Last year was a busy year for the wonderful team of our Byron Shire Volunteering Hub. In 2019, the team processed 242 applications. Well done!
The Volunteer Hub offers a range of external volunteer opportunities that operate throughout the Byron Bay Shire. This new platform allows volunteers to access a wide range of opportunities suited to their interests and skills. If this sparked your interest, have a look at available volunteer positions in the Shire here byroncentre.com.au/volunteer-positions-vacant
For more information about our performance in 2019, visit byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... Read MoreSee Less
5 months ago
Do you love media and making a positive impact? Is working in a highly reputable and fast-paced community organisation at the heart of Byron Bay your perfect job? We are looking for an experienced Media & Content Coordinator to join our highly creative team.
The Byron Community Centre is the beating heart of Byron Bay. We are a not-for-profit organisation that hosts a range of community-based projects with the aim of bettering the lives of people in need within the Byron Bay community.
A rewarding opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Media and Content Coordinator to join a creative and hardworking team, based in the heart of the Byron Bay township. We are looking for a self-starter who has experience in copywriting, content production, website management, and social media community management. The role also requires an understanding of digital, traditional media and brand storytelling.
If you are a go-getter who knows how to create volumes of engaging content to support social, website, multimedia, print publication and communications needs, we would love you to apply.
For full job description and selection criteria please email: office@byroncentre.com.au
Applications close: 11:30 pm (AEST), 14 August 2020 ... Read MoreSee Less
6 months ago
The Theatre Events Bar is the place to be! The bar remains a popular and easy meeting place to connect with friends and relax before a show. In 2019, we have developed new exciting local partnerships including @brookiesgin and
@lordbyrondistillery. @stoneandwood remains our major partner with its generous annual sponsorship.
We look forward to welcoming our patrons back at our bar and cozy courtyard again hopefully soon.
For more information about our cozy Theatre Events Bar visit byroncentre.com.au/events-bar/
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6 months ago
The Byron Community Centre has been a proud supporter of @sharethedignity for 4 years and is participating in their current August Dignity Drive. This August, Share the Dignity are asking the public to donate pads, tampons, period underwear, incontinence pads, menstrual cups etc. to give those in need the dignity they deserve.
Their last Dignity Drive in March was cut short because of COVID-19 and they predict that more and more Aussies will need their help as a result of the pandemic.
Please help us support Share the Dignity's efforts by donating period products. The Byron Community Centre is a collection point for your donations and we happily accept them during office hours Mon - Fri, 10:00am - 16:00pm, 69 Jonson St. Simply ring the doorbell. Thank you for your support 💕 ... Read MoreSee Less
6 months ago
We are hiring!
Do you love media and making a positive impact? Is working in a highly reputable and fast-paced community organisation at the heart of Byron Bay your perfect job? We are looking for an experienced Media & Content Coordinator to join our highly creative team.
The Byron Community Centre is the beating heart of Byron Bay. We are a not-for-profit organisation that hosts a range of community-based projects with the aim of bettering the lives of people in need within the Byron Bay community.
A rewarding opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Media and Content Coordinator to join a creative and hardworking team, based in the heart of the Byron Bay township. We are looking for a self-starter who has experience in copywriting, content production, website management, and social media community management. The role also requires an understanding of digital, traditional media and brand storytelling.
If you are a go-getter who knows how to create volumes of engaging content to support social, website, multimedia, print publication and communications needs, we would love you to apply.
For full job description and selection criteria please email: office@byroncentre.com.au
Applications close: 11:30 pm (AEST), 14 August 2020 ... Read MoreSee Less
6 months ago
Our beloved Byron Community Market is back, and we couldn't be happier about this!! Come along this Sunday, enjoy free live music and shop at your favourite stalls. ... Read MoreSee Less
6 months ago
In 2019, we provided 30 hot showers on average per week to locals in need. Our Homeless Showers project was active throughout the COVID-19 lockdown and supported vulnerable locals. The demand for this essential program continues to grow and we welcome donations to buy necessary supplies like shower gels, razors or sanitary products.
For more information about the Byron Community Showers project, click here byroncentre.com.au/community/community-showers/
For more information about the Byron Bay Community Association, visit our website byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... Read MoreSee Less
6 months ago
Good news everyone!! 🌞 ... Read MoreSee Less
6 months ago
The Byron Markets showcase the grass-roots of the Northern Rivers creative heart to all who visit here. Amidst
the dynamic and lively atmosphere at each market, we find new ideas, new products, and alternative ways of
being. As part of this, Byron Markets is committed to supporting local residents in the establishment of their business enterprises and gives preference to local stallholders who make, bake, sew or grow what they sell. in 2019, the @byron_markets supported over 700 local businesses from across the Northern Rivers region.
