Referrals pathways for Regional Paediatric model
Index
Parenting support - infant sleep and settling, breast feeding
- Centacare - public family support services for families and children
- Ballarat 53378999, http://www.centacareballarat.org.au
- Child and Family Services - public family support services for families and children
- Ballarat 53373333, http://www.cafs.org.au
- Ararat 53522910
- Daylesford 53488200
- Bacchus Marsh 53679900
- Pinarc Parent Support Coordinator - for children with disabilities
- Central Highlands (Bacchus Marsh to Ararat), Rebecca Paton, 53291361
- Wimmera Uniting Care - public family support services, mental health, disability support, youth programs and more
- Horsham 53624000, http://www.wuc.org.au
- Child First - community based family support services for high risk families
- East Grampians (Ballarat, Ararat), 1300783341,
- West Grampians (Horsham, Stawell), 1800195114
- Goldfields (Maryborough), 54401147
- website
Parenting support - infant sleep and settling, breast feeding
- Maternal Child Health Nurse
- Maternal Child Health Nurses are an important support for many families with young infants, and Enhanced MCHN services can be accessed for some families.
- Perinatal support and mental health services
- Raphael House
- Infant and Child Mental Health Service, Ballarat, 53203030
- Centre for Perinatal Health, Ballarat, Louise Shalders, 53242900
- Seeds for Hope, Ballarat, Lisa Ransome, 0490117724
- Nurtured Mothers, Ballarat, Erryn James, 0491705192
- Antenatal & Postnatal Pyschology Network (Angela Gent, 0408062003, website)
- Perinatal mental health support and parenting difficulties
- Day stay and Mother-Baby Unit inpatient facilities
- Chisholm Street sleep and settling clinic (day stay)
- Ballarat Mother and Family Unit (MaFU)
- For other Mother-Baby Units outside the Grampians region please refer to the RCH listing.
- note - PEHP (Perinatal Emotional Health Program) no longer receives government funding
- Breast feeding support / lactation consultant (53204977, 0439981937)
- Breast feeding resources: www.bhs.org.au/breastfeeding
- Inpatient services at BHS Monday to Friday 0800-1630
- Outpatient Breastfeeding Clinic at BHS Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 0900-1700 by appointment.
- Drop-in Breastfeeding Support on Thursdays 0900-1530 at the Parent Place (corner Sturt and Albert Streets Ballarat Central). No appointment is necessary.
- Health Professionals can also speak to a Lactation Consultant for advice regarding a breastfeeding mother or baby in their care.
- Sleep and settling (see also the Sleep Difficulties resource page)
- Pinarc Disability Support 53291361 (Rebecca Paton - Parent Support Coordinator)
- Bacchus Marsh
- Bacchus Marsh Disability Parent Connection Group
- Ararat
- Ararat & District Carer Support Group
- Ballarat (1828 Sturt Street, Alfredton)
- Autism Parent Connection Group
- NDIS Parent Support Group
- SCODA (Supporting Carers or Disabled Adults)
- Bacchus Marsh
- Department of Education and Training
- Ballarat Office 53378444, includes:
- School psychologist support
- Engagement & re-engagement services
- sensory attachment - de-escalation and
- equine therapy - depression, anxiety, maladaptive behaviour, incarceration
- drumbeat - 6-8 weeks: peer pressure, bullying, emotions, identity, teamwork
- other: mentoring, swimming, martial arts
- Program for Students with Disabilities (funding for children with i) physical disabilities, ii) visual impairment, iii) hearing impairment, iv) severe behaviour, v) intellectual disability, vi) autism spectrum disorder and/or vii) severe language disorder).
- note that specific learning disorders do not qualify for funding.
- Ballarat Office 53378444, includes:
- Catholic Education Office
- Ballarat Office 53377135
- Students with Disabilities (funding for children with i) chronic health impairment, ii) visual impairment, iii) hearing impairment, iv) severe behaviour, v) intellectual disability, vi) social/emotional disorder and/or vii) severe language disorder).
- CAST (CAMHS and schools together) 53203030
- Engagement and Re-engagement Services (in addition to those above)
- DOTS (Delivering other training) 0467502000
- Grade 6-year 12, Dag Dean Reserve,
- REAL school 0477320009
- Year 7+, bridging course back into school, esp. for bullied/unwell kids, online learning, home tutor 1x/wk
- Y2 53395012
- 12-16yo, Yuille Park, structured learning around students needs
- UB Tech
- 15-19yo, UB, SMB Campus, Lydiard St
- Link-up 53365005
- 11-20yo, BLX, 36 Camp St
- Flash Drive 53399537
- 11-21yo, computer based, good for ASD esp. boys, life skills
- Berry St 53305000
- Education programs including art, music, core subjects, about $75/hour, also supportive accommodation & emergency support, 728 Barkly St Ballarat
- DOTS (Delivering other training) 0467502000
- Re-engagement Specialist
- Richard Crawshaw, 0459219131, cantfaceschool.com.au
- Pinarc Disability Support - Education Advisors 53291398
- Central Intake, 1828 Sturt Street, Alfredton 3350
- Shine Learning, website, Ballarat 0409954283
- Cyndi Nunn, Special Needs Tutor, website, Ballarat 0419117550
- Kip McGrath, website, Ballarat 53400422
- Aldon Tutoring Centre, website, Ballarat 53321499
- Nathalie Parry, Educational Consultant, Woodend 0490103417
- includes provision of learning assessments
- Ballarat Health Services 53204000
- Drummond Street North, Ballarat
- Wimmera Health Group 53819111
- Audiology Department, Baillie Street, Horsham