Emergency contact information Essential contact details (phone numbers and websites) for residents of Byron Shire in the event of an emergency such as cyclone, storm, flood, tsunami, fire or other event.
Becoming an Australian citizen View the Australian citizenship ceremony dates for 2020 and learn about the roles and responsibilities for those involved in citizenship ceremonies.
Grants and funding Find out more about Council's role in accessing and applying for NSW Government and Australian Government grant programs as well as the grant programs and funding opportunities Council offers the community. If you're applying for funding, Grant Finder is a helpful resource offered to our community free of charge.
Housing Affordability Initiatives Housing affordability is a key issue for Council and our community. Learn about some of the initiatives being taken to address housing affordability in our Shire.
Access and inclusion Find out more about Council's commitment to inclusion, plus information about the Access Consultative Working Group.
Homelessness in the Byron Shire Information about homelessness issues in the Byron Shire, including Council and community initiatives to approach this issue. Find out about the Ending Rough Sleeping Byron Shire project and Connections Week - 16 to 20 November 2020.
Byron Interagency Byron Interagency is open to local community workers and representatives of service providers. It is an opportunity to meet, share information, discuss issues and to provide each other with peer support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community We are committed to promoting mutual respect and harmony between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people in the Byron Shire. In April 2019 the Federal Court recognised the Native Title of the Bundjalung of Byron Bay Arakwal People.
Young people Council regularly checks in with young people in the Byron Shire about what’s important and includes youth in community-wide decisions. Council also work with community organisations, schools and groups to make Byron Shire a great place for young people to live, work and play.