Ballarat East Community Newsletter

The Ballarat East Community News is a project of the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House. Its establishment in early 2021 was supported by the City of Ballarat through a Community Impact Grant and after that by VicHealth through a Reimagining Health grant. Local adult volunteers work together to contribute articles to this local community newsletter. Social isolation across the community is reduced by breaking through the digital barrier and connecting people with free/low/cost activities, helping them learn about community groups and improving mental health by giving them a sense of belonging to their neighbourhood.The Ballarat East Community News is a proud member of the Ballarat Community News Publications Network.

Editorial Policy

Generally, contributions should not exceed 250 words and up to two photographs per item may be submitted (but may not necessarily be published). However, if you have a feature-story which may require more words, please contact us with your idea. Material may be edited due to space, style, clarity or for legal reasons. The name and address of the person submitting any material must be provided (address not for publication). The Ballarat East Neighbourhood House reserves the right not to publish material considered to be offensive or inappropriate or which is not deemed to have community interest or relevance. The views expressed or information provided in this publication are not necessarily those of the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House, or its advertisers, sponsors or partners, including the City of Ballarat. This includes any officers, members, agents or contractors.

Frequency and distribution

This publication is printed four times each year to over 8000 letterboxes in the suburbs of Bakery Hill, Ballarat East, Canadian, Eureka, Golden Point, Mount Pleasant and Warrenheip. Editions One and Two were delivered by Australia Post. From Edition Three onwards, the Ballarat East Community News has been delivered by a team of over 60 local community volunteers, a key community development element of this project. Contact Us if you would like to find out more about joining our Volunteer Delivery Team.

Advertising

We would like to thank the advertisers in this edition for financially supporting this important project for broader Ballarat East.

Advertising rates per edition for 2024 are:

• $150 + GST: Business Card - 90mm x 55mm
• $300 + GST: Banner - 180 mm x 55mm
• $750 + GST: Half page - 180 mm x 135 mm

Please contact us if you would like to support this project and promote your business/organisation.