Climate Café - Term 1 - 2026

FREE

At our Café there is no guest speaker, no advice given, no call for action. Instead, you’ll find a supportive, facilitated conversational space for people to gather and share thoughts and feelings in response to the climate crisis. Here you can voice concerns that may not be welcomed or echoed elsewhere in your daily life. You’re invited to share with interested others how you’re really feeling at this challenging time.

There may be laughter, there may be tears. There may be fear, there may be anger. Whatever you’re feeling is okay and valued. And it’s fine just to listen. Sharing, listening and being quiet together are all part of our Café.

Gerry Fahey and Susan Nelson are the facilitators, having both completed the Climate Café training provided by Psychology for a Safe Climate.

Term 1, 2026 dates:

  1. 2 February
  2. 2 March

Registration

Scroll down to register. For help, see our step-by-step guide to registering online.  

By registering for this class you are agreeing with the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions, including our Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy, Cancellation and Refund Policy and other important information.

Please contact us if you are no longer able to attend as places are limited.

Please note: All Ballarat East Neighbourhood House activities are for 18 years plus unless otherwise specified. Please contact us if you have any questions about this. 

Questions?

For any questions, please contact us. We are available from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Tuesdays to Fridays during school terms.

  • Starts

    2nd Feb 2026, Mon

  • Ends

    2nd Mar 2026, Mon

  • Where

    Barkly Square - Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Community Room #103

  • Facilitator

    Susan and Gerry

    • or register for individual session below.
    Monday, 2nd Feb 2026 | 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM

    10 spots remaining

    Monday, 2nd Mar 2026 | 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM

    10 spots remaining

    Name
    Ballarat East Neighbourhood House
    Email
    reception@ballarateastnh.org.au
    Phone
    0422 612 052

    The Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Activity Terms and Conditions can be found online. You will be asked to agree to these at the next step of your registration.


    The Terms and Conditions include important information such as our Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy and Cancellation and Refund Policy. Please make yourself familiar with these Terms and Conditions before registering for and attending our activities.


    You can also read and download all policies and procedures for the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House online, including the full Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Privacy Policy.

    The Cancellation and Refund Policies form part of the Activity Terms and Conditions which are available in full online.

    Cancellation Policy

    Ballarat East Neighbourhood House (BENH) reserves the right to cancel activities if the required minimum number of participants enrolled prior to the activity starting date is not met. A full refund will be given for payments received.

    In the case that the activity teacher is unable to attend due to illness or an unexpected change of circumstances, the class may be postponed to a later date or cancelled. If the class is postponed and the rescheduled date does not suit a participant, a refund may be requested.

    Refund Policy

    Fee refunds are not automatic and must be applied for in writing to the Manager.

    The following will be taken into account before a Refund is issued:

    • Approved fee refunds are only processed after the fees have been cleared through the bank account.
    • A student excluded, suspended, or expelled under a BENH/Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre/ Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre policy or procedure is not entitled to a refund (except where any Commonwealth or State legislation or code of practice provides otherwise).
    • Where the student ceases training of their own volition prior to the midway point of the program (defined as midway through unit completion, or midway through time period of course, whichever is the earlier), the maximum fee refund will be 50% of the total fee payment.
    • Where the student ceases training of their own volition after the midway point of the program as defined above, no refund is payable.
    • Refunds will not be issued after course commencement except in exceptional circumstances or where funding guidelines stipulate this requirement. In exceptional circumstances a participant may apply in writing for special consideration of a refund for the following bereavement, hospitalisation and/or unexpectedly having to assume carer’s responsibilities.
    • BENH will not issue refunds for a change in working hours; inconvenient travel; moving interstate; job change or change of career direction or change of mind.
    • Actual attendance in class by the student will not be considered when assessing a refund request.