HousingA new system of support, information and assistance for people who are homeless or in housing difficulty has commenced in Ballarat.
Opening Doors aims to deliver better coordination among homelessness services at the local level, so that people in crisis can quickly and simply access homelessness services, and get the help they need. UnitingCare Ballarat is the entry point for Ballarat backed up by a network of local services that share support, housing and brokerage resources, and communicate with one another quickly and efficiently. If you are homeless or have a housing crisis
Contact the Housing Program:
You can drop-in without appointment at 105 Dana Street and we will arrange a meeting with a housing worker
Or Telephone: 53321286
Or view our Transitional Housing Management (THM) site:
The Housing ProgramUnitingCare Ballarat’s Housing Program provides a comprehensive response to individuals and families who are homeless or have a housing crisis.
Transitional Housing Management (THM) has the broad aim of:
- Providing a range of assistance to households in crisis as a result of homelessness or impending homelessness; and
- Assisting households in housing crisis to establish and / or maintain appropriate, secure and sustainable housing through the provision of transitional housing services.
Social Housing Innovations Project (SHIP) The Social Housing Innovations Project (SHIP) is a partnership project with the State Government that provides a long-term housing solution for people on low incomes. 11 houses and 23 units have been built in Ballarat, Wendouree, Bacchus Marsh and Trentham.
Rooming Houses: The Housing Program manages two Ballarat rooming houses for low-income long term residents.
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