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Inter-agency Information Sharing Scheme

Inter-agency Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS/CISS)

The protection, safety and wellbeing of adults and children, within our community, is a priority for Ballarat Community Health.
Under Part 5A of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and Part 6A of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, Information Sharing Entities (ISEs) and Risk Assessment Entities (RAEs) can request information to assess and manage family violence risk, and/or to promote a child’s wellbeing or safety

Need more information

To learn more about Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) visit the Victorian Government website,
Information sharing and MARAM reforms.

Please note

  • The requesting ISE must comply with consent thresholds, where appropriate and applicable.
  • The requesting authorised person/agency will need to be verified prior to the release of information under these schemes.

Guest Access

Where guest access is required as part of the fulfilment of a request to release of information under these schemes, authorised persons/agencies will be required to accept and comply with the following terms of use.

Guest Access to BCH Services

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Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth

Innovative Health Services for Homeless Youth

IHSHY works to address the physical and mental health needs of homeless and at-risk young people.

Cook Books

The IHSHY cookbooks were developed using co-design principles, working collaboratively with vulnerable young people and community members.
  • pdf 2023 Tight Arse Cook Book

    In Children and Youth 2146 downloads

    2023 Tight Arse Cook Book

    The IHSHY Tight Arse Cookbook project addresses food insecurity, enhances food literacy, and boosts self-confidence by supporting at-risk groups and individuals experiencing food insecurity in preparing affordable, nutritious meals. The resource features simple, healthy, and cost-effective recipes that required only basic ingredients.

    After printing, the cookbook is available free of charge to food and emergency relief services, as well as organisations within the Ballarat community services sector. It has also been incorporated into cooking and life skills programs run by homelessness and residential services.

  • pdf Hot Off the Press Cook Book

    In Children and Youth 1721 downloads

    Hot Off the Press Cook Book

    Following on from the popular Tight Arse Cookboook. We have created the Hot off the Press Cookbook that uses a basic sandwich press for ALL the meal options.Many individuals do not have access to standard cooking facilities and ncreased costof-living has led to food insecurity for many of us. This book is empowering people who are in vulnerable situations to prepare themselves a simple, affordable and nutritious warm meal.This is not only good for an individual’s health but also their wellbeing: being able to look after and nurture oneself is important to a person’s confidence, resilience, and mental health.

Homelessness and housing affordability

pdf Homelessness and Housing Affordability Infographic

In Children and Youth 1567 downloads

Homelessness and Housing Affordability Infographic

Homelessness is far more than “rooflessness”. Homelessness means being without a safe, sustainable and private space to live.

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Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counsellor

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 Lucas.

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Allied Health Services at Ballarat Community Health are often in high demand. Please contact our customer service team on 03 – 5338 4500 or complete the referral form below to confirm availability of the service you require.

GP’s or health professionals wanting to refer a client please complete the referral form below or fax your referral to 03 -5338 1613. We prefer referrals via ReferralNet- ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt

Allied Health Referral Form

Allied Health Referral Form

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