learners are responsible for materials and administration fees associated with all classes.

Making A Plan

This is an after care and peer support program for Alochol and Other Drugs (AOD) clients who are either committed to, or are in recovery and have participated in the Making a Change (MAC) program or other AOD interventions.

Length: 20 hours - 8 weeks
Cost *: FREE

Note: this course is managed and delivered by Ballarat Community Health (BCH). To register for this program contact BCH.

This course is endorsed by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment to count towards Workforce Australia mutual obligations and points targets.

* This pre-accredited training course is Victorian government funded by the ACFE Board to the value of $9.35 per hour per student which subsidises the tuition fees. Learners are responsible for materials and administration fees associated with all classes.

Volunteer Induction

As a volunteer, do you know your rights and responsibilities? Have you completed your child safety training? 

This program is designed to equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge required to deal with the environment of volunteering.

Length: 5 hours -  2 sessions
Cost *: FREE

This course is endorsed by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment to count towards Workforce Australia mutual obligations and points targets.

* This pre-accredited training course is Victorian government funded by the ACFE Board to the value of $9.35 per hour per student which subsidises the tuition fees. Learners are responsible for materials and administration fees associated with all classes.

Training Tailored for You

If you have a group of 8 or more participants, talk to us about an Adult Education course tailored to meet your needs. With over 60 courses, pick from our existing courses or work with us to design one for your group. Courses can be delivered on the day, time or location of your choice. For more information download the brochure below.