Welcome to Balranald, Inc!
Balranald Inc. is a not-for-profit community development organisation established in 2007 by a passionate group of volunteers who were committed to improving the Balranald community, both economically and socially.
Balranald Inc. works in partnership with the Balranald Shire Council, government agencies, and other community stakeholders on projects that are of mutual interest to the community.
Balranald Inc. is run by volunteers.
Our Vision
Balranald Inc. is a profit-for-purpose organisation that aims to improve the financial, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the community of the Balranald district because when our community thrives, it survives.
Purpose
Provide, support, and enhance products, events, and services that improve the financial, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the community of the Balranald district.
Meetings are held last Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm at Ex Services Club.
Some of the Balranald Inc. projects.
The group is open to everyone to join or participate in.
- Aboriginal education and employment - Lowbidgee indigenous education and employment program
- Bes Murray Story and book sales - "Bes - The Best of Two Worlds"
- 5 Rivers Outback Festival
- Honour our Veterans Heritage Military Trail
- Interpretive Centre (Now the Discovery Centre) Feasibility Study
- First meeting to establish the Men's Shed
- Skate park funding of $20,000
- Women's health day
- Supporting friends of the Southern Cross (now an independent Inc. body)
- Balranald Inc. Community Partnership - providing small grants for community projects
- Regional Arts and Cultural program with the local Art Gallery