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Community support

Becoming an Australian citizen

View upcoming Australian citizenship ceremony dates 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.

People with disability

We are committed to co-creating an equitable, accessible and inclusive community.

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 2020.

Community sector collaboration

We convene community forums for organisations to collaborate, exchange information and discuss innovative service models that respond to community needs.

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.

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.