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Older Adults Community Directory 2019 –2020
Contents
ACCOMMODATION 1 Community Meals 43
Aged Care 1 Community Houses 44
Caravan Parks 2 Lions Clubs 45
Community Housing Supports 2 Country Women’s Association 45
Office of Housing 3 Rotary Clubs 46
Retirement Villages 3 University of the Third Age 46
Probus Clubs 47
COMMUNICATION 5 Historical Societies 47
Hearing 5 Visitor Centre 48
Interpreters 6 Grandparents information 48
Libraries 7 Pools & Leisure Centres 49
Education 8
SUPPORT SERVICES 51
Justice of the Peace 9
Radio 10 Emergency Relief 51
Wellness and Welfare Services 53
EMERGENCY 13 Community Social Worker/
Emergency 13 Counselling 54
Financial Counselling 55
MEDICAL 19 Men 56
GP Clinics 19 Grief and Loss 56
Hospitals 22 Crisis Support 57
Mental Health 23 Social Support Groups 57
Consumer Affairs 58
OUTDOOR SPACES Legal 58
& BUILDINGS 27
Animals/Pets 60
Community Halls 27 Mental Health 61
Senior Citizen Centres 30 Housing and Tenancy Support 62
Fitness Stations 31 Guardianship and Financial
Local Markets 31 Administration 63
Opportunity Shops 32
TRANSPORT 67
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION 35 Taxis 67
Men’s Groups 35 Community Transport 68
Bowling Clubs 36 Public Transport 68
Walking Groups 37 Transport Support 70
Religious Organisations 37 Medical / Community Transport 71
Gardening Groups 42 Disability Access 72
Moorabool Shire Council
Accommodation
Aged Care
Grant Lodge ss6 Clarinda Street,
Aged Care Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5637 9627
ÅÅwww.djhs.org.au
Royal Freemasons ss58 Grey Street, Darley 3340
$$1300 176 925
vvaccess@royalfreemasons.org.au
ÅÅwww.royalfreemasons.org.au
Villa Maria ss7 Griffith Street,
Catholic Homes Bacchus Marsh 3340
– Providence
$$03 5310 6777
Retirement Village
vvprovid@vmch.com.au
ÅÅwww.vmch.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION
Ballan Hostel – ss168 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Ballan District $$03 5368 1577
Health + Care
vvwww.ballanhealth.com.au
Caravan Parks
Bacchus Marsh ss26 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Caravan Park $$03 5367 2775
vvinfo@bacchusmarshcp.com.au
ÅÅwww.bacchusmarshcp.com.au
Ballan Caravan Park ss45 Jopling Street, Ballan 3342
$$0467 084 733
ÅÅwww.ballancaravanpark.com
Community Housing Supports
Child and Family Social Housing Advocacy and
Services – CAFS Support Program
ss52 Grant Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 9900
vvbm@cafs.org.au
ÅÅwww.cafs.org.au
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ACCOMMODATION
Office of Housing
Department of Services provided by the Office of
Human Services Housing include provision of secure
affordable and appropriate housing for
low income persons , provision of units
for older persons.
ssCnr Mair and Doveton Streets,
Ballarat 3350
$$03 5333 6530
ÅÅwww.housing.vic.gov.au
Retirement Villages
Bacchus Marsh ss96 Gisborne Road,
Retirement Living Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 8444
ÅÅwww.bacchusmarshretirementliving.
com
Bellbrook Gardens ss168 Underbank Boulevard,
Retirement Village Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$1800 633 672 or
0408 839 187
vvinfo@countryclubvillages.com.au
ÅÅwww.countryclubvillages.com.au
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Communication
Hearing
Bacchus Marsh ss10 Turner Street,
Hearing Clinic Bacchus Marsh 3340
YY9am-5pm
$$03 5333 2999
vvreception@ballarathearingclinic.
com.au
ÅÅwww.healthdirect.gov.au
Bloom Hearing ssSuite 2/8 Gell Street,
Specialists Bacchus Marsh 3340
YY9am-4.30pm
$$03 5367 6188
ÅÅwww.bloomhearing.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION
National ss68 & 68A The Village, 178-180
Hearing Care Main Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYMon to Fri 8.30am-5pm
$$1800 703 451
vvbacchusmarsh@nhc.com.au
ÅÅhttps://nhc.com.au
COMMUNICATION
National Provide communications options for
Relay Services Australians who are deaf, hard of hearing
and/or have a speech impairment.
$$1800 254 649 (free call) or
02 6271 1000
Interpreters
DSS – Free Free Service
Interpreting Service
$$131 450
vvTIS.FreeInterpreting@homeaffairs.
gov.au
www.dss.gov.au
Vic Interpreting & Free Service
Translating Service
YY8.30am-5.30pm
$$03 9280 1941
vvenquiries@vits.com.au
ÅÅwww.languageloop.com.au
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ACCOMMODATION
Libraries
Ballan Library ss143 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
YYWed 9.30am-1pm, Fri 1pm-5pm,
Sat 9.30am-1pm
$$0419 519 650
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
residents/community/library-
COMMUNICATION
services
Lerderderg Library ss229 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYMon to Fri 8.30am-5pm,
Sat 9am-1pm, Sun Closed
$$03 5367 2533
vvlibrary@centralhighlandslibraries.
org.au
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
residents/community/library-
services
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ACCOMMODATION
Mobile library $$0419 519 650
YYTuesday:
8.50am-10am, St Brendans, Dunstown;
10.50am-11.10am, St Mary’s Primary School,
Clarke Hill;
11.30am-12.30pm, Bungaree, in front of the
General Store;
2.30pm-3.30pm, Gordon Public Hall
COMMUNICATION
YYWednesday:
12.45pm-1.15pm, Greendale Lyons Reserve;
1.30pm-2pm, Blackwood Memorial Hall;
2.00pm-2.30pm, Blackwood, Main Street.
