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Community perception surveys

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.

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Ballarat Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Activity of the Year

The Ballarat Community Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of community members who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of everyone in the region. The annual Ballarat Citizen of the Year, Ballarat Young Citizen of the Year and Community Activity of the Year Awards are announced in January each year.

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Community gardens

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

Social Planning Officer (readvertised)

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Our new Council era | ourballarat winter 2021

The City of Ballarat’s new Council, with two new and seven returning Councillors, is working to develop key documents that will guide the work of Council over the next four years.

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

Brown Hill Progress Association members Rachel Zuidland, Liz Mason and Brendan Stevens.

Ballarat changemakers

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.

Grant recipients

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.

Spreading kindness: Dawn Carpenter receives her Meals on Wheels delivery and has a chat with City of Ballarat Community Care Worker Deborah Barnett.

A kindness pandemic

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.

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Lucas Community Hub booking

The Lucas Community Hub is not currently taking room bookings.