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Ballarat Legacy

Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of fallen or seriously injured veterans.

Our Services

Holidays and camps

Holidays and camps

Legacy holds annual recreational camps and holidays as a fundamental way of creating friendships and bonds.

Socialisation activities

Socialisation activities

From monthly morning teas to group social outings and annual celebrations, Legacy provides a regular means of social inclusion for those we support.

Aged Care or in home care support

Aged Care or in home care support

Legacy’s support for families and individuals ensures that all those we care for have a happy home life. This extends from help with house maintenance through to regular visits and phone calls.

Community Visitors and Legatees

Community Visitors and Legatees

Legacy is a voluntary organisation founded on personal service. Throughout Australia, thousands of dedicated volunteers and members regularly visit or call those we support, ensuring they always have someone to lean on.

Income Support

Income Support

Legacy understands families and individuals can have difficulty covering bills and expenses following the death of a family member and Legacy may be able to offer financial assistance where needed.

Assistance with claims

Assistance with claims

Legacy works to ensure our families receive the correct entitlements, rights and benefits at all times.

Medical and health access support

Medical and health access support

Legacy may provide assistance to obtain mobility devices like wheelchairs and walkers and the provision of medical devices such as Personal Response Units to assist with independent living.

Emergency relief

Emergency relief

In times of hardship, grief and loss, Legacy may step in to help families get back on their feet by assisting with emergency funds.

School age education support

School-age education support

Legacy assists with education costs, school uniforms, laptops and much more. Legacy can help support after-school activities such as music, art, karate, or sports.

Tertiary education support

Tertiary education support

Legacy offers a range of scholarships to assist students with pursing further studies.

Personal development activities

Personal development activities

Legacy ensures children and young adults have the opportunity to participate with their peers in sports, drama and other activities that are of interest to them and potentially may be a long term career choice.

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

This service includes support with internships, resume writing, verbal communication workshops and interview technique workshops.