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5 days ago

It's preparedness week from 23 - 29 September here at the Byron Community Centre. Are you prepared for an emergency? The Red Cross and SES invite you to attend workshops during this week to prepare practically and psychologically for emergencies. Please have a look at the poster for workshop times and locations. ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago

Impact update: Every Monday and Wednesday, a dedicated team of volunteers prepares and offers a breakfast service for locals in need here at the Byron Community Centre. In May 2018, 176 vulnerable locals attended our breakfast service. ... See MoreSee Less

7 days ago

Impact update: In May 2018, 105 locals in need accessed our hot shower project at the Byron Community Cabins. For the community members who access the showers, being able to connect with community services, ensuring personal hygiene needs are being met, and sitting down for a cup of tea and a chat all have an immeasurable impact on day-to-day life. Although community showers won’t solve homelessness, it does fill a massive gap in available support for those without a home in our community. For more information follow this link:
byroncentre.com.au/community/community-showers/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

"I have gained enormous confidence personally and work wise through my training in the Coffee BOX. I am now confident in my ability to connect with people and provide genuine customer service." - Tara Cullen, Coffee Box trainee.

If you're interested in participating in our free work experience program get in touch with us. Email community@byroncentre.com.au ☕ ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

Our tribe of volunteers continues to grow. In 2018, 334 volunteers were registered in our database. If you are interested in volunteering contact us today.
For more information about our social impact in 2018 visit our website: www.byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

Only today! Free computer and internet training for seniors. Visit the Byron Community Centre today between 10:30 - 3:30pm. Our friendly tutors will be there to help you with your device and with any questions you have. 💻

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3 weeks ago

Impact update: In April 2019, 131 locals in need attended our homeless breakfast at the Fletcher St kitchen at the Byron Community Centre. A dedicated team of volunteers comes together every Monday and Wednesday to prepare and offer our breakfast service from 7:30-9am. ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Here at the Byron Community Centre, a team of dedicated staff members and volunteers work together every day on various projects, events and services that support the local community. We are grateful for the wonderful volunteers who contribute their skills and time to our cause. Thank you for your support - we wouldn't be able to do it without you. 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Impact update: In March 2019, 125 locals in need attended our homeless breakfast service. Every Monday and Wednesday, a dedicated team of volunteers comes together to prepare a healthy breakfast at the Fletcher St kitchen at the Byron Community Centre. Our breakfast service takes place from 7:30-9am. ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago

Last chance to vote for our project "Women Matter Too"!! "My Community Project" closes today at midnight. We are in the run for "My Community Project" by Service NSW. Our "Women Matter Too" project aims to support women in need in the Byron Shire. If we get enough people to vote for "Women Matter Too" we will receive the funding we need to realise this project.⁠
Please log in to your Service NSW account (or create one) and vote for our project Women Matter Too. It will only take 5 minutes of your time but have a huge impact on somebody's life. Click the link in our bio to vote for us now mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/⁠
Please share this post with your friends and family and get everyone to vote too. 🙏💓⁠ ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Only one more day to vote for our project "Women Matter Too"!! We are in the run for "My Community Project" by Service NSW. Our "Women Matter Too" project aims to support women in need in the Byron Shire. If we get enough people to vote for "Woman Matter Too" we will receive the funding we need to realise this project. Please log in to your Service NSW account (or create one) and vote for our project Women Matter Too. It will only take 5 minutes of your time but have a huge impact on somebody's life. Click the link in our bio to vote for us now https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/ Please share this post with your friends and family and get everyone to vote too. 🙏💓 ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Only one more day to vote for our project "Women Matter Too"!! We are in the run for "My Community Project" by Service NSW. Our "Women Matter Too" project aims to support women in need in the Byron Shire. If we get enough people to vote for "Woman Matter Too" we will receive the funding we need to realise this project.
Please log in to your Service NSW account (or create one) and vote for our project Women Matter Too. It will only take 5 minutes of your time but have a huge impact on somebody's life. Click the link in our bio to vote for us now mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/
Please share this post with your friends and family and get everyone to vote too. 🙏💓 ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Just a quick reminder...We are a collection point for the #DignityDrive this August. Buy extra sanitary items for women in need and drop them off at the Byron Community Centre between office hours (Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm). #sharethedignityHappy 1st day of our August #dignitydrive!!! 💕 It’s hard to imagine today as we enjoy this day with our family and friends surrounded by food, love and the basic of necessities. That today, yesterday, the day before there are thousands and thousands of women without a bed to sleep in and somewhere safe to call home. Whilst this struggle is real, so is the fact that these women are using wadded up toilet paper in their underwear to deal with their period. Is this ok? No way! This is why in August you can help make a real difference to women and girls doing it tough. HOW DO YOU HELP? Pick up a packet of pads or tampons and drop them off to one of our thousand plus collection points around Australia. 💕 Or you can donate a few dollars online to help us to Share the Dignity. 💕 The most powerful thing you can do is to share this post to let everybody know. I don’t believe that there is a woman in Australia that would not be empathetic to the fact that women have their period and no access to sanitary items. Where is your closest collection point? Find out here: https://www.sharethedignity.com.au/donate-pads-tampons/dignity-drive-collection-points/ #sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #dignitydrive #donatenow ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Throughout the year, the Byron Community Centre offers a number of events for their volunteers promoting wellbeing and upskilling. These events are free for volunteers and also provide a great opportunity to socialise and to get know fellow volunteers. In 2018, a total of 159 attended our events. If you are interested in volunteering, register today! 👉 www.byroncentre.com.au/volunteers/
Read more about our impact in 2018 here: www.byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Impact update: In April 2019, 69 vulnerable locals attended our hot shower service at the Byron Community Cabins. The project provides a supervised and safe environment where people experiencing homelessness can access hot showers, laundry facilities, toiletries, clothes, weekly haircuts, service information, and general support from trained volunteers, and trained community service workers. For more information follow this link byroncentre.com.au/community/community-showers/ ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

In 2018, 80% of people who graduated from our training program at the Coffee BOX reported an increase in community connection. If you would like to participate in our training program visit our website www.byroncentre.com.au. 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

💕 Thanks for supporting the Byron Community Centre and making us better. 💫 Check out our social impact at www.byroncentre.com.au ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

We are a collection point for the #DignityDrive this August. Buy extra sanitary items for women in need and drop them off at the Byron Community Centre between office hours (Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm). #sharethedignityHappy 1st day of our August #dignitydrive!!! 💕 It’s hard to imagine today as we enjoy this day with our family and friends surrounded by food, love and the basic of necessities. That today, yesterday, the day before there are thousands and thousands of women without a bed to sleep in and somewhere safe to call home. Whilst this struggle is real, so is the fact that these women are using wadded up toilet paper in their underwear to deal with their period. Is this ok? No way! This is why in August you can help make a real difference to women and girls doing it tough. HOW DO YOU HELP? Pick up a packet of pads or tampons and drop them off to one of our thousand plus collection points around Australia. 💕 Or you can donate a few dollars online to help us to Share the Dignity. 💕 The most powerful thing you can do is to share this post to let everybody know. I don’t believe that there is a woman in Australia that would not be empathetic to the fact that women have their period and no access to sanitary items. Where is your closest collection point? Find out here: https://www.sharethedignity.com.au/donate-pads-tampons/dignity-drive-collection-points/ #sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #dignitydrive #donatenow ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Homelessness Week is the annual awareness-raising week to highlight the 116,000 Australians who are homeless on any given night. 🥵🥵 #HW2019 In 2019, Homelessness Week is the 4th -10th August with a theme “Housing Ends Homelessness’’. 💕Let’s get involved. 🙏 Check our website and here on facebook to see what you can do to help. 🙏♥️💕 ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

Impact update: In March 2019, 74 locals in need accessed our hot showers at the Byron Community Cabins.

For the community members who access the showers, being able to connect with community services, ensuring personal hygiene needs are being met, and sitting down for a cup of tea and a chat all have an immeasurable impact on day-to-day life.

Our hot shower service takes place twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 10-12am.

For more information follow the link byroncentre.com.au/community/community-showers/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Social impact update:
Our not-for-profit theatre continues to sponsor a wide variety of events and local theatre companies, seniors groups, music ensembles, schools and local businesses. In 2018, the theatre sponsored 180 events including, The Vagina Conversations, NAIDOC week, In My Skin by The Byron Youth Theatre, Byron Peace Meditation Concert featuring Byron Community Choir, ‘Fulcrum’ - Women’s Theatre Performance presented by Public Act Theatre, Two Wolves presented by BANG! Theatre Company, PASH (Positive Adolescent Sexual Health) Community Forum presented by ACON, and Fearless Seniors Film Festival in conjunction with Feros Care & Screenworks...just to name a few. Find out more in our annual report www.byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/
Go to @whatsonbyron for more events and to buy tickets. ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

This is your last chance to buy a unique hand-crafted masterpiece! We're having our last ceramic pop-up sale at the @coffeeboxbyron today. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Shift Project. So please support us! Come around to the Coffee BOX and check out the lovely ceramic masterpieces 💗 ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

The Byron Bay Markets continue to be a crucial income stream for the Community Centre and local charities.
At each Community Market, two local charities have the opportunity to raise money for their fundraiser. In 2018, local charities raised a whopping total of $14739.
The Byron Markets are part of the Byron Bay Community Association which is a registered charity and operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise. As such, funds raised from stallholder fees go towards a good cause and are used for projects and events that benefit our local community.
Find out more in our annual report for 2018
www.byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Our new blog post is out! Click on the link below and read about our weekly morning tea for our senior community members every Tuesday here at the Byron Community Centre. ❣️

👉 byroncentre.com.au/category/bcc-blog/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

