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Mt Helen Campus

Mt Helen is set on 110 hectares of bushland but it’s only 10 kms from the centre of Ballarat. So you can listen to birdsong as you study then paint the town red in your downtime.

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Mt Helen campus grounds

Finding your way around

Mt Helen is easy to reach from central Ballarat or the surrounding regional area.

What about accessibility?

Open our mobility access map (page 3) to see accessible parking, toilets and pathways. (The routes shown are stair-free but the gradient of some paths may not be suitable for all users.) And check out Google maps to see photographic detail.

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