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You might be surprised to learn that Ballarat’s only popular culture convention PopCon, which attracts more than 2,000 people each year, is organised by a small group of teenagers. Beyond celebrating pop culture and artistic expression, PopCon demonstrates the passion and capability of Ballarat’s young people.

Find our strategies, action plans and master plans for Ballarat; City of Ballarat's policies and procedures; local laws; and governance rules.

Would you consider a rewarding career in early education? It’s something the City of Ballarat is encouraging more residents to consider to help meet the demands of our rapidly growing city.

At Parent Place, everyone is welcome. Parent Place helps families with young children to thrive, providing play-based learning, social and community connection and helpful information in an inclusive and safe space.  When you visit a Parent Place location, you will be greeted by our friendly volunteers and staff. You can enjoy daily activities a fun range of toys and activities to support your child’s learning and development and welcoming s...

Early childhood is a time of significant change and development, providing a foundation for lifelong physical, social and emotional wellbeing. That’s why the City of Ballarat’s team of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses are available to support young families.Welcoming a new baby into your family is a special time.However, it can also be daunting, with parents and carers needing to learn new skills to care for the baby while recovering from l...

Let's Chat Ballarat will provide community members with an opportunity to provide in-person feedback, engage with Councillors and staff and learn more about local services and the city's priorities.When: Two sessions over two daysThursday 20 March - 4pm to 8pmFriday 21 March - 9am to 1pmWhere: Civic Hall, 300-304 Mair Street, Ballarat