Byron Shire Community Resilience Networks

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The Byron Community Resilience Network is made up of endorsed members from:

  • Community and non-government services
  • Community Hub Groups
  • Emergency Services
  • Government services.

The Community Resilience Network (CRN) is focused on Emergency Preparedness and Recovery within the Byron Shire. It is a Community Reference Group for the Tweed-Byron Local Emergency Management Committee. 

Get more information about the network, contacts details for our Community Resilience Hub groups and the Community Emergency Communications Guide. 

When did the network form?

The first meeting of the Byron Shire Community Resilience Network was held at the end of 2018. It has evolved following successive disasters and a pandemic.  

The Byron Shire Community Resilience Network (CRN) has strengthened following the 2022 Floods. This has been helped by a committed group of members who are passionate about improving resilience and recovery outcomes for our Shire.

Community Resilience Hubs

The Community Resilience Hubs are a subgroup of the CRN, made up of volunteer-based grass roots community groups.

There are approximately 11 local Community Resilience Hubs (CHUBS) across the Byron Shire.

The CHUBS collaborate with:

  • Local organisations
  • Government agencies
  • Emergency services.

They aim to:

  • Connect community, and understand needs, vulnerabilities, and capacities within locales
  • Prepare before an emergency
  • Keep community informed and up to date with relevant information
  • Recover post disaster
  • Advocate for resilience and recovery needs.

Community Emergency Communications - Starlinks

Most of the Byron Shire CHUBS have been provided with portable Starlink dishes by Council. These provide access to essential and life-saving communication if mobile and NBN networks fail. 

This project was funded by the NSW and Australian Governments. 

CHUBS groups also have radio networks and phone tree systems, for staying connected and distributing essential information. 

Community Emergency Communications Guide

The Community Emergency Communications Guide can help grassroots community volunteer groups to develop community emergency communications.  

It was created through the Emergency Communications Project, and is funded by the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Interested in joining the CHUBS? 

People interested in joining, connecting with or starting a new local hub, can contact the groups below.

You can also email Sarah Boulle at council@byron.nsw.gov.au

Community Resilience Hub groups in Byron Shire

Resilience Team Location  Details 
Bangalow Resilience Group 
Byron CBD Business Community Resilience Team

byronhotbread@bigpond.com
Broken Head Community Resilience Team brokenheadsociety@gmail.com

Coorabell Community Resilience Team
Federal, Goonengerry & Eureka Community Resilience Teams
 HinterlandCRT@gmail.com
Main Arm

Main Arm Disaster Recovery Inc.

Minyon Resilience Network 

Mullumbimby Residents Association
South Golden Beach, New Brighton, Ocean Shores Community Resilience Team
Suffolk Park Community Resilience Team suffolkparkcrtnsw@gmail.com

Wilsons Creek, Huonbrook & Wanganui Community Association Inc. 

To view a list of Community Resilience Hubs across our region visit Plan C website - Community resilience groups

Resilience at the grassroots level is built on strong community relationships. We encourage you to connect with your neighbours and organise street chats to strengthen connections.

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