The Byron Markets team looks forward to re-commencing the markets (under COVID-19 guidelines) in August and to welcoming stallholders and visitors back to our beloved markets.
Follow @byron_markets and never miss a market in town. Visit byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ and learn more about our not for profit social enterprise. ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
Just a quick reminder: The Byron Theatre is now online! Watch the first season of Exhibitions on Screen from the comfort of your home.
This monumental series takes you into the world’s largest exhibitions in international galleries, to enjoy and delight at the stories and works of history’s greatest artists.
Visit byroncentre.com.au/whats-on/ to buy your ticket!
EOS Season 1 is available until 16 July and includes Manet, Munch, Vermeer and Leonardo, none of which has previously screened at Byron Theatre.
Manet explores the craft of one of the all-time great artists, the ‘father of modern art’.
Many know Munch from The Scream, but his complete works are remarkable and secure his place as one of the greatest artists to have ever lived.
Vermeer takes us through the artist’s life story and will take your enjoyment of Vermeer’s life and work to a new level.
Leonardo is a film which tells the life story of this great painter and sculptor, with no end to his talents.
Coming soon: EOS Season 2, which includes films on Matisse, Rembrandt and Van Gogh and will be available to stream from 17 July. ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
Save the date! The next Byron Community Market will take place on Sunday 2 August 2020! The Byron Markets are one of our social enterprises and we are very excited that we can resume them in August.
Please note that the market will operate under strict restrictions in accordance with the guidelines from the NSW Government to keep everyone (visitors, stallholders and markets staff) safe.
The Byron Markets team will post more updates on their socials so follow the Byron Markets on Insta @byron_markets or here on FB @byronmarkets.
Thank you for your ongoing support. 😀 ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
The Byron Shire Volunteer Hub is responsible for referring volunteers to various Byron Community Centre managers, staff and participating organisations. In 2019, 61 local organisations were registered with our volunteer hub.
If you are an organisation in need of volunteers and are based in the Northern Rivers area, register with us today bit.ly/3eudDlX or get in touch with us on volunteers@byroncentre.com.au for more information on how we operate in the current COVID-19 situation.
For more information about our performance in 2019, go to byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
Are you looking for a good cause to donate before the EOFY? The Byron Community Centre has been a key provider of services for the most vulnerable in our community for over 30 years. Please visit our website for an overview of essential projects and services you can donate to now. byroncentre.com.au/community/donations/
All donations are tax-deductible. We appreciate your support. ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
Dear friends and supporters,
Last Tuesday, our food outreach service, the Byron Community Pantry, delivered a record number of 50 grocery boxes to households in need.
We want to send out a special Thank You to our hard-working staff & volunteer team and the wonderful team at Liberation Larder who are partnering with us to deliver this service. Thank you all for the amazing work you do.
The Byron Community Pantry has been funded through generous donations. If you would like to donate to the Byron Community Pantry, please visit byroncentre.com.au/community/donations/
All donations are tax-deductible. ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
We are very excited to announce that our beloved Byron Markets will be re-opening in August 2020! 🌈 Please see below for dates!
🌞 Monthly Community Market Sunday 2 August
🌞 Quarterly Beachside Market Saturday 26 September
🌞 Weekly Twilight Market TBC but hopefully also August or September
Please be aware that when the Byron Markets re-open, they will operate under strict restrictions to keep everyone (visitors, stallholders and markets staff) safe. We will update you with more information in the coming weeks.
We couldn't be happier about this and want to thank you all for your patience and support during the last months. ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
With six more days to go until the EOFY, it's not too late to donate to the Byron Community Centre. All donations are tax-deductible. Your donations will help us to run essential outreach services and community projects like the Byron Community Pantry.
Visit our website to donate now: byroncentre.com.au/community/donations/
Thank you so much for your support! ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
Voting for the Community Choices Program ends today at 5pm! So if you haven't already, please click this link voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ to vote for us now.
If you have voted for us, thank you very much! Your vote will help to secure funding for the Byron Community Pantry.
Thank you very much for your support! ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
The Byron Theatre continues to help the community. In 2019, our popular @byrontheatre sponsored 180 events!
Some of the great annual community events in 2019 included: The Vagina Conversations #4, NAIDOC week film night and Byron Peace Concert.
On a more regular basis, the theatre assists many local community groups and individuals, including Seniors Drumming, Community Singers, Repercussion Drumming, Brazilian Batala Drumming, Volunteer Movie
screenings, Public Act Theatre and Byron Youth Theatre. The Byron Theatre also hosts Volunteers Week and Senior’s Week, as well as numerous fundraising and charity events.
