Ballina Shire Council will be running two free workshops on Thursday 26 March 2026 for caravan owners.
‘Whether you are an experienced caravan tower or new to the game, come along and hear from the experts, get some great tips and have your questions answered,’ said Ms Helen Carpenter, Road Safety Officer (Ballina Shire Council/ Transport for NSW).
The Caravan Safety Workshops will provide information, demonstrations and support on the safe loading and towing of caravans to ensure you are safe on your next adventure.
If you’re interested in attending one of the free workshops, please register for one of the following sessions on Thursday 26 March at the Gawandii Room, Ballina Surf Club:
- Session 1 – 9.30am to 11.30am
- Session 2 – 1pm to 3pm
Each session is limited to 50 places and will go for approximately 1.5 hours
Please do not bring your own caravan!
Register for one of the session here: https://events.humanitix.com/free-caravan-safety-workshops.
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