$3.4million funding for Headspace Ballina

BENEFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS OF LONG-TERM RENTAL

Security: Lease agreement, bond, and landlord protections, including in-depth tenant profiling. Rental can be for six months or longer. Reliability: Plan on a steady revenue stream. Time savings and cost-effectiveness: Less management and

marketing required by the host, with reduced expenses due to cleaning, gardening, pool maintenance and general maintenance. Less additional costs as the tenant pays utilities and operating expenses (e.g. water, internet), and the tenant generally provides furniture.

BENEFITS FOR OUR COMMUNITY

• Physical and mental wellbeing: A safe place to call home is

imperative for everyone. The longer people live with the anxiety of not knowing where home will be, the more significant the impact on our community. Increasing the supply of long-term rentals can reduce displacement and homelessness within our shire. • Connected communities: Short-term accommodation can negatively impact local amenities, including noise, waste management, traffic, and parking congestion. Long-term rentals have the potential to increase community-mindedness and create more connected communities.

• More business for traditional accommodation providers: While

short-term accommodation options can bring more visitors to our shire, STRA can also have a negative impact on traditional tourist and accommodation providers.

If you have an empty property or a property let on the short-term rental market, please consider the benefits of bringing those homes and apartments onto the long-term rental market. Right now, every available property can make a difference to our community.

$3.4million funding for Headspace in Ballina

These past few years have been difficult for locals, particularly our young people. More than ever, our youth need increased access to mental health support services.

Recently Federal Member Justine Elliot MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services with Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Emma McBride MP, announced $3.4 million for a new Headspace service in Ballina.

Ballina Shire Council wholeheartedly thanks the Federal Government and welcomes this funding for Ballina. No longer will young people need to travel to Lismore to seek face-to-face counselling.

The recent Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond Mental Health Symposium highlighted the need for better mental health services in our shire.

This funding demonstrates all tiers of government and community groups working together for the best outcomes for our community.

While the new service is being established, young people can continue to access free telephone and web-based support services via Headspace at headspace.org.au or by phoning 1800 650 890.

Image: Red dots show distribution of Airbnb in Ballina Shire as at March 2022 L-R: Justine Elliot MP, Emma McBride MP, Mayor Sharon Cadwallader, Tamara Smith MP, Robyn and David Harmon from Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond.

JULY 2021

connected community

engaged leadership

Opening of Wollongbar District Park Worked with all agencies to establish Flood Recovery Centre Establish Distribution Hub with volunteer support for flood-impacted residents New footpaths for: • Quays Drive, West Ballina • River Street, West Ballina • Suvla Street, East Ballina • Grandview Street, East Ballina • Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina • Canal Road, Ballina Provided $84,000 in community donations to assist community and sporting groups in 2022/23.

146 residents became new Australian Citizens

Commenced community engagement on: •Kingsford Smith Masterplan •Cawarra Park Masterplan •Lennox Head Strategic Plan New website and branding for Ballina Byron Gateway Airport New Emergency Dashboard emergency.ballina. nsw.gov.au Launch of NSW Planning Portal