Let's Chat Ballarat - Community Expo

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 days

• Thursday 20 March - 4pm to 8pm
• Friday 21 March - 9am to 1pm

Where: Civic Hall, 300-304 Mair Street, Ballarat

• Sessions to have coffee with a Councillor
• Stalls with information about City of Ballarat services, projects, programs and initiatives
• Opportunities to have your voice heard
• Food and kids' entertainment
• Prizes to be won such as Food and Fuel Vouchers, Ballarat Wildlife Park Annual Passes, Her Majesty Vouchers and a signed Bulldogs Jersey.*
  *Terms and conditions apply

The following sessions with Councillors are available:

Thursday 20 March

Friday 21 March

To learn more about your Councillors go to Councillors and Wards

Staff from the following departments will be available at the expo:
View or download the Let's Chat Ballarat Stallholder map, to see the location at the expo.

There are a range of parking and transport options for visitors attending the Let’s Chat Ballarat Community Expo. 

Parking

• On-street parking is available around the venue and throughout the Ballarat CBD
• Free parking is available within a short distance of the venue at Doveton Crescent
• Metered parking is available at the following locations: Ararat Street, Market Street, Armstrong Street North (between Mair Street and Doveton Crescent) and Doveton Street North

There will be three designated 5-minute parking spaces at the front of the venue to support quick drop-off and pick-up, including for those requiring accessible access. 

Public Transport 

Ballarat Station is a 5-minute walk from the venue at Civic Hall. Plan your journey using Public Transport Victoria’s Journey Planner at ptv.vic.gov.au

Drop off zone: There are 3 car parks directly in front of Civic Hall that may be used to drop off and pick up visitors.

Accessible car parks: Civic Hall is directly adjacent to Ballarat Library. There are 2 accessible parks located in the Ballarat Library carpark off Doveton St North and there are 3 carparks located in Market St behind the library.

Entry: Entry is via Mair St. There are no steps at the entry and there are large double doors. Staff will be available at the entry to respond to any questions.

Wheelchair/mobility aid/pram access: Civic Hall is accessible for people using wheelchairs, mobility aids or prams. There are no steps on the ground floor and the upstairs Quiet Space is accessible by lift.

Quiet space: There is a quiet space with seating upstairs. This space can be accessed by stairs or lift.

Toilets: There are accessible toilets on site. Entry is from the downstairs foyer.

Changing Places facility: Ballarat Library is equipped with an accredited Changing Places facility available during library opening hours. Access requires a MLAK key. The library closes at 6pm on Thursday and opens at 9.30am on Friday.

Assistance dog relief: There are grassed spaces immediately beside the Civic Hall and between the Civic Hall and Ballarat Library that can be used as assistance dog relief spaces.

View or download the Let's Chat Ballarat Community Expo - Social Story

A social story is a short story that depicts a social situation that you may encounter. It uses written information with pictures to help to lower anxiety and help with a comfortable experience.

This social story will help to familiarise you with our Let' Chat Ballarat Community Expo. We hope that it will help you and your child to feel more confident if you would like to attend.