Centacare is:
Building stronger communities.
Centacare deliver an extensive range of social welfare and outreach services across the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat and the Western District of Victoria. We provide services that support individuals, families and communities empowering people to bring about positive change while building community capacity.

Established in 1977 the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat opened Ballarat Diocesan Family Services Inc to provide social welfare and outreach services on behalf of the Ballarat Diocese.
In 1997 the organisation formally changed name to Centacare Catholic Diocese of Ballarat Inc. This reflected the organisations ties to the network of social welfare agencies across Australia who deliver social outreach services on behalf of the Catholic community. In 2016 the organisations structure changed to a company limited by guarantee.
With over 35 years’ experience Centacare continue to support those in need with counselling, employment, housing, family services, advocacy and outreach.
Centacare works in partnership with Federal and State governments, fellow welfare agencies, funding bodies and the greater community to deliver professional and responsive services.
Today we employ over 180 staff across ten sites in Ballarat, Warrnambool, Mildura, Horsham, Hamilton and Geelong. We provide quality programs and services in:
- Family and Children Services
- Community Programs & Advocacy
- Employment
- Housing
- Counselling, Support & Relationship Services
- Youth Services
- Victims Assistance Program
Building on the values of Catholic Social Teaching Centacare welcomes everyone no matter what their race, religion, gender or sexuality. Our devoted and passionate staff are committed to delivering services that are true to our mission and support our key values.
VISION
Thriving communities in which each person can achieve their full potential.
PURPOSE
To provide services which empower people to live with choice and opportunity.
VALUES & BEHAVIOURS
RESPECT
Be courteous and constructive
Be fair – don’t take advantage
Listen and value other people’s opinions
Acknowledge other people’s contributions
Provide timely and genuine feedback
Be fair – don’t take advantage
Listen and value other people’s opinions
Acknowledge other people’s contributions
Provide timely and genuine feedback
INCLUSION
Be informed
Share information
Recognise and value differences
Find ways to collaborate
Develop relationships
Share information
Recognise and value differences
Find ways to collaborate
Develop relationships
INTEGRITY
Do the right thing
Be honest
Do what you say you will do
Say what you think
Be honest
Do what you say you will do
Say what you think
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accept responsibility for your actions
Do your job
Challenge behaviours
Do your job
Challenge behaviours