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Each year, the City of Ballarat commissions an independent company to survey the Ballarat community to understand how well we are delivering our services to the community.

Community gardening is a proactive use for public open space and helps to create healthy, connected safe and sustainable communities.

Committee Terms of Reference/ Delegation Council officer responsible Members Meeting dates Community Grant Allocations Delegated Committee Community Grant Allocations Terms of Reference Community Grant Allocations Delegations Peter Appleton – Executive Manager Engaged Communities David Harris Dr Samantha Fabry Sofia...

The Grants Policy provides a consistent, streamlined approach for community groups and organisations seeking funding for programs, events, products and services that bring a wide range of benefits to Ballarat.

Almost 15 years ago, the Brown Hill Progress Association rallied to save the Brown Hill Pool from closure. Today, the dedicated community group continues to manage this outdoor City of Ballarat aquatic facility to ensure the community can get together to make a splash each summer.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unprecedented global crisis to Ballarat’s doorstep. Amid Stage 3 restrictions, the City of Ballarat has continued to deliver essential services to the community, including some of our most vulnerable residents, while also spreading some much-needed joy through our heartwarming Be Kind Ballarat campaign.

The Lucas Community Hub is not currently taking room bookings.    

The new Pennyweight Dog Park provides Ballarat’s fur community with another friendly and safe space where they can enjoy mixing off lead with their friends, old and new.

The Community Infrastructure Levy is a contribution that goes towards the construction of community facilities such as kindergartens, libraries, community hubs, maternal and child health rooms and, sport pavilions. This levy is a one-off payment, currently $1,210. It must be paid prior to the issue of a building permit for construction of a new dwelling, as specified in the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987 and mandated und...

Welcome to the autumn edition of ourballarat magazine. The stories in this edition are all about our great community. Standing together, working together, enjoying shared moments, supporting each other – each of us playing our part and doing our bit to help make our community even stronger and better. New Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) Co-Chair Jon Kanoa hopes that sharing his story will help us to walk together as a community a...