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Ballina RSL Club Ltd Policies and Regulations

NSW Smoke-free Environment Amendment Act 2004

In October 2004, the then NSW Premier Bob Carr announced that smoking in indoor areas of licensed premises would be phased out by July 2007.

The rationale for this decision was to protect workers and patrons from the adverse health effects of smoking caused by prolonged exposure to passive smoking in indoor public areas.

This legislation is known as the NSW Smoke-free Environment Amendment Act 2004.

For more information visit www.health.nsw.gov.au

At Your Club, Everybody’s Welcome …

From 2 July 2007, clubs across NSW are clearing the air as the NSW Smoke-free Environment Amendment Act 2004 comes into force. Many clubs are managing this major change by opening new areas and comfortable facilities outdoors.

Both the Ballina RSL Club (River Street, Ballina) and the Ballina RSL Bowling Club (Canal Road, Ballina) have comfortable and compliant outdoor areas for all patrons to enjoy.

Where can smoking occur at the Ballina RSL Club?

Click here to view Ballina RSL Club information on Indoor Smoking Bans

Where can smoking occur at the Ballina RSL Bowling Club?

Click here to view Ballina RSL Bowling Club information on Indoor Smoking Bans

ClubSafeResponsible Conduct of Gaming

ClubSafe Responsible Gambling Program

Clubs in NSW are not-for-profit organisations that exist for the benefit of their members and the community.

Clubs are a focal point for many communities, providing a meeting place and facilitating the pursuit of interests such as sporting, community, workers, business, national, religious, RSL and ex-services. They also play a vital role in sustaining local community activities by providing significant support to local schools and playgroups, returned soldiers and war widow support groups, local hospitals and nursing homes, surf lifesaving clubs, seniors, local neighbourhood centres, emergency services, as well as charities of all sizes and types across NSW.

One of the unique attractions of NSW registered clubs is that they provide safe social venues for community owned gaming.

In 2000, the peak club industry body, ClubsNSW, initiated ClubSafe, a world's best practice responsible gambling program. As a ClubSafe member club, Ballina RSL Club Ltd is committed to a policy of best practice when it comes to the provision of a responsible gambling environment.

The program is based on a ClubSafe Code of Practice, consisting of eleven best practice guidelines that are supported by a comprehensive management system designed to proactively minimise harm associated with problem gambling.

Through ClubSafe, Ballina RSL Club Ltd can offer support and information to club patrons who may have a problem with their gambling, as well as offer support for family and friends who may be impacted by a problem gambler.

ClubSafe initiatives include:

  • Free, confidential ClubSafe Counselling Service
  • Government approved self-exclusion process
  • Staff awareness training
  • ClubSafe Code of Practice and Advertising Code of Practice
  • Responsible gambling signage

The ClubSafe Counselling Service is a free, confidential phone service available to club patrons, providing effective crisis counselling support and counselling referrals as well as the option for ongoing anonymous telephone counselling. To access the ClubSafe Counselling Service call 1800 99 77 66, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

The ClubSafe self-exclusion process gives patrons the option to choose to be excluded from the club. For more information on this option please contact the Operations/Gaming Manager, Ballina RSL Club Ltd) on 0266 86 2544.

G-Line

G-line (NSW) is a 24-hour, 7 days a week, statewide telephone helpline offering crisis counselling for problem gamblers, their families, friends and others. It is available to anyone in NSW who wants to talk to a trained counsellor about their own, or someone else’s, gambling problem.

According to G-Line, some indicators of problem gambling are:

  • Gambling more than you can afford to lose
  • Borrowing money from friends, family, banks and loan sharks to gamble
  • Selling family or personal assets to gamble
  • Losing time from work or study to gamble
  • Arguing with family over your gambling habits
  • Feeling guilty about the amount of money gambled
  • Chasing losses to win back money

To access G-line, call 1800 633 635.

Click Here to download a copy of the Club Safe Information PDF.

Department of Gaming & Racing, www.olgr.nsw.gov.au

Responsible Service of Alcohol 

MIDNIGHT CURFEW

The Ballina Liquor Accord has resolved that effective 6 June 2007,  all licensed establishments within the Ballina Shire will be imposing a 12 midnight curfew every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
In principle, patrons will not be permitted to enter a licensed premises after 12 midnight.

The Liquor Licensing Act aims to ensure that those who consume alcohol only do so in a responsible manner. Ballina RSL Club is committed to the principles of responsible service of alcohol. All employees must adhere to the following responsible service of alcohol practices, below is an extract of Ballina RSL Clubs policy on Responsible service of Alcohol:

  • No liquor will be served to minors (under 18 years of age).
  • No intoxicated persons will be admitted to the Club.
  • Intoxicated persons will be refused service of liquor.

Please be aware that licensing rules have been amended to incorporate penalties for those persons found to be intoxicated on these premises.

If you wish to discuss the alcohol requirements of your function, please do not hesitate to contact us.

It is an offence to permit intoxication on club premises (Registered Clubs Act 1976).

If you encounter any problems during your function, please do not hesitate to ask for the Duty Manager.

The Club promotes the responsible service of alcohol.

Department of Gaming & Racing, www.olgr.nsw.gov.au

General Procedures

It is the policy of this Club that no food or beverage be brought onto licensed Club premises, with the exception of a wedding, birthday or special function cake.

Children's Menu Prices

  • Under 5 years old – no charge
  • 5-10 years old – half price menu
  • 11 and over – full price menu chosen

Minors on Licensed Premises

Persons under the age of 18 years will not be admitted to the Club unless they are accompanied by their parent/s or legal guardian and must remain in their company at all times whilst on Club premises.

While children are welcome at your function, it is an offence for minors to approach or obtain service from a bar.

Admittance Requirements

Bona Fide visitors residing outside the 5km radius are required to sign the visitors register before entering the Club, and will be required to produce proof of residence.

Guests of members residing within the 5km radius may be signed in as guests of members, providing they remain in the company of the member and vacate the premises with the member, and will be required to produce proof of identity. Visitors are required to produce proof of their residential address.

Dress Regulations

At all times dress is to be neat, clean and tidy. Footwear must be worn at all times and no tattered clothing is permitted. Dress standards remain at the discretion of the Duty Manager at all times.

  •  Ground & First Floor Venues
    Smart, casual apparel at all times.
    Footwear: rubber thongs permitted prior to 7pm , thereafter dress covered footwear or dress sandals.
  •  Not Permitted At Any Time
    Gentlemen:     T-shirts with suggestive, offensive or obscene printing, football jumpers (excluding supporters' shirts), singlets, bicycle pants and hats and caps.
    Ladies: T-shirts with suggestive, offensive or obscene printing, football jumpers (excluding supporters' shirts).

Trading Hours

Ballina RSL Club

  • Monday - Thursday 9:00am – 12 midnight
  • Friday – Saturday 9:00am – 1:00 am
  • Sunday 8:00am – 11:00pm

Ballina RSL Bowling Club

  • Monday 10:00am – 10:00pm
  • Tuesday 10:00am – 8:00pm
  • Wednesday 9:15am – 9:30pm
  • Thursday 10:00am – 10:00pm
  • Friday 9:15am – 10:00pm
  • Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm
  • Sunday 9:00am – 8:00pm

Tamar Village Meats

  • Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday 7:00am – 12 noon
  • Sunday Closed

Please Note: Times may vary at the discretion of management and are dependent on trading patterns.