Ballina RSL has launched its Connecting Our Community dining campaign for May, introducing a suite of additional food and beverage offers designed to help locals continue to connect, socialise and celebrate everyday moments during ongoing cost-of-living pressure.
The campaign is part of Ballina RSL’s practical response to the financial pressures being felt across the community, including recent spikes in fuel prices and the rising cost of everyday essentials. While household budgets are under pressure, the Club recognises that people still need affordable places to gather, share a meal, mark special occasions and spend time with family and friends.
Throughout May, Ballina RSL will offer a range of additional value options across its cafes, dining areas and bars. These include increased daily $22 Members Meal specials and $16 Seniors Meal specials, a $10 coffee and cake offer in both cafes, $50 Family Meal Nights, $6 kids meals on the Boardwalk, meal and beverage combo specials in Level One Cafe and Bar, and extended Happy Hour across lunch and dinner service times.
Ballina RSL CEO, Guy Diven, said the campaign reflects the Club’s broader role as a place of connection and support for the local community. ‘Cost-of-living pressure is being felt by many families, retirees, workers and local households, and recent fuel price spikes have added even more pressure for many people,’ Mr Diven said.
‘We know we can’t solve every challenge, but we can look at what we can do within our own club to help. Connecting Our Community is our way of offering practical value, keeping people connected and making those everyday moments feel a little more achievable.
‘People still want to meet a friend for coffee, take the kids out for dinner, celebrate a birthday, or enjoy a simple meal with people they care about. At times like this, those moments matter. We are all in this together, and this campaign is one small way we can support our community.’
Mr Diven said the campaign was not just about price, but about recognising the important social role clubs play in regional communities.
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