Term 2& 3 2018 Programs Ballarat NDIS Group funding is required to attend Element Element is a new group, specifically for people aged from 11 yrs to 15 years. It is an opportunity to develop or learn new skills and also have some fun. The program will offer cooking, games, social activities including some excursions throughout the term. Parents/carers can stay for a coffee or collect their child at the end of the session. WellWays Office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North Day and time: Every Thursday, commencing 12 th July 4pm 6pm $3 per session. Excursions will incur an extra cost. CRAFT Ballarat South Uniting Church has an established craft group where you can try your hand at varied craft techniques and mediums. This is an opportunity to link in with the community in a relaxed supported way. Come along to a craft group then enjoy some lunch provided by the church. Ballarat South Uniting Church. 104 Albert St Sebastopol. Day and time: Every Wednesday 9.30am 12.30pm Wellways CREATIVE CREW Creative Crew is run Thursday 10am-3pm, this program incorporates participant chosen art and crafts, painting, colouring, and a variety of other craft activities. Participants cook their choice of lunch every Thursday, as well as watching movies, and playing games. Come along and join in the fun. WellWays Office 53 Humffray Street Ballarat North Day and Time: Every Thursday 10am-3pm $3 per session Peer to Peer Publishing An eight session peer-led workshop supporting people with a mental illness to develop their writing skills and confidence. Interest in writing, learning, sharing, collaborating and creating with peers in a relaxed, social environment. Information on editing and publishing. WellWays Office 53 Humffray Street Ballarat North Day and Time: Starting Friday 6 th July- 24 th August 10am-1pm Contact: Patrick Dempsey at WellWays on 43330251 $3 dollars per session, BYO Lunch
MI RECOVERY Mi Recovery provides up to date information about mental health and recovery, and will support you to identify personal strengths, develop strategies to manage illness and plan for your future. Individuals need to commit to the 10-week program. WellWays will provide you with a work book. WellWays Office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North Day and time: Every Wednesday, commencing 5 th July 10am-1pm Winter Warmer Lunches NO FUNDING REQUIRED Come along every Monday, to a warm office and a tasty lunch. This is a chance to catch up with other participants over lunch, along with meeting and catching up with other support staff. WellWays Office 53 Humffray Street Ballarat North Day and Time: Every Monday, 12:30-1:30pm commencing 11 th of June Gold Coin donation
Wellways Social Connections Come along to a group social night or day. They are all about hanging out and having a bit of fun, making friends, and just getting out of the house for the day. They are listed below; all information is included. Booking is required as there may be limited spots available. If you have any other activity requests please also let us know when booking, and we can arrange to do that activity next term. PLEASE BOOK FOR EACH ACTIVITY YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND. Pizza night at WellWays WellWays Office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North Day/time: Friday 1 st June, 5pm-7:30pm $10 per person, includes food and drink Geelong Beach and Shopping Trip Meet at WellWays office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North Day/time: Friday 8 th June, 8:30am depart office, approx. 5:30pm return - some spending money required for lunch or shopping. We will be taking a minivan & car from the office. Please RSVP to attend to guarantee your seat. If the weather is not ideal for a stop at the beach, we will go shopping at Westfield shopping centre. Tenpin Bowling 901 Doveton st North, Ballarat North Day/time: Friday 15 th June, 4pm-8pm $15 for 2 games of bowling. Please bring extra money if you would like to buy food at the bowling alley. Please RSVP so we can book the correct amount of lanes. Chocolate Mill day trip Meet at WellWays office 53 Humffray st Ballarat North, we will transport to Chocolate Mill Day/time: Friday 22 nd June, depart office at 9:30, return approx. 4:30pm entry, bring money for lunch or any purchases on the day. We will be taking a minivan & car from the office. Please RSVP to attend to guarantee your seat.
Pizza and Movie night Eureka Pizza 316 Sturt st, Ballarat Central Day/time: Friday 29 th June, 4:30pm-9pm Money for pizza and movie approx. $30.00 Fishing trip to Lake Burrumbeet Lake Burrumbeet, meet at club room Day/time: Friday 6 th July, 2pm-6pm Please bring valid Victorian Fishing License with you, unless exempt. Some fishing rods and tackle will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own. Bring food and drinks with you if you would like, some snacks will be provided. Ballarat Aviation Museum Meet at Aviation Museum, Ballarat Airport, Miners Rest Day/time: Friday 13 th July, 11am-4pm $5 entry Vic Market Trip Meet at WellWays office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North Day/time: Friday 20 th July, 8:30am-6pm, bring spending money for market We will be taking a minivan from the office, departing the office at 8-8:30am. Pizza and Movie night Eureka Pizza 316 Sturt st, Ballarat Central Day/time: Friday 27 th July, 4:30pm-9pm Money for pizza and movie approx. $30.00
Science Works in Melbourne Meet at WellWays office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North Day/time: Friday 3 rd August, 8am-5pm entry, there are additional costs for other program entry ran by Science Works We will be taking a minivan from the office, departing the office at 8-8:30am. Please bring money for lunch at Science works, or bring lunch with you. Karaoke night and Fish and Chips WellWays office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North Day/time: Thursday 9 th August, 4pm-9pm $5, includes dinner and soft drink Ballarat Farmers Market Wendouree Parade, opposite Botanical Gardens Day/time: Saturday 11th August, 9am- 1PM entry, bring spending money for market stalls Ballarat Wildlife Park 250 Fussell st, Ballarat East Day/time: Friday 17th August, 9am-5pm $29 concession price, plus extra money for lunch, or if you would like to purchase items from the gift shop. Pizza and Movie night Eureka Pizza 316 Sturt st, Ballarat Central Day/time: Friday 31 st August, 4:30pm-9pm Money for pizza and movie approx. $30.00 Tenpin Bowling 901 Doveton st North, Ballarat North Day/time: Friday 7 th September, 4pm-8pm $15 for 2 games of bowling. Please bring extra money if you would like to buy food at the bowling alley. Please RSVP so we can book the correct amount of lanes.
GUF Board Games day GUF Ballarat, 9 Dana st, Ballarat Day/time: Friday 14 th September, 1pm-5pm Gold Rush Mini Golf Gold Rush Mini Golf, 4/9367 Western Highway, Warrenheip, 3352 Day/time: Friday 21 st September, 10am-4pm $15 for 2 courses of Mini Golf, extra money for drinks and lunch, approx. total $25 Please RSVP to book for numbers. IMAX Movie Night at Highpoint Meet at WellWays office, 53 Humffray st Ballarat North, Transport to Maribyrnong Highpoint shopping centre Day/time: Friday 28 th September, 2pm-10pm approx. Money for dinner and movie approx. $40.00 We will be taking a bus from the office, departing the office at 2pm. Movie prices can change but concession is around $20-25 depending on the movie. We will have dinner before at any of the restaurants in the food court