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Update 11am: St Francis Xavier Parish in Ballina said all men formerly lodging at SHeraton House have been moved to similar services in the area. Paul Lloyd, Parish Business Manager, confirmed the information. All lodgers have been accommodated in alternative housing options mainly funded through the NSW Government. that is now fulfilling its housing responsibilities, he said. The homeless in Ballina are being assisted by facilities and organisations such as Harmony House, Mary s Place, St Vincent de Paul, North Coast Community Housing and the Department of Housing.
Original story: An accommodation service for homeless men owned by the Catholic Church in Ballina will be converted into into long-term affordable housing.