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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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You can also send us an enquiry using the form below.


Opening hours

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


Services at this centre
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us.
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Counselling
For couples, families and individuals, including children and young people.
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early matters
Promoting and supporting healthy, safe, family relationships through educational programs for parents and children living in specific areas of Ballarat and Sunshine.
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Family dispute resolution (mediation)
Helping couples who are separating or divorcing, and adult family members, to resolve their family law disputes.
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Programs for men who use family violence
We offer men’s behaviour change programs (MBCPs) and men’s case management programs for men who use, or have used, family violence. Additional support is available for men who have completed an MBCP.
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bRAVe Steps
A free therapeutic service in Cranbourne, Sunshine and Shepparton, for children and young people aged 0-18 who are impacted by family violence.

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.
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Forced Adoption Support Service
Free, practical and emotional support for people affected by forced adoption.
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Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service
Free support for intercountry adoptees and their families, including, young adoptees, adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
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Redress Support Services
Free and confidential support for anyone making, or considering making, an application through the National Redress Scheme.
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Workplace support services
In-person and online training and workplace support services designed to improve interpersonal relationships, promote effective communication, and resolve conflict.
Courses run by this centre
Relationships wellbeing courses
Online & in Person
Contact us to organise an appointment.
PREPARE/ ENRICH: A pre-marriage & pre-commitment program
Relationship inventory and counselling to identify strengths and growth areas of your relationship.
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Womens courses
In Person
10am - 12pm on Fridays. Start any time between April and mid-December.
Opening the Doors
A free support group for women who have experienced family violence and would like to join with other women to express themselves as well as regain their sense of self through learning, sharing, connecting and creating.
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Courses men using family violence
In Person
Runs regularly in the Boronia, Cranbourne North, Kew, Shepparton and Sunshine areas.
Men's Behaviour Change Program
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
In Person
Monday mornings from 29 April 2024
Tuning in to Kids™ for Vietnamese Parents - 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 Only
Monday evenings from 29 April 2024
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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Child parenting courses
Online Only
Thursday evenings from 2 May 2024
Circle of Security Parenting™ Program (Ballarat/ Sunshine) - early matters
Our free, 8-week program for parents/carers in the Ballarat and Sunshine areas can help support and strengthen secure parent-child relationships.
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Child parenting courses
Online & in Person
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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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Courses men using family violence
In Person
No groups are currently scheduled.
Vietnamese Men's Behaviour Change Program (Chương trình thay đổi hành vi của nam giới người Việt)
A free 20-week group program for Vietnamese-speaking men who want to end their use of controlling, abusive and violent behaviours in their relationships.
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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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