Friends of Biala are the fundraising group of the organisation. The funds raised through this group support Biala Special School, Melaleuca (Respite) House and North Coast Fun Club.
Friends of Biala meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Biala Special School at 10.30 am
80% of monies raised in all fundraising is utilized by the school. These funds are used to purchase:
- Resources
- Equipment
- Playground equipment
- Subsidise outings
- Assisting with the STRIKERS annual holiday
- Provide functions
- Subsidise wages of specialist staff
- Professional Student Assessment
- Building Maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
- Bus Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
- Purchase of Equipment
- Resources
- Subsidises Outings
- Subsidises staff
If you can assist Friends of Biala in any of the following areas please contact the school or the office:
- Taking Raffle Books to sell
- Cooking for Stalls
- Helping with BBQs
- Assisting with 2LM Children’s Christmas Appeal Activities:
- Garage Sale
- Tin Collections
- Greyhound Night
- Play Night Fundraisers
- Annual Charity Golf Day
- Other Activities as required.
We understand that parents/carers are very busy people and we certainly appreciate any effort you may be able to offer to assist.
Just an hour or two makes a BIG difference and helps provide many resources.
Contact Biala for more information.
78 Fox Street, Ballina NSW 2478
PO Box 1279, Ballina NSW 2478
Ph: (02) 6686 3395
Fax: (02) 6681 4785
E-mail: enquiries@biala.org.au