Ballina Shire Council has installed beach rescue equipment along our coastline for the safety of all beach users, supported by key partners. This equipment is available to all members of the community to make use of in case of an emergency.
Critical response kits contain:
Critical Response Kits are available at 11 locations along our coastline in clearly marked storage boxes.
The inner case is removable and designed to be carried onto the beach to give first aid directly to any member of the community in case of a critical emergency.
Contents of the kit are maintained by Ballina Shire Council. Please report any use, loss or damage of the equipment here or scan the QR code located on the storage box.
Rescue tubes are installed at a number of local beaches and can help someone drowning to stay afloat. Signage on the storage boxes advise a rescue tubes should only be used by a strong swimmer after dialling 000, and if there is no lifeguard or surfboard available to assist.
Rescue tubes are maintained by Ballina Shire Council. Please report any use, loss or damage of the equipment here or scan the QR code located on the storage box.
Angel Rings are installed at these popular fishing locations:
In partnership with Surf Life Saving NSW, an ERB is installed at Seven Mile Beach south of the Lennox Head Surf Life Saving Club. In an emergency, simply press the button for help and the Surf Life Saving NSW Support Operations Centre will respond to assist.
The General Manager
Ballina Shire Council
PO Box 450
Ballina NSW 2478
40 Cherry Street
Ballina NSW 2478
Opening Hours
8:15am - 4:30pm
Monday to Friday
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