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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

HeyDay Supports

Values:
Celebrating Life · Creativity · Integrity · Connection · Being Present

HeyDay Supports (formerly Byron Shire Respite Service) supports older people, people living with disability or cognitive challenges and their carers across Byron, Tweed and Ballina shires, with welcoming day programs, in-home support and personal care. HeyDay Supports (formerly Byron Shire Respite Service) is a Northern Rivers provider of aged care, disability and dementia support across the Byron

, Tweed and Ballina shires. We deliver centre-based day programs in Brunswick Heads, Lennox Head and Murwillumbah, alongside in-home support, personal care and social connection programs that help people maintain independence and remain living in their communities. Purpose:
To be a trusted space of care for older people and those living with dementia or cognitive change, helping people maintain independence, remain at home, and foster meaningful connections that bring joy to their lives. Vision:
A community where older people and people living with disability or cognitive change are seen, supported and thriving, and carers never feel alone in their role.

09/03/2026

A new chapter is underway. As we transition from Byron Shire Respite Service to HeyDay Supports, you’ll begin to see our new brand taking shape across the Northern Rivers in the weeks ahead.

We’re taking a thoughtful, phased approach as we update our centres, materials and communications.

There’s more to come. And as with all meaningful change, we’re taking the time to do it well. Thank you for being part of this next phase of our journey. Stay tuned.

05/03/2026

HeyDay Supports (formerly Byron Shire Respite Service) is now in Murwillumbah!

We’re delighted to announce the opening of our new HeyDay Supports centre in Murwillumbah.

If you’re interested in your loved one attending this centre, or if you know someone in your community who may benefit from our services in Murwillumbah, we’d love to hear from you.

Give us a call on (02) 6685 1921 or email [email protected] to find out more.

04/03/2026

Today marks an important milestone for our organisation. We’re excited to officially welcome you to HeyDay Supports!

You may have known us as Byron Shire Respite Service, and while our name and look have changed, we’re the same organisation, with the same people and the same commitment to care.

Check out our new website, www.heyday.org.au, where you can learn more about our services, centres, and the support we offer to clients and carers.

Give us a call on (02) 6685 1921 or email [email protected] to find out more.

A huge thank you to Lila Theodoros at Muse Muse for our wonderful new brand identity (more on the story of our brand journey to come!) and to Ben and the team at Brave Folk for our fantastic new website.

Carers Australia, Ageing Australia, Dementia Australia Jemima Louise Peter Devine Peta Lahiff Lonie Bell Antonio Carlos DeSousajr Jade Langford

15/10/2025

It’s National Carers Week! Carers are parents, partners, children, friends, and neighbours. Their support allows loved ones to stay at home and remain part of their communities.

Caring can bring closeness, purpose, and pride — but it can also be demanding. Many carers face financial pressure, social isolation, and impacts on their own health and wellbeing.

If you’re a carer, may this week remind you that you too deserve care, rest, and recognition.

If you live in the Byron, Ballina, Tweed Heads, or Lismore shires, our monthly Carers Coffee Club offers a welcoming space for carers of loved ones living with dementia. Once a month, over a cup of coffee, local carers come together to share stories, swap tips, and find encouragement in one another’s company.

Give us a call on (02) 6685 1921 or email [email protected] to find out more.

Carers Australia, Ageing Australia Dementia Australia

01/10/2025

Today we join in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2025. This year’s theme reminds us that older people aren’t just recipients of care, they are drivers of change, sharing knowledge, strength, and experiences that help shape resilient, caring communities. ❤️

18/09/2025

We know that dementia doesn’t just impact the person living with it and their carers - it touches their friends, family and the wider community too.

This Dementia Action Week we’re proud to support Dementia Australia’s call to reach out and reconnect to someone impacted by dementia.

Our care manager, Karen Harborow, has worked with Richmond Tweed Regional Library in Brunswick Heads to create a hub of dementia books and resources – a space to learn, connect, and feel supported.

If you live in the , , , or shires and are caring for a loved one who is older, living with dementia, or has diverse needs, reach out to us. We’re here to give you the break you deserve.

Ageing Australia

07/08/2025

Today is Aged Care Employee Day, and we’re saying a big THANK YOU.

Every day, our incredible staff bring care, heart, and dedication to their work and enrich the lives of our clients and carers with kindness, creativity, and professionalism.

At Byron Respite, we live our organisation’s values by Celebrating Life, acting with Integrity, building genuine Connections, Being Present, and showing Creativity in how we support people, particularly those living with dementia and other disabilities. We also meet our clients where they are at, always treating them with dignity and respect.

To our team… thank you for all that you do. You make a difference not just today, but every day.

Ageing Australia

Dementia Australia

11/07/2025

Our Elders group had a beautiful day out in the sun celebrating at the Lismore Family Day, hosted by Lismore City Council and Rekindling The Spirit Ltd.

They were welcomed with a traditional smoking ceremony and enjoyed powerful cultural performances from artists including Mitch King, Tom Avery (AKA Blakboi), and Chris Mallory, who led a special sing-along just for our group overlooking the field. Chris regularly performs at our centres and has recently written two songs with the Elders group about growing up on Country.

A lovely day spent honouring the strength, vision and legacy of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

�Aged & Community Care Providers Association 🖤❤️💛

22/05/2025

Find Purpose. Make a Difference. Volunteer with Byron Respite. Byron Respite is a warm, welcoming place and we’d love to have you on board.

Here's Louise being recognised by our Care Manager, Karen, with cake, choccies, a certificate, and a gift voucher. Her words?
“This is one of the best things I’ve ever done. When I go home I miss you all!”

Pick up the phone and give us a call on 02) 6685 1921 or email [email protected] – we’d love you to join us! ❤

Jemima Louise Aged & Community Care Providers Association Dementia Australia

20/05/2025

It’s National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, and we’re all about acknowledging the contributions of the wonderful volunteers at Byron Respite Service.

Take Louise, for example. She first came to us as a client seeking one-on-one support but quickly began volunteering herself. It’s changed her life — giving her purpose, reconnecting her with a sense of self, and the life she enjoyed when she was working.

She’s changed lives here at Byron Respite too. Her efforts support our staff every day, and she’s made meaningful connections with our clients that brighten their lives in deeply personal ways.

To Louise and all our wonderful volunteers — including our board members and subcommittee members — thank you. You are truly part of the beating heart of Byron Respite and our community.

Whether you have skills in care work, the arts, hospitality, or simply love helping others, there’s a place for you at Byron Respite. Visit our Brunswick Heads & Lennox day programs for older adults, people living with dementia, or disabilities, and you’ll immediately sense the atmosphere of care, love, and fun.

Please get in touch to express your interest - call 02) 6685 1921 or email [email protected]

Aged & Community Care Providers Association Sabine Muschter Michaela Killips Katherine O'Regan, Terry Hand, Sonja Ceri, John Boardman, Hanne Brown, Kitty Crain, Mark Laughlin, Dementia Australia

07/04/2025

Reminder: Let’s Talk Dementia is happening this Thursday!

Join us for an insightful conversation about dementia—its risks, prevention, and ways to support brain health. With expert speakers in geriatrics, psychology, and health sciences, this is a great chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with our community.

📅 Date & Time: Thurs 10 April, 6-7.30PM
📍 Venue: Byron Community Centre
🎟️ Tickets: $15 / $10 concession

Don’t miss this opportunity—join us.
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Carers Australia Dementia Australia Sabine Byron Byron Community Centre

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Head Office: 42 South Beach Road
Brunswick Heads, NSW
2483

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://heyday.org.au/

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