Donations

Donate an experience to those affected by the Northern Rivers flood.

BLOOD DONORS NEEDED IN BALLINA

With the Red Cross Lifeblood Donor Centre in Lismore closing its doors due to flooding, the Ballina community is stepping up to help.

A mobile blood donation unit will be operating in the Richmond Room, 5 Regatta Avenue, Ballina for the next three months.

If you are safe and able to give blood, you’ll be a real lifesaver. For more information call 13 14 95 or visit lifeblood.com.au

Session times at the Ballina Pop-up site are:

Donate a moment away

The Ballina Tourism Team are encouraging Australians, near and far, to donate an experience to those affected by the Northern Rivers flood.

"We are asking people to purchase a gift voucher for a local activity or tour and gift it to someone impacted by the floods. The idea is for flood-affected locals to enjoy A Moment Away from the clean-up and stress of their current circumstances," said Ms Alicia Wallace Council's Team Leader Visitor Services.

The bonus to this unique idea is the economic boost for local tourism operators, whose livelihoods have been disrupted once again by the floods. With limited accommodation available for visitors to stay, tour and activity operators are suffering flow on impacts. We want to ensure these businesses survive and are still here once visitors return to the region.

Donors can select an experience or value of their choice and know that this will be donated to a flood affected person for A Moment Away. This will enable flood impacted families and individuals to take a break, even if just for a moment.

Local tourism businesses are encouraged to use the hashtags #AMomentAway and #DonateAMomentAway in their social media posts for resharing.

For more information or to find a local experience visit the destination website discoverballina.com.au

Monday – 12pm to 7pm Tuesday – 8pm to 2.30pm Wednesday – 12pm to 7pm Thursday – 12pm to 7pm Friday – 8am to 2.30pm Saturday – 8am to 2.30pm

Every single blood donation counts!

Burns Point Ferry

The Ferry has undergone repairs to get it back up and running. Council thanks the community for their patience during this time.

Customers are asked to take care when boarding and alighting the ferry, as repair works continue to the boom gates, street lighting and bankside areas.

Ferry ticket holders who would like to apply for a refund, for the time the ferry was offline, can call Council's Customer Service Team on 1300 864 444.

Follow us on Facebook or visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/burnspointferry