Fletcher Street Cottage needs your help to support Byron's growing homelessness crisis. If we work together we can solve this.
Give local and help us to provide ongoing support and raise funding for Byron's homeless hub, Fletcher Street Cottage - to continue providing essential support services to locals without a place to call home. Help us to give hope to Byron locals who need it the most.
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Byron Community Centre Ltd
ABN: 98 427 003 802
Bank Details
Account Name: BBCB Fund
BSB: 082-842
Account Number: 974944296
Description: Name and Email
If you’d like to speak to our staff about making a substantial contribution please call Louise O'Connell on +61 (2) 6685 6807.
Homelessness in Byron Shire
Byron Shire has the largest cohort of rough sleepers in NSW
Statistics* on homelessness in NSW shows Byron Shire has the largest cohort of locals sleeping rough in the state, higher even than the City of Sydney. There were 348 rough sleepers counted across the Byron Shire in 2024, a 16% increase from February 2023. This needs to change!
Our Fletcher Street Cottage team are working hard to respond to this crisis and meet the needs of locals who are doing it tough, through essential services and practical support - but we need your help!
*Data from NSW Government Communities & Justice: 2024 NSW Street Count
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Give Support
Donate now and help us give practical support to those who need it most in our community
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Nourishing Breakfasts
Help us to feed hungry stomachs! We've served over 26,500 breakfasts since 2022, providing nourishment.
Community Support Workers
Help us to employ Community Support Workers for support, referrals and advocacy.
Women's
ER Program
Help provide a nurturing space and ongoing support services for vulnerable women in our community.
Personal Care Facilities
Help provide dignity to our rough sleepers with a warm shower, personal care kits and laundry facilities.
Emergency
Relief
Help supply our service users with practical emergency relief to address immediate needs and bring stability.
Leadership & Management
Support the overall leadership of staff and volunteers, as well as administration and office operations.
*Costs are based on monthly and annual averages and forecasted costs, which are derived from ~2.5 years of operation. These costs are expected to increase due to a rising demand on services, and also as more forecastable data is available.
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A warm and inclusive space to gain practical relief, connections and access support
Your donations help us to provide critical services and support for people experiencing homelessness in the Byron Shire.
- Meals, showers, laundry & office support
- Advocacy, information, referrals & emergency relief
- Financial aid, medical care, housing, clothing, mental health, hairdresser & podiatrist
& ER
Serving 26,500+ nourishing breakfasts to hungry mouths
Often mistaken for a cafe, the Fletcher Street Cottage kitchen serves a nourishing breakfast in a warm and inviting courtyard every weekday from 7am to 9am. The demand on our kitchen is growing fast - from 10K+ in FY23 to 11K+ in FY24.
- An inviting space for nurturing social connection
- Fresh and healthy warm meals made with local produce
- Seasonally changing menu
Because everyone deserves a home and wraparound support
Your donations help us to provide critical services and support for people experiencing homelessness in the Byron Shire.
- Meals, showers, laundry & office support
- Advocacy, information, referrals & emergency relief
- Visiting Services: Financial aid, medical care, legal aid, housing, clothing, counselling, vet care, hairdresser & podiatrist
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