Our Social Support Program promotes independence to enhance the quality of life for people who are socially and geographically isolated and live in the Byron Shire.
Priority for our Social Support program is given to people with functional difficulties caused by age or disability and socially isolated due to
Decreased mobility
Living in a rural area
Lake of access to transport
Living alone

You or a family member or a friend can either phone or drop in to access our service.

BYRON SHIRE RESPITE SERVICE INC

Please call during office hours to find out when the Social Outings occur 
They currently occur twice a month

Meals on Wheels - Tweed

MyTime peer support groups are for anyone caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition ages 0-16years of age. This is a government funded service and is free to eligible families.

Lismore MyTime

The aim is to ensure families and carers of people living with a mental illness receive appropriate support, information, education and skill development to fulfill their caring role, while maintaining their own health and well being. Services include Carer Education and Training, Information and referral, and Support Groups for Carers. 

Mission Australia Family and Carer Mental Health Program - Lismore

Providing information, support, counselling, carer support and respite

Carers NSW - Tweed Heads

Australian Arachnoiditis Sufferers Queensland Association

Parents and professionals concerned with the care of children with limb differences.

Limbkids Support Association

Services include:
 
- Care coordination, linking and support services for people living with long-term health conditions and mental illness, who have complex needs.
- Social Prescribing and support groups for people with psycho-social needs.
- NDIS access, plan management, coordination of supports, and assessments by Occupational Therapists (OTs) or Nurse

After Hours Safe Space and Drop-in Centre Service: Mon-Fri: 6pm-9pm Sat-Sun: 12pm-8pm

PCCS Hub1 Primary & Community Care Services Ltd

Specifically for long term chronic illness, mental health, disabled & carers of those individuals.

Services include;
-Pamper days
-Support Group

Lotus

Cancer patient support services, prevention and education programs, and research.

Support groups in Brunswick Heads

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