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If a child or young person is in immediate danger call 000 and ask for the police. 

The City of Ballarat does not have a hard waste collection service.

In its first year the Ballarat Local Food Coalition will work with Sustain: The Australian Food Network to identify local needs and resources, culminating in an action plan which gives the community more agency to develop a resilient, healthy and fair local food system.Download the Ballarat Local Food Coalition information sheet for more information.Local food coalitions (also known as alliances or networks) serve as forums for:discussi...

Volunteering is very important in our community. You can join hundreds of local volunteers who regularly give their time and energy to help others. 

In partnership with Ballarat Community Health Centre, a free needle/syringe exchange program is available for Insulin dependent persons. Sharps must be stored in an approved sharps container and delivered to the Environmental Health Unit for disposal (25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat). A free replacement container will be provided. This is available for the community and not for commercial businesses/activities. If you are a business usi...

We want to get our contamination rate of recycling bins down to zero and reduce how much waste is going to landfill.

Great news! It’s time to lodge your planning application.Before applying, you need to have the following information:A full and current (no older than 30 days) copy of your Certificate of Title including the Plan of Subdivision and correct ownership details. A full copy of any registered restrictive covenant or Section 173 Agreement that may apply to your land. A digital copy of your plans and supporting documentsLodge your applica...

If you need more information, here are some useful links to websites and other information.

The Tobacco Act 1987 has changed to have stricter controls on tobacco display, advertising and sales, as well as the places where people can smoke. 

Come and try a new activity and soak up the benefits of social connection and exercise. All classes are $5 per person, excluding the group exercise at Mount Pleasant Reserve which is at no cost.No bookings are required for weekly classes, just turn up and join in the fun!Please note: Classes will not run on public holidays