Community

Council’s commitment to the provision of community services involves engaging the community in determining a shared vision which takes into account priorities for social sustainability. Council is committed to working in partnership with the community and relevant government departments to initiate and/or facilitate actions to meet local community needs that have been identified in various social and community planning documents.

Community Development

Council’s Community Development and Projects Officer works with the local community, agencies and government departments to respond to community based issues, and support the implementation of targeted projects and programs.

The position is partly funded by the Department of Community Services to administer the annual Area Assistance Scheme funding. Other projects include:

  • Development of community planning documents, including the Byron Shire Social Plan and the Community Safety Plan.
  • Funding submissions to implement key strategies identified in Council’s planning documents. These include Community Safety Projects such as the Sexual Assault Prevention Campaign, Safe Events Project and Youth Development Funding.
  • The Affordable Housing Project which aims to develop affordable housing in Byron Shire.
  • Developing a Community Profile based on the latest census data.
  • Supervision of Youth Activity Centre Co-ordinator, Youth Development Officers, and Community Safety Projects Officer.
  • Maintaining links and sharing relevant information through the Interagency Network of Community Workers.

Council’s Community Development & Projects Officer can be contacted on:

Phone:02 6685 9343
Fax:02 6685 9355
Email:council@byron.nsw.gov.au

Community Services Reports