Education
Ballan & District Term Programs
Community House
ss143 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
$$03 5368 1934
ÅÅwww.ballancommunityhouse
.com.au
Darley Classes each term in relation to Art and
Neighbourhood Recreation Classes, Health and Wellbeing
House and In the Kitchen classes.
ss33-35 Jonathon Drive, Darley 3340
$$03 5367 4390
vvinfo@dnhlc.org.au
ÅÅwww.darleylearning.com.au
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The Laurels ss229 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 1061
vvinfo@thelaurels.org.au
ÅÅwww.thelaurels.org.au
COMMUNICATION
U3A (University ssPO Box 1074, Bacchus Marsh 3340
of the Third Age) vvinfo@u3abacchus.org.au
ÅÅwww.u3abacchus.org.au
Justice of the Peace
Bacchus Marsh ss117 Main Street,
Police Station Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYTue 5pm-7pm, Fri 11am-1pm
$$03 5367 4390
ÅÅwww.justice.vic.gov.au
Lerderderg Library ss229 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYWed 10am-12noon
$$03 5367 2533
vvlibrary@centralhighlandslibraries.
org.au
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au
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Radio
Apple FM 98.5 ss182 Halletts Way, Darley 3340
$$03 5367 6671
ÅÅwww.apple985fm.com.au
COMMUNICATION
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Emergency
Emergency
POLICE/FIRE/ $$000
AMBULANCE
Bacchus Marsh and ss29-35 Grant Street,
Melton Regional Bacchus Marsh 3340
Hospital
$$03 5367 2000
ÅÅwww.djhs.org.au/urgent-care-
hospital-services
Bacchus Marsh SES ss11 Gisborne Road,
– Storm and Flood Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$132 500
ÅÅwww.ses.vic.gov.au
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Ballan District Xray; 24/7 Urgent care; Acute Care;
Health and Care Meals on Wheels; Palliative Care;
Hospital District Nursing
ss33 Cowie Street, Ballan 3342
YY24 hours
$$03 5368 1100
vvhospital@bdhc.com.au
ÅÅwww.ballanhealth.com.au/hospital
Ballarat Base ss1 Drummond Street North,
Hospital – Ballarat 3350
Emergency Health
YY24 hours
& Dental Assistance
$$03 5368 1100
ÅÅwww.bhs.org.au
EMERGENCY
Nurse on Call NURSE-ON-CALL is a phone service that
provides immediate, expert health advice
from a registered nurse. If you think your
situation is an emergency, you should
always call 000 or go to an emergency
department at a hospital.
YY24 hours, 7 days a week
$$1300 606 024
ÅÅwww2.health.vic.gov.au/primary-
and-community-health/primary-
care/nurse-on-call
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Beyond Blue Beyond Blue provides information and
support to help everyone in Australia
achieve their best possible mental health,
whatever their age and wherever they
live.
$$1300 224 636
ÅÅwww.beyondblue.org.au
Centacare Victims Assistance Program; Community
and Advocacy services; Mental Health
Services; Employment Services; Housing
Services; Counselling services.
ss4-6 Peel Street North, Ballarat 3350
$$03 5367 9908
ÅÅwww.centacareballarat.org.au
EMERGENCY
Family Violence 1800RESPECT is a counselling,
information and information and referral service
support for all Australians
$$1800RESPECT
ÅÅwww.1800respect.org.au
Lifeline Suicide Helpline.
$$1300 651 251
ÅÅwww.lifeline.org.au
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MensLine Australia 24 hour support. MensLine Australia
is the national telephone and online
support, information and referral service
for men with family and relationship
concerns.
$$1300 789 978
ÅÅwww.mensline.org.au
SANE The SANE Help Centre provides the
information, guidance, and referrals you
need to manage mental health concerns.
$$1800 187 263
ÅÅwww.sane.org
Telephone TIS National provides operator-assisted
Interpreting Service access to an immediate phone interpreter
EMERGENCY
in over 160 languages where you request
your language and the operator allocates
the interpreter for you.
$$131 450
ÅÅwww.tisnational.gov.au/Agencies/
Help-using-TIS-National-services/
Telephone-interpreting
Victorian Poisons Services provided include:
Information Line Telephone helpline; Health information;
Emergency advice; Health Service
referral; Poisons Information.
$$13 11 26
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Medical
GP Clinics
Bacchus Marsh ssTurner Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Medical Centre YYMon to Fri 8am-8pm
Sat 8am-5pm
Sun & Public Hols 9am-1pm
$$03 5367 3333
vvadmin@bmmc.com.au
ÅÅwww.bmmc.com.au
ss147 Gisborne Road, Darley 3340
YYMon to Fri 8am-6pm
Sat & Sun 9am-2pm
$$03 5367 5000
ÅÅwww.bmmc.com.au
Ballan District ss164 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Health and Care YY9am-8pm
$$03 5366 7999
ÅÅwww.ballanhealth.co.au
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Ballan Lifeline ss191 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Medical Centre YYMon 9am-5pm
Tues & Wed 9am-4.30pm
Thurs 9am-4pm
Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-2pm
Sun 9am-1pm
$$03 5370 2436 or
0469 411 449
ÅÅwww.lifelinemedicals.com.au/ballan
Grant St Bulk billing
Medical Clinic
ss54 Grant Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYMon to Fri 8am-8pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 9am-5pm
$$03 4367 7555
ÅÅwww.grantstreetmc.com.au
My Clinic Bulk billing
Bacchus Marsh
ss12 Gell Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYMon to Fri 8am-8pm
Sat & Sun 9am-1pm
$$03 5367 8000
ÅÅwww.myclinicgroup.com.au/
MEDICAL
our-clinics/myclinic-bacchus-marsh
20 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Rapha Bulk Billing Bulk billing
Medical Centre
ss162 Gisborne Road, Darley 3340
YYMon to Fri 8am-6pm
Sat and Sun 9am-2pm
$$03 5367 5969
ÅÅwww.rbbmc.com.au
The Elms Family Bulk Billing only for eligible government
Medical Centre concession cards and children under
16 years (for normal appointments)
ssSuite 1-3/160 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YY8am-8pm
$$03 5367 6662
ÅÅwww.theelms.com.au
MEDICAL
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 21ACCOMMODATION
Hospitals
Ballan District ss33 Cowie Street, Ballan 3342
Health and Care YY24 hours
$$03 5368 1100
ÅÅwww.ballanhealth.com.au
Bacchus Marsh and ss29-35 Grant Street,
Melton Regional Bacchus Marsh 3340
Hospital
YY24 hours
$$03 5367 9674
ÅÅwww.djhs.org.au/home
St John of God Services include: Maternity, cardiology,
Hospital – Ballarat oncology, hospital in the home, day
surgery, inpatient and outpatient
rehabilitation, and emergency care.
