Biala - Ballina

04/09/2026

💙 Happy Teacher Aide Appreciation Week!

Today we celebrate the dedicated, caring and hardworking Teacher Aides who make a difference every day at Biala School.

Thank you for the support, encouragement and joy you bring to our students, families and school community.

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02/09/2026

We are delighted to be named a finalist in three categories for the 2026 Business Awards in the Northern Rivers:
💫 Excellence in Health, Care and Wellness
💫 Excellence in Workplace Health and Wellbeing
💫 Employer of Choice

We are amongst good company within our region and wish the other finalists luck for the awards later this month - not too much luck though 😉

2026 Northern Rivers Regional Business Awards Finalists

Congratulations to our 2026 Regional Finalists for the Excellence in Health, Care & Wellness category!

Biala - Ballina, Ballina
Coolangatta-Tweed Osteopathy, Tweed Heads
Human Nature Adventure Therapy, Ballina
Maclean Medical, Maclean
Our House, Lismore
Savvy Beverages, Byron Bay
Summerland Support, Casino

View the full list of finalists: https://www.businessnsw.com/events/2026-business-awards/northern-rivers

We look forward to celebrating your achievements at the Ballina RSL Club Ltd, on Saturday 26 September.

Thank you to our category sponsor, Healthy North Coast

05/08/2026

Would you like to join an award winning team as a Disability Support Worker?

If you are someone who shares our commitment to delivering high quality support that is centred around each person’s individual needs, choices and goals, we’d like to meet you.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting people with disability to build independence, participate in their community and live the life they choose.

Get in touch with us or learn more from the ad below 👇

20/07/2026

Community spirit in action! 👏

Biala CEO, Lisa Smith and Head of Education, Kath Ellis were delighted to attend the Ballina Lions Ballina 74th Changeover Dinner on Saturday night, where Biala School was honoured to receive a donation alongside other local organisations including Marine Rescue Ballina, Our Kids RDA Ballina & District and Wardell Rural Fire Brigade.

Pictured with Sharon Cadwallader, Councillor Ballina Shire Council Lion Peter Dean, Sharon Clark and Captain Sam Walls, the evening was a powerful reminder of the impact community service can have. What makes the Ballina Lions Club’s contribution even more remarkable is that their membership numbers are just 14 dedicated volunteers, yet they donated almost $40,000 this year to local and international causes through initiatives such as recycling programs, community BBQs, gift wrapping and countless hours of service.

Thank you, Ballina Lions, for the extraordinary difference you make in our community. Your impact proves that a small group of committed people can achieve amazing things. If you’ve ever thought about giving back, the Lions would love to welcome new members or Friends of Lions to help continue this incredible work. 💙🦁

15/07/2026

Do you want to join our award winning team in a leadership role?

We have just been awarded Employer of Choice for the second consecutive year and Excellence in Health, Care and Wellness at the Ballina Shire Business Awards and we are looking for our newest member to join our team in a newly created role of House Manager – Home & Living Practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and experience in disability support who is passionate about supporting participants to live safely, independently and with choice and control.

To know more about or apply, visit SEEK:
https://au.seek.com/job/93236214?ref=cm-ui

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone in your network who may be a great fit.

For further information, email Bruna at [email protected]

12/07/2026

12/07/2026

🌟WE DID IT 🌟

🏆 We are proud to announce that Biala Support Services has won Employer of Choice (21+ Employees), Excellence in Health, Care & Wellness and Highly Commended Medium Business at the 2026 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards.

These awards recognise the incredible commitment of our staff and the culture we have built together—one centred on inclusion, quality, wellbeing and making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.

Following our 2024 and 2025 award successes, this recognition reinforces Biala's consistent commitment to excellence in both service delivery and workplace culture.

Thank you to our staff, participants, students, families, Board, volunteers and supporters. This achievement belongs to all of you.

🩵 Proudly local. Proudly inclusive. Proudly Biala. 🩵

03/07/2026

We are thrilled to share that Biala Support Services has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards!

This recognition builds on an incredible journey for Biala. In 2024, we were proud to be named:

💫Winner – Outstanding Community Organisation

In 2025 we celebrated:

🌟Employer of Choice (21+ Employees)
🌟Outstanding Business Leader (Lisa Smith)
🌟Highly Commended – Outstanding Community Organisation

We also went on to win Employer of Choice and Outstanding Business Leader at the Northern Rivers Business Awards and were recognised as NSW State Finalists.

To now be recognised once again as finalists in 2026 is a testament to the dedication, passion and commitment of our staff, students, participants, families and supporters.

Every day, our team works to create opportunities, build independence and strengthen inclusion for people with disability across our community.

This year, 64 finalists have been recognised from across the Ballina Shire business community, highlighting the innovation, resilience and excellence that make our region so special.

Congratulations to all businesses, organisations and individuals who have been named finalists.

We look forward to joining our fellow finalists at the Awards Gala on 11 July.

💛 Thank you to our incredible Biala team and the community that continues to support our mission.

25/04/2026

Today, staff and student of Biala School came together in the Ballina town centre to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Our students and staff showed great respect and pride as they took part in the ANZAC Day commemorations, reflecting on the courage, resilience, and mateship that define this important day.

We are proud to support our community in remembering the past and recognising the contributions of those who came before us.

Lest we forget.

23/04/2026

“A Stronger, Safer NDIS”

Biala Support Services has been a fully registered NDIS provider since the beginning of the Scheme.

We welcome strong regulation, clear standards and accountability—and support increased scrutiny to protect participants and the integrity of the NDIS.

A sustainable, well‑regulated Scheme is essential to ensuring supports reach those who need them most.

Read our statement 👇

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7452916593837228032