Fletcher Street Cottage

It was great to sit down with Mandy Nolan, Greens candidate for Ballina, for a meaningful conversation about how she can help us work with the government to address the homelessness crisis in our region.

So we can continue offering essential services and dignity to our most vulnerable through our community support hub, Fletcher Street Cottage.

Photo: Michelle Heuer (General Manager), Peter Tanner (Board), Mandy Nolan (Greens), Cathy Levins-Byres (Government Liaison) and Damian Farrell (Fletcher Street Cottage Manager) l-r.

Join us for Hope 26, a special afternoon of classical and contemporary music performed by talented local artists, with all proceeds supporting the vital work of Fletcher Street Cottage.

Enjoy beautiful live music, a delicious afternoon tea and come together with our community to help provide hope for people experiencing hardship.

Sunday 23 August | 2pm
St Paul’s Anglican Church, 14 Kingsley Street, Byron Bay
🎟️ Entry by donation
☕ Afternoon tea provided

"Let the melodies lift your spirit and the harmonies soothe your soul."

A huge thank you to the organisers, performers and everyone supporting this wonderful community fundraiser.

👉 Learn more and donate at fletcherstreetcottage.com.au

"We are grateful to welcome Nick, a volunteer podiatrist, who generously donates his time and expertise to help participants improve their health and wellbeing through essential foot care." – Victor, Community Support Worker

A heartfelt thank you to Nick for volunteering his skills at Fletcher Street Cottage. Access to essential foot care can make a real difference to someone's comfort, mobility and overall wellbeing, and we're incredibly grateful for his generosity and compassion.

👉 Learn more and donate at fletcherstreetcottage.com.au

As Homelessness Week comes to a close, we'd like to thank everyone who visited Fletcher Street Cottage, stopped by our information desk, joined a guided tour or simply took the time to learn more about housing insecurity in Byron Shire.

This week we've shared stories. We've shared statistics. But most importantly, we've shared hope. Hope that by working together we can build a community where everyone has access to safety, dignity and support.

While Homelessness Week ends today, our work continues tomorrow.
Every breakfast served.
Every shower offered.
Every conversation.
Every referral.
Every act of kindness is possible because our community stands with us.

If this week's stories have inspired you, please consider making a donation or becoming a regular giver. Together, we can continue supporting local people experiencing hardship and helping them take the next step towards stability. Thank you for standing with Fletcher Street Cottage.

👉 Learn more and donate at fletcherstreetcottage.com.au

Fletcher Street Cottage has secured its future, with a new 15-year licence ensuring Byron Bay’s vital daytime support hub can continue providing dignity, connection and hope for years to come 👇

Fletcher Street Cottage Secures 15-Year Future During Homelessness Week — Byron Magazine It reminds us that behind every statistic is a person, and that lasting change is only possible when organisations, government, donors, volunteers and the wider community work together.

The best way to understand Fletcher Street Cottage is to experience it for yourself. Throughout Homelessness Week we're welcoming community members, local businesses, partner organisations and anyone interested in learning more about housing insecurity in Byron Shire.

Drop in to our information desk. Take a guided tour. Meet the people behind the service. Hear about the challenges facing our community and the practical ways Fletcher Street Cottage is making a difference every day.

Whether you've supported us for years or are visiting for the first time, we'd love to have a conversation. Because change starts with understanding.

👉 Learn more and donate at fletcherstreetcottage.com.au

From raising awareness during Homelessness Week to reuniting a young man with family in Europe, launching our women's Anxiety Busting Course and receiving donated devices, it’s been a week of hope, connection and practical support 👇

Homelessness Week, Family Reconnection and Digital Support | Byron Community Centre Fletcher Street Cottage Highlights: 3rd – 7th August 2026

Before most of Byron wakes up, our team and volunteers are already hard at work. Each morning, Fletcher Street Cottage provides much more than breakfast. It's a place where people can access:

🍽 A nutritious meal
🚿 A hot shower
🧺 Laundry facilities
❤️ 24 Visiting specialist services
🤝 Information, referrals & advocacy
☕ Connection, dignity & community

For many people, it's also the first step towards finding stability again. This Homelessness Week, we're inviting you behind the scenes.

Come along to our Info Desk outside Fletcher Street Cottage (Tuesday - Friday) or join one of our guided Cottage Tours (12pm - 2pm).

Meet our team. See the service in action. Ask questions. Learn how community support changes lives every day. We'd love to welcome you.

👉 Learn more and donate at fletcherstreetcottage.com.au

Behind every statistic is a person. Someone who never imagined they would need support.

"A year ago, I didn't know how I was going to get through each day. I was exhausted, isolated and felt invisible. Walking into Fletcher Street Cottage was the first time in a long time that someone looked me in the eye and asked how I was doing. A hot breakfast became regular meals. A conversation became support. Support became hope. Today I'm in stable housing, volunteering in my community and looking forward to the future again. Sometimes all it takes is someone believing in you before you can believe in yourself."

Stories like this remind us that homelessness doesn't define a person. With practical support, compassion and the right opportunities, people can rebuild their lives.

This Homelessness Week, we're sharing stories of hope to remind our community that everyone deserves dignity, respect and the chance to move forward.

👉 Learn more and donate at fletcherstreetcottage.com.au

🏡 A new 15-year licence secures Fletcher Street Cottage’s future, ensuring vital support, connection and care can continue in the heart of Byron Bay 👇

A Place to Turn: Fletcher Street Cottage Secures Its Future — Byron Magazine A new 15-year licence secures Fletcher Street Cottage’s future, ensuring vital support, connection and care can continue in the heart of Byron Bay.