1000 Voices Byron Shire

Byron Shire has the second highest number of people sleeping rough in NSW. Most solutions to this issue are designed without consulting the local community.

1000 Voices is changing that.

Watch this video, to learn more about the approach and why your voice matters. 

Our "What We Heard" report will highlight key themes and insights. These will guide our immediate actions and long-term goals. 

It will inform important strategies, policies and plans such as:

• The Byron Shire Homelessness Issues and Options Paper
• The Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire Shared Agenda / Cross-Sector Action Plan
• Byron Shire Council’s (internal) Homelessness Action Plan
• Broad systems and policy shifts through important advocacy and service design
• Local and regional systems' change efforts.

This is more than a survey. It’s a step toward a new way of working and we need everyone – join us!

1000 Voices was made possible by the energy, care, and commitment of our community. 

At the centre of this work were our Community Researchers. A dedicated group of locals.

These people stepped forward to listen, encourage participation, and make sure voices that needed support were included.

Read about Cass, one of our amazing Community Researchers

Local organisations, services and schools helped to promote the survey through their networks. Posters, events, stalls and social media helped spread the word. 

Thank you to every Community Researcher, community member, and partner organisation who gave their time, energy, and heart to 1000 Voices.