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The Salvation Army Homelessness Ballarat offers a range of services & programs assisting families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

OVERVIEW OF SALVATION ARMY HOMELESSNESS BALLARAT

Salvation Army Homelessness provides the following programs servicing the Ballarat region:

Program MEA (Mother's Emergency Accommodation)
Case management support to women with children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Program MaC (Mother's and children)
Case management support to young women aged 16 - 25, who have children or in their

last trimester of pregnancy. Young Families Connected
Case management support to young couples aged 16 - 25, who have a child or children, or in their last trimester of pregnancy. Children Services
Support to dependent children (birth to 18 years) of women who are accessing support through Salvation Army as a result of being homeless or at risk of homelessness. Support for the above mentioned programs includes but is not limited to:

Assistance to find and maintain stable, safe, secure and affordable housing
Advocacy
Family Violence Support
Living Skills
Pregnancy & Parenting Support
Information and referral to other appropriate agencies
Budgeting and re-establishment assistance
Advocacy and support with appointments Information, education & group work
Community Services

Chaplain
Support, counselling & religious care for Salvation Army Homelessness clients & staff. LARF
A mentoring program provided to disadvantaged children and youth (aged 8-16 years). There are volunteering opportunities for people aged 16- 30 in this program. See following link for further details. https://www.facebook.com/1481973488763135/videos/856527394832124

Occasional Child Care Centre
Priority is given to clients of Salvo Connect and participants of the Community House. We also offer places to other welfare services and the general community as available. Cost of $16 per session for Salvo Connect & Welfare Agency clients or $22 per session for the general community. You do not need to have a concession. The centre is open from 9.30am - 1.30pm Tuesday - Friday during school terms only. Enquiries can be made on (03) 5329 1110. Ballarat North Neighbourhood House
Services the needs of the community within Ballarat and surrounding areas with the vision of providing lifelong learning opportunities and social networks, encouraging people to develop skills, confidence and a sense of community involvement. Comprehensive and diverse ranges of classes/activities are offered each term, which foster our commitment to lifelong learning. Useful links:
https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/counselling-support-services
https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/me/families/playgroups

10/03/2026

Please mark your diary to support local amazing Naomi & i cafe during the week of 13th- 17th April to "pay it forward" to raise funds to support our young people experiencing homelessness.

03/02/2026

For four decades, Karinya Support Services has been a lifeline for women, children, and families in Ballarat facing homelessness and family violence. This February, we are honored to be part of the Grill'd Local Matters program! 🍔

We want to continue our mission for the next 40 years and beyond, but we need your help to secure this month's top donation at Grill'd.

How to support Karinya:

Visit Grill’d Ballarat this February.

Grab a burger (and maybe a side of chips!).

Drop your Local Matters token into the Karinya jar.

Every token helps us provide crisis housing, support, and specialist support to those who need it most.

03/02/2026

Tuning into Teens is an emotion coaching program held locally in Redan, Ballarat on Monday nights starting at 6:30pm.

Are you looking to build a stronger and more positive connection with your teen?

Join us for Tuning into your Teen, a supportive face to face parenting program designed to help you understand your child’s emotional development and learn practical emotion coaching strategies.

This program is perfect for parents and carers wanting to better support their young people through the ups and downs of adolescence.

Everybody is welcome and it’s free to attend.

Contact Alison on [email protected] or call or text 0437 028 257 for more information.

14/01/2026

School and Kinder are almost here. Get helpful hints and inspiration at Parent Place Ballarat - City of Ballarat

🍎🍱Lets Make Lunch! 🍱🍎

Let’s get ready to go to school or kindergarten together! 🎒

Learn tips for school readiness and healthy lunch ideas and receive a FREE lunchbox and drink bottle! 🍱🍎

All welcome, places are limited and bookings are essential. 📆

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-make-lunch-getting-ready-for-kinder-and-school-tickets-1967209500572?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/12/2025

Once again our friends from Women's Health Grampians have helped us to stock the cupboards, so that we can continue to support women & children. This kindness demonstrates the great working relationships that exist between local agencies.

17/12/2025

We received the most generous donation from, "The Church Mouse Quilting" group. This lovely group of ladies sew amazing quilts (both adults and children patterned quilts) to give to people who need them, their words were, "they're made with love and these quilts are like a hug from afar". The quilt we are holding took several months for a 90 year old lady to make and the detail in these quilts is remarkable. Thank you for thinking of our agency, our clients will be very lucky to receive such a thoughtful gift.

10/12/2025

Huge thank you to Share the Dignity for their generous donation of toiletry bags for the women & children we support!

04/12/2025

Once again, Kardinia Church - Ballarat has partnered with us to provide the most amazing Christmas boxes for the families we support. The care put into each box—both prayerful and practical—is truly incredible.

Our team at Karinya has the joy of witnessing the smiles and gratitude when these special Christmas gifts are received. ❤️🎄

Thank you, Kardinia Church, for your generosity and love this season!

13/11/2025

Once again our lovely friends from CWA Ballarat District Group have dropped by with an amazing donation of toiletries. Thanks for making a difference for the families at Karinya.

12/09/2025

Karinya Support Services received a generous donation from the CWA Ballarat District Group
This donation will help vulnerable families experiencing financial hardship, family violence, or homelessness.
Karinya Support Services is incredibly grateful for the CWA's compassion and hard work.

Good afternoon facebookers,
CWA Ballarat District Group just dropped off 40x $50.00 gift cards to Salvation Army, Karinya in Ballarat.
Introducing Louise Jeffrey who is the Children, Youth-and communities Team.
And Fiona White who is the Karinya Chaplain.
Thank you to all branches to help us raise this money.
Enjoy your day

03/09/2025

We have our second session with Can’t Face School happening tomorrow night at 7pm. We do have some spare spaces still available, contact Alison on 0437 028 256

01/08/2025

Address

6 Crompton Street
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Website

http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/salvoconnect-western

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