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Video Stories

Explore the stories of Sebastopol through video! To date, this collection includes short films about local art projects, the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden and Phoenix P-12 Community College Band. The most recent addition, Short Histories of Sebastopol - The Butcher & Newsagent, is the first in a series of videos capturing residents stories of the former borough.

We would love to build this collection of videos to create a snapshot of life in the thriving suburb of Sebastopol. If you have a video you would like added, please get in touch via the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre, 5329 3273 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Short Histories of Sebastopol - The Butcher & Newsagent

Long-time resident and former Borough of Sebastopol Mayor, Paul Jenkins, shares some fascinating stories about his grandfather’s butcher shop and the adjacent newsagent, which were located in Albert Street Sebastopol in the early 1900’s.

Kabluum Art Mural

Kabluum is the result of a Literacy Through Art project at Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre. Students were guided by professional artist Pauline O'Shannessy Dowling, to explore themes of community, people, growth, the environment and their inter-connectedness. The class incorporated these ideas into designing and painting a series of artworks which are now proudly installed on the front of the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre. This class provided an opportunity for students to learn, explore, gain a sense of belonging and make their mark on their community.

Jingle Bell Rock - Phoenix P-12 Community College Band

Phoenix P-12 Community College Band features students from Grade 6 through to Year 12. After a difficult year disrupted by the COVID pandemic, the band came together before Christmas in 2020 to share the festive spirit with some Christmas Carols.

Albert Street Bus Shelter Art Project

As part of Lead On Ballarat's Take Back the Streets art program, young people designed and painted bus shelter panels to be installed on bus shelters in Albert Street Sebastopol in 2014. This project was supported by the City of Ballarat, BGT Youth Connections and the Ballarat Arts Foundation.

Development of the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden – Our Garden

Development of ‘Our Garden’ began in 2015 and thanks to the dedication and support of staff, volunteers, local community groups and numerous grants, the garden has flourished and grown over the years. The space has been the site of creative art murals, children’s teddy bear picnics, working bees, adult education classes and more. The garden helps supply fresh herbs and produce to the Centre’s 'Our Kitchen Social Enterprise’ and provides opportunities for all members of the community to participate, learn and connect with others. To find out more, contact Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre: (03) 5329 3273 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.