UnitingCare Ballarat’s Family Counselling program was restructured in early 2012 to support and assist families referred through the Government Funded ChildFIRST program. ChildFIRST is a referral pathway into Family Services programs. ChildFIRST also provides information, advice and consultation to professionals, the community and families. All clients are now referred to UnitingCare Ballarat Family Counsellors/Case Managers for case management through ChildFIRST. To be referred to a Family Services program, please contact ChildFIRST on 1300 78 33 41 for assessment.