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Exercise Physiology

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Exercise Physiology

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists are university-qualified allied health professionals who specialise in using exercise, lifestyle change and behaviour modification to help prevent and manage a wide range of chronic conditions and injuries. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer, arthritis, COPD, and more.

Whether you’re looking to improve your general fitness, recover from injury, or manage a specific health condition, our exercise physiologists will work with you to create a personalised plan to support your health, function, and quality of life. Exercise physiology is suitable for anyone wanting to make lasting changes to their physical activity and is especially helpful for those with medical conditions that require tailored support.

Before joining one of our group programs, you’ll need to complete an initial assessment with an exercise physiologist. This ensures your program is safe, appropriate, and aligned with your goals.

Programs offered

  • BCH Gym

  • Falls Prevention

  • Remedial Gymnasium

  • PD Warrior Group

  • Stroke Group

  • Hydrotherapy

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Trans & Gender Diverse Services

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Trans & Gender Diverse Services

The Victorian Government has funded an initiative to increase health services across Victoria for trans, gender diverse and non-binary people aged 18 and over.

Ballarat Community Health is working in partnership with Your Community Health, Austin Health and Thorne Harbour Health.

We aim to provide gender affirmative healthcare services and it all starts with making an appointment with one of our peer navigators. A peer navigator is a person with lived experience who also has the professional skills to support you to create pathways to affirm your gender and access health services depending on your personal needs, goals and where you are located. Our peer navigators are able to support all trans, gender diverse and non-binary Victorians with information, support and referral to health services.

Multi-disciplinary services are available in Ballarat and linked to our Lucas, Wendouree and Sebastopol sites and delivered in partnership with Your Community Health in Preston, alongside specialist support from Austin Health.

A number of our services can also be accessed via telehealth or phone, so if you can’t get to our sites in person we are still able to help you by either providing services online, by phone or by referring you to a health service in your local area.

Whatever your goals are, whether it be to socially, medically or legally affirm your gender, or simply just to find a healthcare provider who can provide general health services, to access services and be connected to a Peer Navigator, complete the Gender Affirming Care Service Access Form in the contact area and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Health Promotion

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Health Promotion

Health Promotion, Prevention, and Protection all play an important role in creating healthy communities. Our work takes a place-based approach. This means we engage with communities in the places they live, learn, work and play. 

Contact the Health Promotion Team

Phone (03) 5338 4500

email [email protected]

Early Years Service

  • Menu planning guidelines for long day care and menu assessments

    Ballarat Community Health engages and supports long day care services within the Ballarat region to complete a Menu Assessment and may assist in changes.

  • Smiles 4 Miles

    Smiles 4 Miles is an initiative of Oral Health Victoria  which aims to improve the oral health of children and their families in high-risk areas across Victoria.

Education

  • Health Promoting Schools (Achievement Program)

  • Vic Kids Eat Well

    Vic Kids Eat Well (VKEW) is a state-wide movement that’s focused on transforming the food and drink environments where kids and young people spend their time. By harnessing the power of community and taking simple steps, eligible organisations can create change to give all kids and young people across Victoria the healthy start they deserve. 

    Ballarat Community Health supports schools and outside school hours care services (OSHC). For more information contact the Health Promoting Schools Team or register at Vic Kids Eat Well 

  • Positive Wellbeing Program

  • SSMART ASSK Program

  • Expect Respect Program

Food Systems

  • The FAN (Food Access Network)

  • Eat Well Feel Good Ballarat in Sports and Recreation Settings

Eat Well Feel Good at Selkirk Stadium

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Allied Health at BCH

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Allied Health at BCH

Services include cardiac health, chronic disease management counselling, diabetes education, dietetics, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, podiatry and paediatric speech pathology.

Ballarat Community Health provides high quality healthcare that is available to everyone. If you can’t afford to pay, you may be eligible for a government program that will cover or contribute to the cost of the service for you.

If you are employed and earning an income, you can still access our excellent services. Our prices are kept affordable to ensure everyone in our community can access the healthcare they need.

Allied Health Referral Form

Allied Health Referral Form

Services

  • Cardiac Health
  • Diabetes Education
  • Dietetics
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counselling
  • Paedriatric Speech Pathology
  • Exercise Physiology

Fees

Ballarat Community Health offers a variety of funding options.

Fees for our services are based on your individual/household income (as per the Centrelink income test). Depending on your income, you may be eligible for a government subsidy that will contribute to the cost of the service. If you receive funding through NDIS, My Aged Care, Support At Home (Home Care Package) or are employed and earning an income, you can also access our services. We strive to keep our prices affordable to ensure everyone in our community can access the healthcare they need.

For more detailed information about fees, please refer to our Client Fee Schedule.

If you are employed and earning an income, you can still access our excellent services. Our prices are kept affordable to ensure everyone in our community can access the healthcare they need.

For more detailed information about fees, please refer to our Client Fee Schedule.

Client Fee Schedule

Contact us

To access services at Ballarat Community Health, contact via the customer service menu or call us on (03) 5338 4500.

For Health Professionals

GPs or health professionals wanting to refer a client to Ballarat Community Health please fax your referral to (03) 5336 1613 or email [email protected] We prefer referrals via ReferralNet – ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt

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Pathology

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Pathology

Dorevitch Pathology Patient Collection Centres are located at Ballarat Community Health sites in Lucas and Sebastopol.

A walk-in service is available at these BCH sites—no appointment necessary.

dorevitch.com.au

Contact

Dorevitch Lucas

Phone 0418 450 337
email [email protected]

Dorevitch Sebastopol

Phone 0409 435 743
email [email protected]

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Orticare

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Orticare

Orticare, the Grampians Loddon Mallee Pharmacotherapy Area Based Network, is one of five such networks in Victoria.

Working to improve access to treatment for people experiencing opioid use disorder and to support the health care professionals working in the treatment space.

Ballarat Community Health is the lead agency of Orticare and work is overseen by a multi-agency Orticare Governance group.

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Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counsellor

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Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counsellor

Chronic diseases can impact every facet of a person’s life, causing a significant amount of stress upon the individual, families/carers. At Ballarat Community Health our Integrated Chronic Disease management Counsellor aims to assist individuals with chronic diseases. This service focuses on mental health and care management from a wellness and reablement perspective. This service can include counselling, support, health coaching and advocacy for individuals and families living with a chronic health condition (diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Heart Failure etc.).

The service can include assistance with

  • Mental Health Counselling
  • Psycho-Social Support
  • Behaviour change and goal setting
  • Stress management and enhancing wellbeing
  • Family and relationships issues
  • Grief and loss issues
  • Pain management
  • Learning about self-management principles
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Illness and role adjustment
  • Secondary symptoms of chronic illness (e.g. low mood, worry, anger or sleep disturbance)
  • Socio-legal concerns and medical decision making

Our Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counsellor service is offered at the Lucas site and enquires can be made by phoning us on (03) 5338 4500.

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Life! Program

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Life! Program

Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke through our free lifestyle modification program.

BCH runs Life! groups year-round at no cost to eligible participants.

Who Can Join

You’re eligible if you’re 18+ and meet ONE of these criteria.

Health Risk Factors

  • AUSDRISK score 12 AND BMI m2 (Asian background BMI 23kg/m2)
  • Previous diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, gestational diabetes, chronic kidney disease, familial hypercholesterolemia, high cholesterol (>7.5 mmol/L), high blood pressure (Systolic 180mmHg or Diastolic 110mmHg), pre-diabetes, or PCOS

Age-Based Risk

45+ years (or 35+ for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander people) with Absolute Risk score ?10% (GP referral required)

What’s Included

  • 1 one-hour individual session
  • 5 group sessions (90 minutes each) over 6 months
  • 1 follow-up session at 12 months
  • Comprehensive workbook covering nutrition, exercise, goal setting, sleep, and stress management
  • Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon sessions available
  • Partner/friend welcome for support
  • All sessions led by qualified health professionals

Who Cannot Join?

  • People with existing diabetes
  • Pregnant women
  • Recent (last 3 months): angina, angioplasty, active cancer, or heart attack

Required Tests

Recent blood tests (within 12 months) must show
  • Fasting blood glucose (plus glucose tolerance test if FBG ?5.5mmol/L) or HbA1c
  • Cholesterol panel (total, HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
Copies required for program facilitators.

Get Started

Contact our customer service team by calling (03) 5338 4500.

You can also call Diabetes Victoria Life! program on 13 74 75 or visit About the Life! program – The Life! Program website for more information.

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Diabetes Education

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Diabetes Education

Who are Diabetes Educators?

Diabetes educators are specially trained health professionals who help you understand and manage your condition. You can self-refer or get a referral from your doctor.

Available at Sebastopol, Wendouree (Howitt Street), and Lucas sites
Appointment length 30-90 minutes
How often Depends on your needs – from regular visits to yearly check-ups

How we help

Our diabetes educators support you with

  • Understanding your diagnosis
  • Starting or adjusting insulin and medications
  • Managing blood sugar highs and lows
  • Learning about healthy eating
  • Handling diabetes at work, school, or while traveling
  • Connecting with other health professionals
  • Supporting family and caregivers

What to Expect

During appointments, we’ll discuss the topics that matter most to you – from daily management and medication to lifestyle changes and preventing complications.

Additional Support

We also have dietitians, exercise physiologists, podiatrists, counsellors, and onsite gyms to support your health journey. You can self-refer to any of these services.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact our customer service team by calling (03) 5338 4500. Referrals can be submitted below or faxed via (03) 5336 1613.

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GP Clinic

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GP Clinic

At Ballarat Community Health (BCH), we’re proud to offer compassionate, comprehensive, and community-focused general practice services.

Appointments are essential and can be booked online or by calling us directly. Whether you’re a new or returning patient, our dedicated team of experienced doctors and nurse practitioners are here to support your health journey with care that’s respectful, inclusive, and tailored to your needs.

Our clinics are committed to health promotion and illness prevention, working closely with allied health professionals to deliver holistic care. We look forward to supporting your health and wellbeing.

Contact

Phone (03) 5338 4500 for all clinics

Fax  (03) 5336 1613

email to [email protected]

HealthLink ID ballarcm

  • Services

  • Clinic Locations

  • Consulting GPs

  • Payment Information

  • Non-attendance and Cancellation Policy

  • After Hours Support

BCH GP Clinics maintain a safe, high-quality standard of healthcare. Meeting the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) standards set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

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