BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220512T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220204T064213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T064213Z UID:15925-1652382000-1652391000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Lamb DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-lamb/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2021-07-26-at-8.23.27-AM-e1643956860937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220310T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4 DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220322T044108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220309T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3 DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20211217T020950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-april-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220322T043906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220309T235040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2 DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220204T063345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T063345Z UID:15921-1649962800-1649973600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - White Riot DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-white-riot/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/maxresdefault-2-e1643956373930.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204535 CREATED:20220322T043356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T032413Z UID:17262-1649934000-1649934000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | A Talk with Yvon Davis DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-mining-mud-and-medals-yvon-davis/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220309T230430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010012Z UID:16885-1649869200-1649874600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 1 DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220310T034545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T035444Z UID:16974-1649444400-1649451600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joe Avati | 25 Live - Have Some Respect Tour DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joe-avati/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/unnamed-6-e1646884459713.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T114500 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220322T042236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010452Z UID:17253-1649329200-1649331900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-stories-of-courage-sacrifice-and-larrikinism-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220303T225404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-anzacs-display-talks-research/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220326T223000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220209T003958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T235440Z UID:15994-1648324800-1648333800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:To be rescheduled - Beatles Legacy @ The BMI DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/beatles-legacy/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-31-at-1.18.19-pm-e1644367182115.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220128T024202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-maker-community-market-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220302T072752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T072752Z UID:16318-1647115200-1647120600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:David Quirk - Astonishing Obscurity DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/david-quirk/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Quirk-BMI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220302T073238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005806Z UID:16323-1647108000-1647111600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/classclowns2022/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Class-Clowns-BMI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220310T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220204T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T015928Z UID:15917-1646938800-1646947800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - De Gaulle DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-de-gaulle/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MV5BZjE5YmMwMWMtM2FkNy00NzkzLWJlNDItMmI1YTdhZTgxZmI1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTAwMzM3NDI3._V1_-e1643956050262.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220302T004804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/175099587_191865189262286_8462354857318695019_n-e1646206149256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220204T030314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T060230Z UID:15893-1645905600-1645912800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/outtatown2022/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Comedy,Externally Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Outta-Town-800x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20211029T002157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-february/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220202T003951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011042Z UID:15776-1645205400-1645212600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Ballarat Imaginarium - Opening Event DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-ballarat-imaginarium-opening-event/ LOCATION:The Ballarat Imaginarium\, 119A Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TBI-square-2-e1643944035184.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20210808T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T071857Z UID:11138-1644757200-1644766200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-push/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AllAgesLogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220210T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20220204T061805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T061931Z UID:15912-1644519600-1644528600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society - Heroic Losers DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-heroic-losers/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/heroiclosers800x538-e1643955657401.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20211221T065511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T065511Z UID:15176-1643551200-1643562000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Three Tenors - Ballarat Italian Association DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-three-tenors/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/the-three-tenors-e1640069815683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20211027T002244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010844Z UID:13552-1643121000-1643126400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | January DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/the-reading-room-january/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20211221T063037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T063754Z UID:15170-1642879800-1642888800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Charlie Wilde 'Allihies' Tour - Ballarat DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/charliewilde-allihies/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CHARLIE-WILDE-tour-cover-e1640068623114.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20211130T045553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T050242Z UID:14667-1642842000-1642860000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Book Sale Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi-book-sale-fundraiser/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/book_sale_10_1_square-e1640068474344.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T230000 DTSTAMP:20260413T204536 CREATED:20211101T024622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024626Z UID:13718-1639854000-1639868400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:A Very Motown Christmas with Motor City Sounds DESCRIPTION:SHARC Roadshow 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Humffray Room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SHARC is heading to Ballarat \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We want to catch up with people with experience of alcohol\, drugs or gambling challenges.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join SHARC for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon focused on the issues that matter most to you. Our purpose is twofold. We want to tell you a bit more about the programs at SHARC – an organisation that has been around for 30 years\, staffed by people with lived and living experience of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) system. We run peer led residential programs and supports for the peer workforce. We also provide opportunities for you to use your experiences to advocate for change in the system.  This is an opportunity to have open conversations about what you need in relation to recovery\, and harm reduction\, and to learn about our supports. We also want to hear about your experiences accessing services\, what’s working well\, what is missing\, and what needs to change. Come along for a cuppa’ and a snack\, connect with others\, and have your say. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there? \n \n The APSU team (Association of Participating Service Users) APSU is the Victorian consumer body for people who use\, have used\, or are eligible to use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services\, including family and significant others affected by AOD challenges. APSU advocates for system change and ensures the voices of people who use services are heard and valued. The APSU team will also provide an overview of the programs that SHARC runs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out about our programs Information about how you can use your lived experience of accessing services to advocate for change across the systemAn opportunity for you to tell us about the needs of regional Victorians to help us advocate for improved service provision in the Grampians regionA low-pressure\, stigma-free environmentFriendly SHARC staff with a lived experience of accessing the alcohol and drug service system\, ready to listenTea\, coffee\, snacksPrinted resources to take home with you \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free\, supper included \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/motown-christmas/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Website_Image-01.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR