Community momentum is growing behind a homelessness project that aims to directly inform strategic decision-making and services in Byron Shire.
The 1,000 Voices project is part of the Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire.
Byron Shier Council’s Anna Lockwood says, ‘We are working towards locally-grounded outcomes for homelessness, as well as moving the needle on those tricky systemic barriers’.
She says, ‘As a testament to the incredible efforts of Byron Shire community so far, 1,000 Voices has already gathered hundreds of responses to the survey across the Shire.’
Lockwood says with the final week of the survey coming to a close, the team are in the final push towards a target of 1,000.
‘Every response matters, and all perspectives, ideas and experiences are needed in helping build a community-led picture of homelessness here in the Shire’.
Lockwood added there is an all day community gathering planned on Tuesday, November 11 at the Byron Bay Surf Club.
To get involved, phone 6626 7378 or search for 1,000 Voices on www.byron.nsw.gov.au, or visit www.tinyurl.com/5damja58.
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