ss101 Drummond Street North,
Ballarat 3340
$$03 5320 2111
ÅÅwww.sjog.org.au/our-locations/
st-john-of-god-ballarat-hospital
Ballarat Base ss1 Drummond Street North,
Hospital Ballarat 3350
MEDICAL
$$5320 4000
ÅÅwww.bhs.org.au
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Mental Health
ARCVic Anxiety The ARCVic is a state-wide, specialist
Recovery Centre mental health organisation, providing
Victoria support, recovery and educational
services to people and families living
with anxiety disorders.
YYMon to Fri 10am-4pm
$$03 9830 0533 or
1300 ANXIETY or
1300 269 438
ÅÅwww.arcvic.org.au
Ballarat Health The Aged Community Mental Health
Mental Health Service is a regional service with offices
Services located in Ballarat, Ararat and Horsham.
This is a community-focused team
which provides specialist mental health
services for people aged 65 years and
over. It treats people with an existing
mental disorder; those who develop a
mental disorder later in life and those
who have severe behavioural problems
associated with dementia.
ss1 Drummond Street North,
Ballarat 3350
YY24 hours
$$03 5320 4100
MEDICAL
ÅÅwww.bhs.org.au/mental-health
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 23ACCOMMODATION
Find a Psychiatrist The Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists is able to provide
information about how to access private
psychiatrists and their services.
$$1800 337 448 or
03 9640 0646
ÅÅwww.yourhealthinmind.org/
find-a-psychiatrist
Find a Psychologist The Australian Psychological Society
(APS) is a professional association for
psychologists in Australia.
The APS Find a Psychologist Service is
an online, telephone and email referral
service for the general public, GPs and
other health professionals who are
seeking advised and assistance of a
qualified APS psychologist.
$$1800 333 497
ÅÅwww.psychology.org.au/
Find-a-Psychologist
Hoarding A central point of call for the community
and Squalor as a whole (individuals, family, friends,
Resource unit professionals, government departments,
services and providers, and academics).
$$1300 345 852
MEDICAL
ÅÅwww.hsru.com.au
24 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Mental Health Grampians Partners in Recovery helping
Services those with severe and persistent mental
illness and with complex needs requiring
support from multiple agencies to
receive that support.
$$1800 056 400
vvinfo@grampianspir.org.au
ÅÅwww.grampianspir.org.au
MEDICAL
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Outdoor Spaces
& Buildings
Community Halls
Bacchus Marsh ssPO Box 1064, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Town Hall vvbookings@bmhall.org.au
ÅÅwww.bmhall.org.au
Ballan Community ss143 Inglis Street, Ballan 3352
Centre/Ballan vvinfo@bchvic.org.au
Mechanics Institute
ÅÅwww.ballancommunityhouse.
com.au
Balliang East ss120 Agars Road, Balliang East 3340
Soldiers vvmabafernandez4@gmail.com
Memorial Hall
ÅÅhttps://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.
au/places/150021
Balliang Public Hall ss515 Hannahs Road, Balliang 3340
vvbeggssteve2@gmail.com
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 27ACCOMMODATION
OUTDOOR SPACES
& BUILDING
Blacksmiths ssPO Box 45, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Cottage vvstancliffe@netspace.net.au
ÅÅwww.cottageandforge.com
Blackwood Hall vvpfowler@bellenvironmental.com.au
Bungaree Hall ssc/o Post Office, Bungaree 3352
vvtrigg11@bigpond.com
ÅÅwww.artsatlas.com.au/space/
bungaree-mechanics-hall
Elaine Hall vvelainetownhall@gmail.com
Gordon Public Hall ssPO Box 49, Gordon 3345
vvgreensandy@gmail.com
ÅÅwww.artsatlas.com.au/space/
gordon-public-hall
Lal Lal Soldiers ss421 Clarendon-Lal Lal Falls Road,
Memorial Hall Lal Lal 3352
vvlallalautomotive@bigpond.com
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OUTDOOR SPACES
& BUILDING
Millbrook ss1974 Old Melbourne Road,
Community Centre Millbrook 3352
vvmalabbett@bigpond.com
Mt Egerton Hall ss34 Church Street, Mt Egerton 3352
$$03 5368 9205
vvcreaneyfamily@internode.on.net
ÅÅwww.artsatlas.com.au/space/
mt-egerton-mechanics-hall/
Mt Wallace Hall & ss3694 Geelong-Ballan Road,
Recreation Reserve Mt Wallace 3342
vvLethal1965@outlook.com
Myrniong Hall ss640 Mt Blackwood Road,
Myrniong 3341
vvm.w.powell@optusnet.com.au
Navigators ss159 Navigators Road,
Community Centre Navigators 3352
vvbalagold@westnet.com.au
Rowsley War ssPO Box 357, Caulfield South 3162
Memorial Hall vvlorriehine@hotmail.com
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 29ACCOMMODATION
OUTDOOR SPACES
& BUILDING
Wallace Public Hall ss205 Chapmans Road, Wallace 3352
vvdj_jm_quinlan@hotmail.com
ÅÅwww.artsatlas.com.au/space/
wallace-public-hall/
Senior Citizen Centres
Bacchus Marsh ss10 Bennett Street,
Senior Citizens Bacchus Marsh 3340
Club
$$03 5367 3239
vvinfo@moorabool.vic.gov.au
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
senior-citizen-places
Ballan Senior ss78 Steiglitz Street, Ballan 3352
Citizens Club $$03 5368 1598
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
senior-citizen-places
Blackwood Senior ssMartin Street, Blackwood 3458
Citizens Club $$03 5368 6613
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
senior-citizen-places
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OUTDOOR SPACES
& BUILDING
Bungaree Senior ssBungaree/Wallace Road,
Citizens Club Bungaree 3352
$$03 5334 0454
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
senior-citizen-places
Fitness Stations
Maddingley Park ss16 Taverner Street,
Reserve Maddingley 3340
YY8am-8pm, 7 days a week
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
directory/facilities/maddingley-park-
recreation-reserve
Local Markets
Ballan Farmers Full of community spirit – brimming
Market (Mill with fresh produce. Held in the beautiful
Cottage) surrounds of Mill Cottage café. 30+
stallholders.
ss96 Inglis Street, Ballan 3352
YY2nd Saturday of every Month
$$0402 390 080
vvballanmarket@gmail.com
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/events/
ballan-farmers-and-makers-market
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 31ACCOMMODATION
OUTDOOR SPACES
& BUILDING
Ballan Lions Club – Local crafts and second hand treasures –
Community Market a popular Ballan Lions Club initiative.
ssInglis Street (Main Street),
Ballan 3342
YY1st Saturday of every Month
$$0432 961 975
vvballanlionscommunitymarket@
gmail.com
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/events/
ballan-lions-club-community-market
Darley Market Darley Market is a parkside country style
market with a large variety of plants, bric-
a-brac, craft, tools and general stalls.
ssDarley Park, Fitzroy Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YY1st & 3rd Saturday of every Month
$$0488 345 145
ÅÅwww.onlymelbourne.com.au/
darley-market
Opportunity Shops
Opportunity on ss159 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Inglis – Op Shop YYMon to Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed
& Café
$$0438 309 357
ÅÅwww.ballanhealth.com.au/op-shop
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OUTDOOR SPACES
& BUILDING
Salvos ss120A Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYMon to Sat 9am-5pm
Sun Closed
$$03 5367 5208
ÅÅhttps://salvosstores.com.au/store/
vic/bacchus-marsh/110
Silver Lining The Silver Lining Op Shop sells
Op Shop / secondhand goods, including furniture at
Baptist Care a reasonable price.
ss29 Holts Lane, Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYWed to Sat 10am-3pm
ÅÅhttp://silverliningopshop.blogspot.
com
Steptoes Op Shop ss111 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
YYFri to Sat 9.30am-3pm
Vinnies ss8 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Bacchus Marsh YYMon to Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 10am-4pm
$$03 8199 4205
vvbacchusmarsh.shop@svdp-vic.
org.au
ÅÅwww.vinnies.org.au/shops/
view/1618
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Social Participation
Men’s Groups
Ballan & District The Men’s Group organise a range of
Community House activities including meetings, guest
– Men’s Program speakers, friendly visiting, fundraising
activities, excursions and more! Come
along and share your stories and skills,
on a Monday morning, followed by a
luncheon.
ss143 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
YYMeets Mondays 9am-2pm
$$03 5368 1934
vvinfo@bchvic.org.au
sswww.ballancommunityhouse.
com.au/courses/men-s-program/
Men’s Shed, ssAt Rear of “The Laurels”
Bacchus Marsh 229 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 1061
ÅÅwww.thelaurels.org.au/
groups/mens
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 35ACCOMMODATION
Men’s Shed, Ballan ss147B Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
vvljdickinson3@bigpond.com
Bowling Clubs
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Bacchus Marsh ssLord Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Bowling Club $$03 5367 2254
ÅÅwww.mybowlsclubs.com.au/
vic%20clubs/bacchus_marsh.html
Ballan Bowling Club ss6 Cowie Street, Ballan 3342
$$03 5368 1797
ÅÅwww.ballanbc.bowls.com.au
Bungaree ssRec Reserve, Wallace/Bungaree
Bowling Club Road, Bungaree 3352
$$0427 393 063
The Avenue ss254 Main Street,
Bowling Club Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 2753
vvinfo@avenuebowlingclub.com
ÅÅwww.avenuebowlingclub.com
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Walking Groups
Ballan & District ss143 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Community House $$03 5368 1934
– Bush Walking for
Leisure
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
The Heart Meet at Courthouse Hotel, Main Street,
Foundation Bacchus Marsh.
YYTues 6pm, Fri 6pm, 45-60 min
Dog Friendly
ÅÅhttps://walking.heartfoundation.org.
au/walking/location/bacchus-marsh-
t-vic-3340
Religious Organisations
B3 Community We meet on the second and fourth
Sunday of each month to explore a topic
in a variety of family friendly ways and to
share a meal together.
ss25 Moore Street, Maddingley 3340
$$0437 253 582
vvcontactus@b3community.org
ÅÅhttp://b3community.org
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 37ACCOMMODATION
Bacchus Marsh ss29 Holts Lane, Darley 3340
Baptist Church $$03 5367 6550
ÅÅwww.bacchusmarshchurch.org.au
Bacchus Marsh ssBacchus Marsh College,
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Life Church Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$0412 290 036
ÅÅwww.bmlc.org.au
Christian Church ss222 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 9028 2622
ÅÅwww.bacchusmarshcc.org
Church of ss14 Darcy Street,
Living God Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$0408 260 727
Golden Harvest ssRSL, Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Christian Fellowship $$0429 681 566
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Holy Trinity ssGisborne Road,
Anglican Church Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 5362
vvoffice@bacchusmarshanglican.
org.au
ÅÅwww.bacchusmarshanglican.org.au
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Kingdom Hall of ss26-28 Holts Lane, Darley 3340
Jehovah’s Witnesses $$03 5367 2543
ÅÅwww.jw.org/en
Our Lady of The ssO’Connell Road,
Merciful Greek Bacchus Marsh 3340
Orthodox
$$03 5367 6343
ÅÅwww.greekorthodox.org.au
/?page_id=6185
Our Lady ss15 Flanagans Drive, Merrimu 3340
Ta' Pinu Shrine YYOpen 7am-8pm 7 days a week
during daylight saving.
From 8am-6pm during winter.
$$03 5367 7006
vvinfotapinu@optusnet.com.au
ÅÅwww.tapinu-australia.org
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 39ACCOMMODATION
Pentland Hills ssOld Western Highway,
Uniting Church Myrniong 3341
$$03 5367 2543
ÅÅwww.themarshuca.org.au
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
St. Andrews ssGisborne Road,
Uniting Church Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 2543
St Bernard’s ss61 Lerderderg Street,
Catholic Church Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYTue, Wed, Thu: 9am-1pm;
Fri: 10am-3pm
$$03 5367 2069
vvbacchusmarsh@cam.org.au
ÅÅhttp://pol.org.au/bacchusmarsh
St Brendan’s ss1 Ti Tree Road, Dunnstown 3352
Catholic Church $$03 5334 0450
St. Brigid’s ss98 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Catholic Church $$03 5368 1015
vvgordon@ballarat.catholic.org.au
ÅÅhttps://www.ballarat.catholic.org.
au/parishes-and-priests/fx-parish.
cfm?id=119&loadref=127
40 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
St. John’s ss56 Simpsons Street, Ballan 3342
Anglican Church $$03 5368 2730
ÅÅwww.wmap.org.au
St Patrick’s ssCareys Road, Gordon 3345
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Catholic Church $$03 5368 9280
ÅÅhttps://www.ballarat.catholic.org.
au/parishes-and-priests/fx-parish.
cfm?id=119&loadref=127
St. Paul’s Uniting Includes Blackwood, Daylesford,
Church Ballan Highlands, Trentham
ss73 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
$$03 5348 2119
ÅÅhttp://highlandsclusteruca.org.au/
ballan/
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 41ACCOMMODATION
Gardening Groups
Bacchus Marsh & Meets at “The Laurels”.
District Garden
Club ss229 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 4170
ÅÅwww.thelaurels.org.au/groups
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Ballan & District ss143 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
Community House $$03 5368 1934
– Gardening Group
vvinfo@bchvic.org.au
ÅÅwww.ballancommunityhouse.
com.au
Darley Community ss31-35 Holts Lane, Darley 3340
Art Garden vvdarleycag@gmail.com
ÅÅdarleycommunityartgarden.
blogspot.com
Darley Park $$03 5367 2616
Gardeners ÅÅwww.thecd.com.au/Community/
Melton-Bacchus-Marsh/Sporting-
Clubs-Recreation/Gardening_Clubs.
php
Friends of Paddock sshttps://m.me/
Creek Gordon FriendsofPaddockCreekGordon
42 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Moorabool $$0459 622 588
Landcare Network ÅÅhttps://www.mln.org.au
Community Meals
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Soul Food This ecumenical lunch is provided by
Luncheon volunteers from various Bacchus Marsh
churches at St Andrew’s hall and is held
each Wednesday at midday. The aim is
to provide a nourishing meal and social
contact for those who would benefit
from this service.
ssUniting Church, 18 Gisborne Road,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYWed 12pm-2pm weekly
including Christmas
$$03 5367 2543
vvjennykearney1206@hotmail.com
ÅÅhttps://bmuc.com.au/st-andrews-
bacchus-marsh-uniting-church/
regular-calendar-events/soul-food
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 43ACCOMMODATION
Community Houses
Ballan & District ss76 Steiglitz Street, Ballan 3342
Community House $$03 5368 1934
vvinfo@bch.vic.org.au
ÅÅwww.ballancommunityhouse.
com.au
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Darley ss33-35 Jonathon Drive, Darley 3340
Neighbourhood $$03 5367 4390
House
vvinfo@dnhlc.org.au
ÅÅwww.darleylearning.com.au
The Laurels ss229 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 1061
vvinfo@thelaurels.org.au
ÅÅwww.thelaurels.org.au
44 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Lions Clubs
Bacchus Marsh We meet on the first and third Monday
Lions Club Inc. of every month at 7:00pm at the
Royal Hotel
ssPO Box 83, Bacchus Marsh 3340
200 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
$$0420 390 080
vvsec@bmlions.org
ÅÅwww.bacchusmarsh.vic.lions.
org.au/
Ballan Lions Club $$0402 390 080
Inc. vvballanlionsmarket@gmail.com
ÅÅwww.ballan.vic.lions.org.au
Country Women’s Association (CWA)
Bacchus Marsh $$03 5368 7273
CWA vvbacchusmarshcwa@gmail.com
ÅÅwww.cwaofvic.asn.au
Ballan & District $$0407 637 294
CWA vvballandistrictcwa@gmail.com
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 45ACCOMMODATION
Gordon CWA & $$0418 116 956
Surrounds Night vvgordon.surroundsCWA@gmail.com
Branch
ÅÅhttps://www.facebook.com/
Gordon-Surrounds-CWA-Night-
Branch-279962618829838
Rotary Clubs
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Rotary Club of ssPO Box 61, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Bacchus Marsh ÅÅwww.bacchusmarshrotary.org.au
Rotary Club ssRear of Ballan Mechanics Hall,
of Ballan Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
YYMeets: Thursdays
Time: 6.30pm-8pm
Sessions: Weekly (throughout
the year)
$$0437 922 915
University of the Third Age (U3A)
U3A Bacchus Marsh ssPO Box 1074, Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$0400 143 392
vvsecretary@u3abacchus.org.au
ÅÅhttp://u3abacchus.org.au/
46 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Probus Clubs
Bacchus Marsh ssPO Box 220, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Ladies Probus Club $$03 5367 3291
vvgill199@bigpond.net.au
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Bacchus Marsh ssPO Box 653, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Probus Club Inc. $$0417 583 753
ÅÅwww.probussouthpacific.org/
microsites/bacchusmarsh/
Activities_and_Events
Historical Societies
Bacchus Marsh & ss215 Main Street,
District Historical Bacchus Marsh 3340
Society
$$03 5367 9336
vvenquiries@bmdhs.org.au
ÅÅhttp://bmdhs.org.au
Ballan Courthouse ss45-47 Steiglitz Street, Ballan 3342
& Historical Society $$03 5368 1147
ÅÅhttps://cv.vic.gov.au/organisations/
ballan-shire-historical-society
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 47ACCOMMODATION
Bungaree & District ssBungaree-Wallace Road,
Historical Society Bungaree 3352
$$03 5334 0226
vvtrigg11@bigpond.com
ÅÅhttps://www.historyvictoria.org.
au/directory/listing/bungaree-and-
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
district-historical-society-inc
Visitor Centre
Visitors ss215 Main Street,
Information Centre Bacchus Marsh 3340
– Bacchus Marsh
$$03 5367 7488
Grandparents information
Grandparents ss14 Youlden Street, Kensington 3031
Victoria $$03 9372 2422
ÅÅwww.grandparents.com.au
48 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Pools & Leisure Centres
Bacchus Marsh Weekly seniors’ exercise sessions.
Leisure Centre
ss5 Labilliere Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5366 7100
ÅÅhttps://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
directory/facilities/bacchus-marsh-
leisure-centre
Bacchus Marsh ssGrant Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340
Outdoor YYOpen every day except Christmas
Swimming Pool day, from first Saturday in
December to the second Sunday
in March. 11am to 7pm with some
variation to hours on very hot days.
$$03 5367 6650
Ballan Outdoor ss1 Mill Street, Ballan, 3342
Swimming Pool $$03 5368 1265
For updates visit Facebook – Moorabool Leisure Services.
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 4950 Moorabool Shire Council
Support Services
Emergency Relief
The Neighbours A Christian not for profit organisation
Place whose aim is to serve disadvantaged and
at risk people of the Moorabool Shire
without prejudice or judgement. Provide
emergency food.
ss77 Main Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYMon, Wed & Fri 9.30am-3pm
Closed Public Holidays
$$03 5367 6222
vvneighbourspl@iinet.net.au
ÅÅwww.ballanhealth.com.au
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 51ACCOMMODATION
Anglicare Offers assistance with emergency
food relief.
ss14 Victoria Street, Bakery Hill 3350
YYMon to Thurs 10am-2pm
No appointment necessary
$$03 5338 8651
ÅÅwww.anglicarevic.org.au
Moorabool Support for people aged 65+ Services
Shire Council include: Personal care; Domestic
Active Ageing & assistance; Meals on Wheels; Respite;
Community Access Social Support programs.
ss182 Hallets Way, Darley 3340
$$03 5366 7100
vvinfo@moorabool.vic.gov.au
SUPPORT SERVICES
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
residents/family-services/active-
ageing-and-community-access
My Aged Care My Aged Care, established by the
Australian Government, can help you find
information about aged care services and
what you need to do to receive them.
$$1800 200 422
ÅÅwww.myagedcare.gov.au
52 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Salvation Army Assistance available for people in crisis.
Ballarat Telephone for an appointment. The
goal of the Salvation Army Ballarat
Community Support Services is to
provide a Christian basis for involvement
with individuals and families in order to
assist them with material aid, counselling
and other needs as required.
ss102 Eureka Street, Ballarat 3350
YYMon to Fri 9.30am-2.30pm
$$03 5337 0600
ÅÅwww.salvationarmy.org.au/
locations/victoria/salvoconnect-
western/ballarat
Wellness and Welfare Services
SUPPORT SERVICES
Ballan District Community Assistance Program which
Health & Care offers Emergency Relief to individuals &
families in need.
Emergency relief and material program
operates through BDHC Mon and Wed
2-3pm by appointment.
ss164 Inglis Street, Ballan 3342
YYMon to Fri 9am-4.30pm
$$03 5368 1100
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 53ACCOMMODATION
Uniting Care Uniting Care Outreach has a number
Outreach of programs which provide emergency
relief and material aid. The Emergency
Relief Program provides support
and assistance to those in crisis and/
or experiencing difficulties meeting
basic needs. Assistance includes food,
vouchers, prescriptions, etc.
ss105 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350
$$03 5332 1286
ÅÅhttps://www.unitingballarat.org.au
Community Social Worker/Counselling
Child and Family Free and confidential service to gamblers
Services – Gambling & their families offering information,
SUPPORT SERVICES
support service options and strategies on dealing with
debt problems.
ss35 Grant Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 9900
ÅÅhttps://cafs.org.au/programs-
services/financial-counselling-
gamblers-help-services
54 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Djerriwarrh Social Worker and Counselling
Health Services support services.
ss29-35 Grant Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
$$03 5367 2533
vvinfo@djhs.org.au
ÅÅwww.djhs.org.au
Financial Counselling
Djerriwarrh Financial Counsellor provides
Health Services professional counselling, information
and advocacy in areas of debt control/
management as well as provision of
information regarding options available
SUPPORT SERVICES
to clients. Also offers group education
sessions.
ss35 Grant Street,
Bacchus Marsh 3340
YYMon to Fri 9am-5pm
$$1300 786 696 or
03 5367 9674
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 55ACCOMMODATION
Men
MensLine Australia MensLine Australia is the national
telephone and online support,
information and referral service for men
with family and relationship concerns.
YY24 hour support
$$1300 78 99 78
ÅÅwww.mensline.org.au
Grief and Loss
Compassionate Offers friendship and understanding to
Friends Victoria families following the death of a son or
daughter, brother or sister or death of a
child at any age and from any cause.
SUPPORT SERVICES
YY24 hour grief support &
group support
$$03 9888 4944 or
1800 641 091
ÅÅwww.compassionatefriendsvictoria.
org.au
56 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Crisis Support
Lifeline Lifeline is a confidential, 24 hour
telephone crisis support service
available every day of the year to
anyone, anytime and from anywhere
in Australia.
$$13 11 14
ÅÅwww.lifeline.org.au
Social Support Groups
Moorabool Shire Social Support Programs are part of the
Council – Social Commonwealth Home Support Program
Support Programs and available to people over 65 who live
at home and who have difficulty getting
around the community or have no social
SUPPORT SERVICES
contacts.
Members of the program have regular
opportunities to suggest activities or
outing venues. There is a separate Men’s
Group and Respite Groups for people
with dementia.
$$03 5366 7100 or
1800 200 422
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/social-
support-groups
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 57ACCOMMODATION
Consumer Affairs
Consumer Affairs We advise and assist on topics including
Victoria renting & accommodation, estate agents,
building, shipping and trading.
YY9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
$$1300 55 81 81
ÅÅwww.consumer.vic.gov.au
Legal
Seniors Rights Seniors Rights Victoria provides
Victoria information, support, advice and
education to help prevent elder abuse
and safeguard the rights, dignity and
independence of older people. Our
SUPPORT SERVICES
services include a Helpline, specialist
legal services, short-term support and
advocacy for individuals and community
and professional education. Seniors
Rights Victoria also provides leadership
on policy and law reform and works with
other organisations to raise awareness of
elder abuse.
ssLevel 4-533 Little Lonsdale Street,
Melbourne 3000
$$1300 368 821
ÅÅwww.seniorsrights.org.au
58 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Victoria Legal Aid Victoria Legal Aid is an organisation that
focuses on helping and protecting the
legal rights of socially and economically
disadvantaged people in the state of
Victoria, Australia.
ssBallarat Office, 75 Victoria Street,
Ballarat 3350
$$03 5329 6222
ÅÅwww.legalaid.vic.gov.au
Women’s Legal Women’s Legal Service Victoria is a
Service Victoria not for profit organisation. They with
and for women experiencing particular
disadvantage to address legal issues
arising from relationship breakdown
or violence.
SUPPORT SERVICES
$$03 9642 0877
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 59ACCOMMODATION
Animals/Pets
Moorabool Shire People wishing to drop off/pick
Council – Pound up animals on weekends are by
appointment only.
(Call Emergency After Hours Officer
through Council After Hours Service.)
Adoption viewing is not available on
weekends.
ss50 Osborne Street,
Maddingley 3340
YYMon to Fri 4pm-4.30pm
ÅÅhttps://www.moorabool.vic.gov.
au/residents/house-and-property/
animals/lost-and-found-pets
RSPCA RSPCA Victoria provides a range of
SUPPORT SERVICES
animal care-related support services
such as de-sexing, vaccination, grooming,
advice, education, treatment and
rehousing.
ss115A Gillies Street South,
Ballarat 3350
$$03 5334 2075
vvwww.rspca.org.au
60 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Mental Health
Carer Gateway – Dementia Carers: telephone support or
Dementia Carer online forums where carers can connect
Support with others in similar situations and offer
tips, information and emotional support
to each other. Connect with other carers
by joining a support group details
available online.
YYMon to Fri 8am-6pm
$$1800 422 737
ÅÅwww.carergateway.gov.au
Grampians Partners Grampians Partners in Recovery is
in Recovery helping those with severe and persistent
mental illness and with complex needs
requiring support from multiple agencies
SUPPORT SERVICES
to receive that support.
YYMon to Fri 9am-5pm
$$1800 056 400 or
03 5358 4113
vvinfo@grampianspir.org.au
ÅÅwww.mindhealthconnect.org.au
Mind Health mindhealthconnect is the easy way
Connect to find mental health and wellbeing
information, support and services from
Australia’s leading health providers,
together in one place.
ÅÅwww.mindhealthconnect.org.au
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 61ACCOMMODATION
Housing and Tenancy Support
CAFS – Community ss52 Grant Street,
Housing Support Bacchus Marsh 3342
$$03 5367 9900
vvbm@cafs.org.au
ÅÅhttps://cafs.org.au/housing-
community-support
Centacare – Short to long term case management
Housing for people aged 18 and over who are
homeless.
ss4-6 Peel Street North, Ballarat 3350
$$03 5337 8999
ÅÅwww.centacareballarat.org.au/
services/housing
SUPPORT SERVICES
Uniting Care Homeless response and housing.
Ballarat For people who are homeless or
experiencing housing crisis.
ss105 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350
$$03 5332 1286
ÅÅwww.unitingballarat.org.au/services/
housing-and-crisis-support
62 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Guardianship and Financial Administration
My Aged Care For people aged 65 years and over. My
Aged Care website has been established
by the Australian Government to help
navigate the aged care system. Provides
information about aged care services.
$$1800 200 422
ÅÅwww.myagedcare.gov.au
National Disability NDIS will fund supports which help the
Insurance Scheme participant manage ongoing functional
(NDIS) impairment that results from their
disability.
$$1800 800 110
ÅÅwww.ndis.gov.au
SUPPORT SERVICES
Office of Public The Office of the Public Advocate
Advocate (VIC) (OPA) aims to promote the rights and
dignity of people with disabilities, and
to strengthen their position in society.
