Support for Survivors in Ballarat
This page contains information about support services accessible to you as a survivor of domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, or complex trauma. The list has been compiled by survivors, for survivors and focuses on services available in the City of Ballarat. It is not a replacement for professional advice.
24/7 Crisis Support Ballarat
Emergencies
Mental health triage
Lifeline
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Suicide Call Back Service
Additional support services
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Blue Knot Foundation
1300 657 380
helpline@blueknot.org.au
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Ballarat CASA
03 5320 3933
casa@gh.org.au
ballaratcasa.org.auFedCare Psychology Services
Suite 4, Greenhill Enterprise Centre (GEC), Mt Helen Campus, Tech Park, University Drive, Mount Helen 3350
03 5327 8483
psychology.services@federation.edu.au
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National Redress Scheme
NRS, Reply Paid 7750, Canberra BC ACT 2610
1800 737 377
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Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme
Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme, Reply Paid 83394, Canberra ACT 2601
1800 566 111
help@territoriesredress.gov.au
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Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
FAS Helpline: 1800 161 136
Victims of Crime Helpline (call): 1800 819 817
Victims of Crime Helpline (text): 0427 767 891
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Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Service
5 Chancery Lane, Ballarat 3350
03 5331 5999
1800 466 488
reception@bgcls.org.au
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Victoria Legal Aid Ballarat
106 Market St, Ballarat East VIC 3350
03 5329 6222
1800 081 719
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Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)
1300 78 29 78
contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au
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SANO Taskforce
1800 110 007
sanotaskforce@police.vic.gov.au
Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Teams (SOCIT)
101 Albert Street, Ballarat 3350
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AA - Alcoholics Anonymous
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Gamblers Anonymous
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MHFA Trauma & PTSD support group
1300 643 287
supportgroup@mhfa.org.au
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Infinite MMA
1/1103 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
1300 616 140
help@infinitemma.com.au
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Orange Door
21 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
1800 219 819
cha@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
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Rainbow Door
Call: 1800 729 367
Text: 0480 017 246
support@rainbowdoor.org.au
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The Salvation Army
Ballarat Community Support Services
102 Eureka Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
03 5337 0600
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Our Ballarat program and the compilation of this list of survivor resources has been made possible by the generous support of the Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) and the Collier Charitable Fund.
