Calling all community leaders and changemakers! You’re invited to attend the Cafs Gambling Harm Awareness Event. Join Cafs Ballarat for a powerful free event featuring Reverend Dr Tim Costello, dedicated to raising awareness about gambling harm and its impact on our community.

Love golf or want to give it a go? Come and join the Special Olympics Ballarat Golf Program, a fun and inclusive program, designed specifically for people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. It’s a fantastic way to learn new skills, stay active, build confidence and make new friends, all in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The Ballarat Accessible Sport Calendar celebrates inclusive sporting opportunities for people with disability across the Ballarat region. Whether you’re interested in joining a team, trying a new activity or connecting with others in a welcoming environment, the calendar makes it easy to find programs designed for diverse needs and abilities.

Get ready to shoot, score, and have fun with Ballarat’s first All Abilities Basketball Competition! Supported by Sports Central, this 8-week inclusive program is designed for players of all experience levels. With modified rules to encourage participation, teamwork and skill development, it’s a great way to learn the game, build confidence and enjoy the thrill of basketball in a supportive environment.

Discover the joy of lawn bowls in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment! The Bowls Crew is designed for adults aged 18+ with an intellectual disability and/or autism. Our program offers expert coaching, tailored activities and a friendly atmosphere for participants and their support networks.

Get ready for a day of fun, movement and new experiences! Disability Sports Australia invites children living with disabilities to a free Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event, a multi-sport “come and try” day at Selkirk Stadium on Tuesday 21st October from 10:00am. Participants will enjoy a range of adaptive sports and activities in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.

Join the team from Women’s Health Grampians for a thought-provoking discussion on how male sporting leaders can play a vital role in preventing violence against women within their clubs and communities. We will share practical tips, explore what’s working, and workshop ideas that could work for you.

Vaping is a growing health concern, especially among young people, and community sporting clubs have an important role to play in addressing it. To help local clubs tackle this urgent issue, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, in partnership with VicHealth and local councils across Victoria, has created a free, on-demand vaping webinar tailored specifically for club officials and coaches.

Join the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Team for a free online alcohol management workshop, delivered in partnership with Golden Plains Shire Council. Golden Plains Shire clubs play a vital role in supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of their players, members and the local community.

The City of Ballarat and the Alcohol & Drug Foundation are hosting free Alcohol and Vaping in Community Sport Workshops for coaches and club volunteers on Tuesday 25th March and Wednesday 2nd April in Ballarat. These workshops will cover three key topics, including the opportunity for participants to earn a nationally accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.