We hope that we can welcome you back in the theatre soon until then follow @byrontheatre for any updates. Visit byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ to learn more about our not for profit social enterprise model. ... Read MoreSee Less
7 months ago
The Byron Community Pantry is here for you and available to anyone in the Byron Shire who is unable to financially or physically shop. For this service, we're partnering with the wonderful Liz Jackson and her amazing team from Liberation Larder.
To arrange delivery within the Byron Shire, please contact 0482 787 552 between Monday – Thursday from 10am – 2pm. Food boxes can be provided with vegan, vegetarian and meat options to all people in need.
For more information about this service visit byroncentre.com.au/byron-community-pantry/ ... Read MoreSee Less
8 months ago
One more week to go! This is a friendly reminder to vote for us to share in financial support through the Community Choices Program by Essential Energy.
If you voted for us already, amazing! Thank you so much. Your vote will help to secure funding for the Byron Community Pantry.
If you haven't voted yet, there is still time! Simply click the voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ to vote now! Every person is permitted one vote per day until 18 June. So feel free to vote for us again tomorrow.
Essential Energy will share a total of $175,000 through their Community Choices program between eligible community groups and the Byron Community Centre is in the vote for financial support of up to $2,500. If we receive enough votes, the funding will go towards our food outreach service, called the @ByronCommunityPantry to support Byron Shire locals who are currently unable to physically or financially shop due to the COVID-19 situation.
Please click this link voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ and vote for us now. It will only take 1 minute of your time.
The voting period closes at 5pm on 18 June 2020.
Thank you for your support!! ... Read MoreSee Less
8 months ago
We continue to offer FREE phone counselling for Byron Shire locals experiencing distress due to COVID-19 pressures. This service is carried out by a psychologist and 4 trained, experienced counsellors.
We encourage everyone to make use of this vital service. These are challenging times and we want you to know that our counsellors are here to help you. Please get in touch if you have concerns for your mental health
To make an appointment, call 0415 322 064 from Monday – Friday between 10am – 2pm
To learn more about the free phone counselling service visit byroncentre.com.au/free-phone-counselling/ ... Read MoreSee Less
8 months ago
The Byron Theatre moves online. The team put together a fantastic program for you to watch from the comfort of your home!
For your viewing pleasure, Byron Theatre is launching a Stream From Home platform from Friday 12 June with an exciting program of movies you can watch at home! To kick things off, tune into some great art movies featuring some profound painters of our time. Season 1 titles from Exhibition On Screen include Manet, Munch, Leonardo & Vermeer.
Manet explores the craft of one of the all-time great artists, the ‘father of modern art’.
Vermeer takes us through the artist’s life story and will take your enjoyment of Vermeer’s life and work to a new level.
Leonardo is a film which tells the life story of this great painter and sculptor, with no end to his talents.
Many know Munch from The Scream, but his complete works are remarkable and secure his place as one of the greatest artists to have ever lived.
To book, go to byroncentre.com.au/whats-on/ ... Read MoreSee Less
8 months ago
We want to share some wonderful news with you. Thanks to your generous donations, we are able to continue both the Byron Community Pantry and Phone Counselling service (up to 15 hours/week) to the end of September 2020.
Thank you very much for supporting these projects (and others).
If you would like to make an appointment with one of our counsellors, please call 0415 322 064 from Monday – Friday between 10am – 2pm
If you would like to arrange food delivery within the Byron Shire, please call 0482 787 552 between Monday – Thursday from 10am – 2pm
To support the Byron Community Centre with a donation, please visit byroncentre.com.au/donations/bcc/ ... Read MoreSee Less
8 months ago
Please share this post with your community!
Essential Energy is running another round of their Community Choices Program and the Byron Community Centre is in the vote for financial support of up to $2,500. But we need your helping hand to vote for us! Visit voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ to vote now!
Essential Energy will share a total of $175,000 through their Community Choices program between eligible community groups. If we receive enough votes, the funding will go towards our food outreach service, called the @ByronCommunityPantry to support Byron Shire locals who are currently unable to physically or financially shop due to the COVID-19 situation.
Please click this link voting.essentialenergy.good2givegrants.org/ and vote for us now. It will only take 1 minute of your time.
The voting period closes at 5pm on 18 June 2020. Every person is permitted one vote per day until the 18 June. So if you voted today, you can vote for us again the next day!
Thank you for your support!! ... Read MoreSee Less
8 months ago