OPA can investigate problems and, if
necessary, use special authority to make
enquiries on behalf of people with
disabilities where there are fears for their
safety or concerns about their interests.
$$1300 309 337
ÅÅwww.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 63ACCOMMODATION
State Trustees State Trustees provides a broad range
(VIC) of legal & financial services. Appointing
attorney for legal and financial
matters. When applying to VCAT for an
administrator, State Trustees act as a
preferred administrator.
$$03 9667 6444 or
1300 1386 752
ÅÅwww.statetrustees.com.au
Victorian Civil and The Victorian Civil and Administrative
Administrative Tribunal deals with disputes about
Tribunal VCAT consumer matters, credit, discrimination,
(VIC) domestic building works, guardianship
and administration, residential tenancies
and retail tenancies.
$$03 9628 9900
SUPPORT SERVICES
ÅÅwww.vcat.vic.gov.au
Aged Care Free, confidential service promoting
Advocacy the rights of people receiving aged care
services.
$$Freecall 1800 700 600
64 Moorabool Shire CouncilOlder Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 65
66 Moorabool Shire Council
Transport
Taxis
Bacchus Marsh $$03 9746 0333
& Melton Taxis ÅÅhttp://meltontaxicabs.com.au
Multi Purpose The Multi Purpose Taxi Program provides
Taxi Program a 50% discount on taxi fares (up to $60
per trip) for eligible people. The program
aims to improve the accessibility of
transport services for Victorians with
a severe or permanent disability that
significantly restricts their mobility and
prevents them from independently
accessing public transport.
YYMon to Fri 8.30am-5pm
$$1800 638 802
ÅÅhttps://web2.economicdevelopment.
vic.gov.au/taxi/passengers/mptp
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 67ACCOMMODATION
Silver Service Wheelchair Accessible taxis available.
Melton Bacchus
Marsh Taxi Cabs $$03 5367 5444
ÅÅhttps://melton-bacchus-marsh-taxi-
cabs.business.site
Community Transport
Buses – Hire Moorabool Shire Council has two
community buses available for hire, one
in Ballan and the other in Bacchus Marsh.
YYBookings essential
$$03 5366 7100
Public Transport
Bus Metropolitan and Regional buses
Journey planner:
ÅÅwww.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey
Concession Cards Pension, Disability Support Pension/
Carer payment recipients and other card
holders. May be eligible for free and
discounted travel
TRANSPORT
$$1800 658 521
ÅÅwww.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
68 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
MYKI/Seniors MYKI Metropolitan Travel
With a Seniors Myki you travel free
on the weekend within one or two
consecutive zones on all metropolitan
trains, trams and buses. During the week
you can still access discounted rates at all
times on all routes with you seniors myki.
Regional Travel
Travel free on weekends on Vline
commuter rail services when using myki
for trips of one or two consecutive zones.
All other times Vline offers concession
rates for seniors card holders throughout
Victoria.
Buy at Railway Stations, 7-Eleven stores
or online at www.ptv.vic.gov.au or
call 1800 800 007.
$$1800 800 007
ÅÅwww.ptv.vic.gov.au
Seniors Card Free Every Seniors Card holder receives free
Travel Vouchers off-peak travel vouchers each year in
the mail to use on public transport in
Victoria.
Each voucher can be exchanged for
either: a V/Line off-peak daily ticket
(going out and back on the same day);
two V/Line off-peak single tickets (going
TRANSPORT
out on one day and back on another); a
Day Pass for travel in Zones 1 and 2.
ÅÅwww.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/
concessions-and-free-travel
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 69ACCOMMODATION
Trains Bacchus Marsh – V Line
ssStation Street, Maddingley 3340
$$03 5367 3366
Ballan – V-Line
ssAtkinson Street, Ballan 3342
$$03 5368 1240
Transport Support
Trailrider The Trail Rider is an all terrain access
wheelchair which allows community
members and tourists with physical
and mobility issues to explore the
great outdoors and experience some of
Moorabool’s beautiful parks, reserves,
tracks and trails and is free to hire. Mon-
Fri 8.30am to 5pm (excl Public Holidays)
$$03 5366 7100
vvinfo@moorabool.vic.gov.au
ÅÅwww.moorabool.vic.gov.au/
trail-rider
TRANSPORT
70 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Travellers Aid Travellers Aid Australia provides a
free, simple, practical travel-related
support and aid that helps people
travel independently and confidently.
This support includes buggy and
personal guidance services at Southern
Cross Station, help getting to medical
appointments in central Melbourne and
mobility equipment hire.
$$Flinders Street station:
03 9610 2030
$$Southern Cross station:
03 9670 2072
To book a service:
ÅÅwww.travellersaid.org.au/
book-a-service
ÅÅwww.travellersaid.org.au
Medical / Community Transport
Djerriwarrh Health YYMon to Fri 9.30am-6pm
Service – Volunteer $$03 5367 9125
Community
Transport Service $$03 5367 9674
vvchrisf@djhs.org.au
ÅÅwww.djhs.org.au/support-us/
volunteer/transport
TRANSPORT
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 71ACCOMMODATION
Disability Access
Disability Transport Most V/Line trains and coaches can be
accessed by wheelchair. Reservations are
required for wheelchairs on V/Line coach
services.
Victorians with severe and permanent
disabilities who cannot access public
transport independently may be eligible
to join the Multi Purpose Taxi Program
– a Victorian Government program that
offers its members a 50 per cent subsidy
on taxi fares of up to $60 per trip.
$$1800 800 007 at least 24 hours
before you travel to reserve a place.
ÅÅwww.taxi.vic.gov.au
TRANSPORT
72 Moorabool Shire CouncilACCOMMODATION
Notes:
TRANSPORT
Older Adults Community Directory 2019-2020 73Claire Conlon | Manager Active Ageing & Community Access Moorabool Shire Council | PO Box 18 Ballan VIC 3342 P: 5366 1217 | F: 5368 1757 | M: 0418 826 460 E: cconlon@moorabool.vic.gov.au W: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au F: www.facebook.com/mooraboolshirecouncil T: https://twitter.com/mooraboolshire
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