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Services and Facilities

Child Safety

Council's child safe commitment and code of conduct and important information on how to report any child safety concerns

Community Halls and Centres

View our venues and community halls available for hire at communityspaces.com.au

Community Plans

View our Active Aging Plan and Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Community Swimming Pools

Check the opening hours and entry fees for Council's Ballina War Memorial Pool and Waterslide and Alstonville Aquatic Centre

Emergency Services

Find emergency service contacts and details of our Emergency Management Committee and Emergency Management Plan

Flood Recovery

This section provides information regarding Flood Recovery

Libraries

Modern library facilities are available in Ballina, Lennox Head and Alstonville as part of the Richmond Tweed Regional Library Service

Public Toilets

Find a public toilet and instructions on how to obtain an MLAK key for 24 hour access to accessible amenities

Council Maintained Defibrillators (AEDs)

Use the map to find a Council maintained defibrillator in Ballina Shire

Homelessness in Ballina Shire

Whether you are experiencing homelessness, at risk of losing your home, or supporting someone in need, there are services available to help.

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council@ballina.nsw.gov.au

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NSW 2478
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Ballina Shire Council acknowledges that we are here on the land of the Bundjalung people. The Bundjalung are the traditional owners of this land and are part of the oldest surviving continuous culture in the world.

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