Committee for Ballarat

Committee for Ballarat Committee for Ballarat uses vision, strategy, engagement and influence to help create a better future

Committee for Ballarat tackles the social, economic and environmental issues of our time and envisions innovative ways to address them. We employ intellectual rigour and strategic thinking to solve the problems we face now and into the future. We connect and engage with stakeholders, involve and inform the community and seek expert advice. And we use our influence and connections to guide and progress key projects and programs of that are of benefit to our region.

01/09/2026

'I'm extremely frustrated. We have very little investment in this space.'

Congratulations to all the finalists in the Federation University Australia Commerce Ballarat 2026 Business Excellenc...
31/08/2026

Congratulations to all the finalists in the Federation University Australia Commerce Ballarat 2026 Business Excellence Awards.

We'd like to give a special shout-out to Committee for Ballarat members for winning the following categories:

Ballarat International Foto Biennale - Creative Industries Business Award
Mason-Brown I.T. - Customer Service Award
Springhill Farm - Ethical Business Award and Business of the Year

It is wonderful to see you recognised for your work in contributing to our thriving and vibrant regional economy.

To Fiona Whatley, James Whatley, and the whole Springhill Farm team, to be named the 2026 Business of the Year is an incredible honour and represents the extraordinary work and journey for Springhilll Farm over 40 years.

The Best is Yet to Be!

“As a community, we can do better.”An important and frank discussion this morning at our Insights Forum on mental health...
27/08/2026

“As a community, we can do better.”

An important and frank discussion this morning at our Insights Forum on mental healthcare in our region.

Thank you to our speakers, Dale Fraser from Grampians Health , Sean Duffy from Ballarat Community Health , and Mary Hollick from Compassionate Ballarat , who shared their insights into the challenges and opportunities within our mental healthcare system.

Thank you also to Ellen Jackson for facilitating the panel discussion where we heard about the urgent need for a Mental Health Local to improve access to services and better support people within our community.

From here, we will continue to use our collective voice to advocate for greater investment in prevention and early intervention, and to address the critical shortage of mental health beds, particularly for young people.

As Mary put it so well, “It’s costing us a great deal not to deal with this.”

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Ballarat Youth Services Awards Night! Committee for Ballarat was once again ...
18/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Ballarat Youth Services Awards Night! Committee for Ballarat was once again proud to sponsor the Group Project award, celebrating collaboration and a commitment to making our region a great place to live!

Join us next week to learn how your business can work smarter with technology. Hear from local experts Accenture, Telstr...
13/08/2026

Join us next week to learn how your business can work smarter with technology.

Hear from local experts Accenture, Telstra, Get AI Ready, Mason-Brown I.T. and Lateral Plains Pty Ltd. as they share their knowledge and expertise.

Digital Connectivity - Working Smarter with Technology
9am, Thursday 20 August, 2026
Tech Park Central
Register https://loom.ly/0UVlzBg

This event is part of Commerce Ballarat Ballarat's B31 August Business Festival.

Thursday 27 August 20269.30am – 11amTech Park Central TheatretteFollowing the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental He...
10/08/2026

Thursday 27 August 2026
9.30am – 11am
Tech Park Central Theatrette

Following the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, this forum will assess what has changed, what still needs to change and the significance of early intervention and prevention.

Alongside Grampians Health and Ballarat Community Health , we will look at the role a ‘Mental Health Local’ approach can play in providing comprehensive mental health care and support.

Join us for this session as we examine the gaps, look at how we can support the agencies that provide services in our region, and how we can advocate for more.

Register at https://loom.ly/Xg2nnQw

At our recent Round Table Dinner, we were honoured to welcome the following new members. Corporate Gold Lateral Plains ...
10/08/2026

At our recent Round Table Dinner, we were honoured to welcome the following new members.

Corporate Gold
Lateral Plains Pty Ltd.

Corporate
Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre
Get AI Ready
WRISC Family Violence Support

Small Business
Ballarat Marathon
Z Protection Services

We look forward to continuing to work with our members to create a thriving future for our region.

Last night, our members came together for our winter Round Table Dinner, and what an evening it was.The evening opened w...
31/07/2026

Last night, our members came together for our winter Round Table Dinner, and what an evening it was.

The evening opened with the Federation University Australia student choir, joined partway through by a random muso (🎺).

We were honoured to welcome trumpet legend James Morrison and his son William, and honestly, it was one of those nights you don't forget. Their performance did exactly what great art should do: it brought a room full of strangers into one shared moment, and reminded everyone why creativity and the arts matter.

At Committee we know a vibrant city needs good infrastructure, thriving business and a strong economy. But it also needs moments of shared joy and creativity that remind us why we're building a community worth living in.

James spoke about learning the trumpet as an analogy for life: you start as a novice and learn the basics, but at some point, way before perfection, you have to let go and listen to the music, not concentrate on the notes. Otherwise, it never becomes a joy. You might still make mistakes, but the virtuosos are the ones who've made the most mistakes.

Thank you to everyone who brought the evening to life:
James and William Morrison, for a performance that went well beyond the music. Sarah Masters, for being a fabulous MC. Professor Richard Chew, for hosting an engaging Q+A.

Federation University Australia and Workforce Australia Local Jobs Ballarat, our generous event sponsors. Ballarat Event Styling for creating our moody jazz club feel and RACV Goldfields Resort for their delicious food and exceptional service.

Keen to explore the opportunities and challenges of digital connectivity for businesses across Ballarat and the Central ...
20/07/2026

Keen to explore the opportunities and challenges of digital connectivity for businesses across Ballarat and the Central Highlands?

Join Committee for Ballarat for this Insights Session, designed to bring together industry experts and technology leaders to discuss how businesses can leverage both existing and emerging technologies to stay competitive.

As part of Commerce Ballarat's B31 August Business Festival, this forum will examine the digital infrastructure challenges facing our region, and explore what is needed to ensure Ballarat remains competitive as a regional centre for business, investment and innovation.

Find out more at: https://loom.ly/0UVlzBg

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Ballarat, VIC
3350

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

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03 5332 1240

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