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Ballarat Foundation

Help us bring smiles and Christmas joy to all families in our community this year.

Continuing a tradition that spans over 40 years of generosity, the Ballarat Foundation has launched the Ballarat Christmas Appeal for 2023. Supported by 3BA 102.3FM, the Appeal helps families and individuals who are experiencing hardship by providing vital support and creating a brighter Christmas.

The recent cost of living crisis has impacted everyone with some people in Ballarat facing extreme financial pressure. According to a new survey commissioned by the Ballarat Foundation as part of the Vital Signs program, the survey found

• More than 50% of survey respondents had cancelled medical appointments due to cost concerns.
• More than 50% of respondents had struggled to pay for food.
• The increased cost of living has impacted the majority (81.6%) of respondents’ stress levels.

 Make an impact.

We are calling on the Ballarat community to make a real impact. 

Donations collected throughout the appeal will directly benefit local individuals and families in need. You will be able to put food on tables, provide gifts for children and offer a helping hand.

We are aiming to raise more than $100,000 across November and December to support local families in need. Our major community fun run event, Run for a Cause, will be raising funds for the Ballarat Christmas Appeal.

Funds raised from the appeal are distributed to Ballarat charities which are working directly with individuals and families requiring immediate assistance. These charities are The Salvation Army, Uniting Ballarat, St Vincent De Paul, Ballarat and Anglicare Ballarat. 

As well as fundraising at Run for a Cause, the Commerce Ballarat Biznet breakfast will also contribute funds to the Appeal. All donations over $2 to the Ballarat Christmas Appeal are fully tax deductible and funds will be distributed directly to the partnering charities.  

Together, we can make Christmas a little brighter for those who need it most.

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Run for a Cause 2023

Run for a Cause brings together schools, businesses and community groups to participate as a community in either a 12km or 6km event, or as part of the Kids' Dash. With all funds raised going to the Ballarat Christmas Appeal, jump on board and register now!

Register Now 

More Information 

Donations of Goods

Donations of goods such as non-perishable food, unwrapped toys and gifts can be made at the following collection points:

• Uniting Ballarat Emergency Relief Program - 105 Dana St, Ballarat Central
• Anglicare Ballarat Emergency Relief Centre - 14 Victoria St, Bakery Hill
• Salvation Army Ballarat Doorways Program - 102 Eureka St, Ballarat East
• Dawson House, 15 Dawson St South, Ballarat Central

Sovereign Knights Basketball Club

Do you know a young person wanting to join a Basketball Team? Aged 5-19 years old.

The Sovereign Knights Basketball Club are looking for players to join their teams. Training is Wednesday or Thursday nights depending on your age group, at Phoenix College. Season commences this Saturday, but we can accept enrolments for the next 4-5 weeks. If you know of anyone, please ask them to email admin@skbc.org.au for further details. Please feel free to share, tag someone you know.

#basketball #ballarat #newplayerswelcome #newplayers  

Basketball Ballarat Term 4 Community Programs 

Basketball Ballarat provide children with a fun and safe basketball experience that will serve as an introduction to a lifetime involvement in the game. A wide variety of introduction to basketball programs are ran by Basketball Ballarat, allowing children to start learning basketball as young as 2 years old.

Basketball Ballarat’s introduction to basketball programs:

• Mini Miners – perfect for kindergarten aged children, 2 – 4 years
• Aussie Hoops – perfect for children aged 4 – 7 years 
• Rookie Hoops – perfect for children aged 8 – 11 years 
• All Abilities Rookie Hoops – perfect for children aged 5 – 18 years whom are living with a disability 
• Next Level – suited for domestic players 2011-2013 born 

Registrations are now open for all community hoops programs, with the programs starting the week beginning October 9th.

For more information and to register: Community – Ballarat Basketball

For further details please contact Ethan Fiegert via email development@ballaratbasketball.com

or call reception on (03) 5338 1220 

Basketball Ballarat Term 4 Community Programs 

Basketball Ballarat provide children with a fun and safe basketball experience that will serve as an introduction to a lifetime involvement in the game. A wide variety of introduction to basketball programs are ran by Basketball Ballarat, allowing children to start learning basketball as young as 2 years old.

Basketball Ballarat’s introduction to basketball programs:

• Aussie Hoops – perfect for children aged 4 – 7 years 
• Rookie Hoops – perfect for children aged 8 – 11 years 
• All Abilities Rookie Hoops – perfect for children aged 5 – 18 years whom are living with a disability 
• Mini Miners – perfect for kindergarten aged children, 2 – 4 years
• Next Level – suited for domestic players 2011-2013 born 

Registrations are now open for all community hoops programs, with the programs starting the week beginning October 9th.

For more information and to register: Community – Ballarat Basketball

For further details please contact Zack Cummins via email programs@ballaratbasketball.com

or call reception on (03) 5338 1220.

Melbourne Renegades Cricketers visited our school last term. All staff including the players, had a fantastic experience at your school and hope to see many students supporting and cheering on the Gades this season or playing themselves locally!      

To thank everyone for being involved, the Renegades have exclusive ticketing prices to their first two BBL games of the season in Geelong and Melbourne:

Plus don’t forget that KIDS GO FREE to all WBBL games at CitiPower Centre, St Kilda. View the schedule and purchase tickets here.