Rehab Recovery, Housing Success and Art Space

23 – 27 September 2025

This week at Fletcher Street Cottage we’ve been busy supporting our community, connecting clients with vital services and facilitating positive outcomes. Here’s a snapshot of what happened.

Highlights

• A client who accessed rehabilitation through Fletcher Street Cottage referrals returned for breakfast to share his positive experience and how well he is feeling now - a great reminder of the difference support can make.
• Art Space and Women’s Space sessions ran successfully this week, providing opportunities for creative expression, relaxation and connection.
• Our support this week included:
  • Accessing bond and rental subsidies via Kickstarter referrals from We Are Mobilise
  • Removalist truck support for a client who found housing
  • Referrals to the mental health team for medication and care
  • GP appointments facilitated for medical certificates and specialist referrals
  • Liaison with housing services, Community Corrections and Public Space Liaison Officers from Byron Shire Council to ensure wraparound support for vulnerable individuals
  • Referrals for AOD support and other essential services
• We met with APM Employment Service to discuss future partnerships and employment opportunities for our service users.
• Fletcher Street Cottage staff attended both the Ballina/Byron Community Engagement Meeting and the Northern Rivers Zero Action Group Meeting, strengthening collaboration with local services and stakeholders.
• Over 240 people accessed our services this week, with Thursday being our busiest day supporting over 72 people with a combination of practical, health and wrap-around care.

‍About Fletcher Street Cottage

Fletcher Street Cottage is a community hub in the heart of Byron Bay, offering essential support for individuals facing homelessness and hardship. Our services include nutritious meals, access to showers and laundry, advocacy, health services and more, all aimed at helping our clients move toward stability and self-sufficiency. With the support of our dedicated team, volunteers and generous community partners, we’re working every day to make a positive impact.