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Sunshine Centre

Sunshine Centre

Sunshine Centre

1st Floor, Harvester Centre, 4 Devonshire Road

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We’re proud to be located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people.

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Opening hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm


Services at this centre
Counselling
For couples, families and individuals, including children and young people.
Family dispute resolution (family mediation)
Helping couples who are separating or divorcing, and adult family members, to resolve their family law disputes.
Programs for men who use family violence
We offer Men’s Behaviour Change and Men’s Case Management programs.
early matters
Promoting and supporting healthy, safe, family relationships through educational programs for parents and children living in specific areas of Ballarat and Sunshine.

The Sunshine Centre is situated within a diverse cultural community. Interpreters are used frequently in our work.

We work collaboratively with local service providers including the courts, Women's Health West, Westcasa, the Sunshine Family Relationship Centre and police. We value our strong partnerships with broader services such as Intouch, Legal Services Board, Neighbourhood Justice Centre, Uniting Care Kildonan, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and community health centres.

 

Family violence program

The centre runs a comprehensive family violence program including assessment, partner contact, Men’s Case Management, Men's Behaviour Change Programs, and a behaviour change group for Vietnamese men.


State-wide services
Please contact these services directly via the links below.
Disability Counselling and Support
Forced Adoption Support Service
Redress Support Services
Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
Workplace support services and employee assistance programs
Courses run by this centre
Relationships wellbeing courses
Online & in Person
Contact us to organise an appointment.
PREPARE/ENRICH: A pre-marriage and pre-commitment program
Relationship inventory and counselling to identify strengths and growth areas of your relationship.
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Child parenting courses
In Person
Starts on Thursday 4 May 2023 at 6:30pm
Circle of Security Parenting™ Program (Delahey - early matters)
Our free, 8-week program for parents/carers in the Delahey and Kings Park areas can help support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships.
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Courses men using family violence
In Person
Groups run regularly in the Boronia, Cranbourne North, Kew, Shepparton and Sunshine areas.
Men's Behaviour Change Program - Expression of interest
A free 20-week group program for adult men who have used violent or controlling behaviours towards their partner/s and/or children and would like help with managing their behaviour.
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Child parenting courses
Online & in Person
Express your interest in future groups.
Tuning in to Kids™ for Vietnamese Families (Sunshine - early matters)
Our free 6-week program can help you as a parent to support the development of your child’s emotional intelligence and learn to manage conflict.
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Child parenting courses
Online & in Person
Express your interest in future groups.
Tuning in to Teens™ (Ballarat/Sunshine - early matters)
Our free, 6-week program for parents/carers in Ballarat and Sunshine can help you to support your teen's emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.
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Child parenting courses
Online & in Person
Express your interest in future groups.
Tuning in to Kids™ (Ballarat/Sunshine - early matters)
Our free, 6-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help you to support your child's emotional intelligence and conflict management skills.
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Crisis support

We are not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000 (triple zero).

For urgent support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, SuicideLine Victoria on 1300 651 251, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

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