In 2018, our Byron Shire Volunteer Hub referred over 200 volunteers to 56 registered organisations. If you are interested in volunteering in the Byron Shire, register with us today! 👉 www.byroncentre.com.au/volunteers/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

POP-UP sale at our @coffeeboxbyron! Every Friday and ONLY in July, we're selling unique ceramics handmade by local artists. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Shift Project. So please come around to the Coffee BOX, grab a hot drink and check out the lovely ceramic masterpieces 💗 ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

🌈🦄🌺We hope your eyes are open to the beauty surrounding us. Have a lovely Sunday everyone!💚💖 ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Our fabulous beachside market is ON today! Head to Byron Mainbeach front between 8am - 4pm and discover handmade treasures by local artisans, move your hips to fantastic live music and enjoy a delicious bite to eat from the many food vendors. Don't miss out on this gem of a market!
Head to our website and read more about the beachside market on our blog ❣️
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2 months ago

Impact update: A dedicated team of volunteers provided 113 healthy breakfasts for our local homeless people in February 2019. The Byron Community Centre offers a breakfast service for vulnerable community members twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30-9am. ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

The Byron Community Market is ON!! Don't miss out - join us today at Butler St Reserve 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Impact update: In February 2019, 80 vulnerable locals accessed our hot showers at the Byron Community Cabins. Our hot shower program takes place twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 10am - 12pm and is run by community workers and trained volunteers. ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

The Byron Community Centre is a dynamic hub in the heart of Byron Bay, providing a diverse range of vital community and social services. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an experienced not-for-profit General Manager with the desire to do good in the community and lead our wonderful team of staff and volunteers.
💛Compassionate Community Programs – we deliver a range of community projects and activities that are attentive to the needs and strengths of the people, families and communities of the Byron Shire
💛Vivacious Venue - The Byron Theatre is the premier performance space in Byron ideal for conferences, musical performances, theatre productions and many more
💛Magical Markets - Our Beachside, Twilight and Community markets are the beating heart of the Byron Bay community
Your strong and supportive leadership skills will ensure the smooth running of the Centre by overseeing the administration, programs and strategic planning of the organisation while supporting the community outreach the Centre is doing. Other key duties include fundraising, acting as the primary spokesperson for the organisation and liaison to the Management Committee.
Exceptional organisational skills, excellent communication and in-depth knowledge of the not-for-profit industry is you personified. Grant writing is a major part of the work we do at the Centre, so strong writing and editing capabilities are essential.
If you are passionate and service-oriented, we look forward to receiving your application for this full- time position.
Please email applications (or questions if you require further information about the position) to: secretary@byroncentre.com.au.
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2 months ago

We want to say Thank You for supporting our little #notforprofit Coffee BOX. As a social enterprise, all profits from the BOX go back into the community; funding vital community services and providing training to local people. The Coffee BOX also has a ‘Pay it Forward’ scheme, so anyone can buy a coffee at the BOX for someone in need. Because we believe that an act of kindness can change a life.
Visit us if you're in town, we're at 69 Jonson St next to the post office. 🌸☺️☕️ ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

Impact update: In January 2019, 116 locals attended our breakfast service.

Every Monday and Wednesday, a dedicated team of volunteers comes together to prepare a healthy and hearty breakfast for locals in need.

The breakfast service takes place from 7:30 - 9am at the Fletcher St kitchen at the Byron Community Centre. ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

Did you know that the Byron Community Centre offers weekly ukulele classes? Classes take place every Wednesday from 11:30am - 12:30pm.

In 2018, 6 regular participants joint our classes but there is definitely space for more! So if you're interested in a weekly fun activity, contact us today. Everyone is welcome.

If you want to learn more about the Byron Community Centre and how we did in 2018, read our annual report online www.byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

In 2018, our venue and meeting rooms were booked for 400 events. Our meeting rooms, including the Community Cabin, continue to be very popular with local businesses and organisations. If you want to host a conference or are looking for meeting rooms, contact us today. As a not-for-profit venue, funds raised from room hire go straight back into our local community and are used for inclusive projects and events. 💕
For more information on how the Byron Theatre did in 2018, visit our website: www.byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

Impact update: In January 2019, 66 vulnerable community members accessed our hot showers at the Byron Community Cabin.

The Byron Community Showers Project provides a supervised and safe environment where people experiencing homelessness can access hot showers, laundry facilities, toiletries, clothes, weekly haircuts, service information, and general support from trained volunteers, and trained community service workers. ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

NEW BLOG POST: The COFFEE BOX, the Best Place to Grab a Community sweetened Coffee 💕💕💕 Head over to our blog to read all about our #notforprofit Coffee Box 👉 bit.ly/2X2rCa8 ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

Social impact update:
The Byron Bay Markets continue to support local businesses from across the Northern Rivers region and provide a melting pot for a diverse range of artisans, importers and creators. In 2018, the markets supported over 600 local small businesses.
Find out more in our annual report 2018:
byroncentre.com.au/annual-reports/ ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago