NEW RESIDENTS

New Residents Program

If you are considering a lifestyle change there are many compelling reasons to choose Ballarat.  To assist you in your transition, the City of Ballarat invites all new residents to participate in the New Residents Program.

This program is designed to welcome you to our vibrant city and to help you settle into our lifestyle quickly and easily.

On your arrival to Ballarat, you will be able to apply to take advantage of the Ballarat New Residents Program that consists of a New Residents Welcome Booklet and the invitation to attend four new resident functions throughout the year.

New Residents Welcome Booklet

The New Residents Welcome Booklet provides information about key Council and non Council Community Services that may assist residents that are new to Ballarat.

This booklet also includes thousands of dollars worth of vouchers that we hope will assist you as you settle into your new home.

New resident functions

As a new resident, you will be invited to attend a number of new resident functions during your first year. They are informal and a great way to meet people, make new friends and find out more about our great city and what it has to offer.

Eligibility

If you are a permanent resident of Ballarat that has been living here for less than 3 months, you are eligible to apply for the New Residents Program.

How to apply

Applying takes approximately five minutes with a visit to the Customer Service section at the Phoenix Building, 25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.

You will need to bring the following documentation to claim your package:

• a signed contract of sale; or
• a rental agreement of at least six months or more;

along with one of the following documents:

• a driver's licence; or
• Photograph ID