Getting out an about and doing things with others is interesting and fun. If you need support to do that, our team are here to help.

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Weekly Activities

Live the life you want in a home you love!

Biala’s Community and Social Activities help make your goals of having social connection become a reality. Biala offers a range of fun activities including fishing, cooking, bowling, BBQs and social evenings
Our activities are a relaxed and fun way to meet new people and have some fun.
Why not come along and try it for yourself!

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Programs of Support

Biala offers a range of NDIS funded Programs of Support for people with disability whose goal is to learn new skills, enjoy new experiences, meet new people and explore your community.
Each program runs for 12 weeks and is open to any person over 18 looking to learn new skills, build on existing skills or just socialise with other people.

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Our current Programs of Support

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Run over 12 weeks, this program is for anyone wanting to showcase their artistic flair. We visit some of the region’s local galleries and artists in the area, before engaging in our own artistic projects. The program culminates in an exhibition of works at the Ballina Regional Gallery.

Program dates: Held over 12 weeks. The next round: {insert scheduled date}

Day and Time: {insert day and time}

Location: Meet at the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre (BISC), Cherry Street, Ballina. From here the group will visit various arts spaces locally, including Ballina Regional Art Gallery.

Accessibility: Our program locations are selected with accessibility needs in mind.

Cost: There is a cost of approximately $5 per week to cover resources, in addition to support costs funded by your NDIS Plan from your Core Supports budget at 1:3 group support.  In service km for this program (19km/week on average) are divided by the number of participants and claimed weekly.

Join our program of support to develop skills, confidence and learn the basics of cooking with experienced an chef who cares.

This program has a focus on planning, budgeting, shopping, cooking and learning to safely use utensils and kitchen appliances in a social group setting. The best part is you get to enjoy the meal with friends afterwards!

Program dates: Held one day a week over 12 weeks. The next round commences {insert scheduled date}

Day and Time: {insert day/s and time}

Location: Meet at the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre (BISC), Cherry Street, Ballina. From here we walk to the Masonic Hall where we use the commercial kitchen while we cook up a storm with friends.   

Accessibility: Our program locations are selected with accessibility needs in mind.

Cost: There is a cost of approximately $10 per week to cover ingredients and resources. This can be invoiced at the beginning of the program or payable weekly. If you pay before commencing the program, you will receive a 10% discount.
Support costs are funded by your NDIS Plan from your Core Supports budget at 1:3 group support. In service km for this program (10km/week on average) are divided by the number of participants and claimed weekly.

A program of support to connect with other budding ‘green thumbs’ and grow your passion for plants and all things gardening. Get your hands dirty at the Ballina Community Garden, harvest herbs and create your own succulent pot projects to take home.

Program dates: Held each Tuesday over 12 weeks. The next round commences {insert scheduled date}

Day and Time: 9am to 12 noon

Location: Meet at Ballina School, 28 Fox Street, Ballina where we will then provide transport to Ballina Community Gardens, Cnr Swift and Clarence Streets, Ballina.

Accessibility: Our program locations are selected with accessibility needs in mind.

Cost: There is a cost of approximately $5 per week which provides resources and plot rental at The Ballina Community Gardens.

There are 2 x Individual Succulent plant projects with ‘Ash’s Workshop’ costing a total of $50.
Support costs are funded by your NDIS Plan from your Core Supports budget at 1:3 group support.  In service km for this program (10km/week on average) are divided by the number of participants and claimed weekly.

We are passionate about building people’s capacity to realise their true potential.

Biala offers a unique program to help students with disability in Year 11 and 12 to build capacity to successfully transition into life after school.

Our transition pathway helps participants identify and break down the barriers to finding a job or accessing the community once school days are behind you.

An assigned Support Worker works with you to improve your skills, develop work readiness and assist in finding vocational education and training, work experience, or employment opportunities post-school. This includes building transferrable skills for employment or community access, including social skills, travel training, money management and similar goals.

Mastering important tasks for daily living is essential for your wellbeing, independence, social interaction and self-care.

Biala’s staff can work with you to develop your daily living skills so you can lead a more independent and fulfilling life. This may include supporting you with:

  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene
  • Budgeting or money management
  • Grocery shopping
  • Health and medication management
  • Socialising and recreation
  • Mobility
  • Home Maintenance

We take the time to help you enjoy being part of your community, so get in touch with our friendly team today.

Phone

02 6686 4763

Email

info@biala.org.au

Head Office

Suite 4 & 5, 2 Moon Street
Ballina NSW 2478

Biala School

78 Fox Street
Ballina NSW 2478